Toadstool amongst moss.

Gallery: FloraPosted October 20, 20042,022 views11 comments

Canon 10D,Tamron 90mm Macro lens,Gitzo 1548/Arca B1,Remote release,
1 sec @ f22, iso 100, Raw, small reflector??

Hi,
Not sure what species this one is but I was attracted to the way it was nestled amongst the moss and the way the branched lichen was growing near the stem.

All comments always welcome and appreciated.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by William Brozy on October 20, 2004 at 7:20 PM

Justin - I am completely envious and I can't find a nit. A wonderful image with great textures and light - the lichens at the base of the shroom are perfect. Print it big and hang it proud!!!

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Comment posted by Chris Ross on October 20, 2004 at 10:22 PM

You've got a great backdrop for this mushroom, plenty of detail and a good job of cramming it all into the the JPEG, I know too well how easy it is to lose detail when downsizing and JPEGing something with this amount of detail. I've always been a fan of "moss scapes" the formations you can get in moss and lichen are amazing.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2729 Comments

Comment posted by David Gottlieb on October 20, 2004 at 11:47 PM

super subject ,wonderful setting..all around great mushroom shot

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Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on October 20, 2004 at 11:51 PM

Justin,

I can see why you were attracted to this one, how could you not have been. Walking in the woods and finding this is like hitting the lottery, well maybe not that good.

Anyway, just a beautifully composed shot with superb lighting. Just love the way the m'room is nestled within the surrouding moss, a feast for the eyes.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments

Comment posted by Matthew Pugh on October 21, 2004 at 3:12 AM

Hi Justin
Quite simply a really excellent shot that it’s been my pleasure to view. The Lichen really adds a nice splash of colour and is the icing upon the cake.

Regards
Matthew

Registered on November 1, 2003, 72 Posts, 1230 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Khoo on October 21, 2004 at 9:36 AM

I like pictures of subjects in their surrounding and this really fits the bill. Fabulous job, Justin!

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Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on October 21, 2004 at 5:30 PM

Beautiful! Just wondering where the fairies are? It looks like it is the backdrop for a fairy tale illustration. I love it.

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Comment posted by Daniel Mosquin on October 23, 2004 at 3:30 AM

Marvelous! This image is great on so many levels. I can't see how it could be improved.

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Comment posted by Justin on October 23, 2004 at 3:48 PM

Thanks folks for your comments,they are much appreciated.

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Comment posted by Andrew Joslin on October 26, 2004 at 8:31 PM

Looks like a Boletus species, the variety and detail in the moss is great, I like the little sprig of lichen and the boletus itself is pretty grand!

Registered on November 20, 2003, 15 Posts, 137 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Moats on October 26, 2004 at 9:30 PM

Hi Justin

Excellent image, great focus, love the BG.

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