Brunch with Battutah
Fleshy fungus
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 15 July 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
So fresh you almost feel like frying it up for breakfast.
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dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
yikes! what an eye popper! brilliant capture here Michael! simply wonderful -- the under bellies of these mushrooms are simply riveting! bravo!
15 Jul 2008 5:53am
@dj.tigersprout: thanks so much, Jaycee. I was hoping fro a gripping effect.
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Michael - talk about dramatic. Getting your camera low enough to capture the light and detail you found here was worth the effort. Nice.
15 Jul 2008 6:09am
@Stephen Phillips: Thanks, Steven. I'm always astounded when I come across fungus like this.
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
OMG, these are CRAZY! What a top image, love the angle Michael, DOF and colour are awesome!
15 Jul 2008 6:15am
@Kylie Greenan: Thanks, Kylie. I'm glad you liked them.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you very much, Ana Lúcia.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Excellent capture Michael. The underside of the mushrooms are so interesting. Your DOF is great and as usual your framing just enhances this wonderful picture.
15 Jul 2008 6:29am
@Marion: Couldn't ask for a better comment. Thank you, Marion.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Excellent details here and angle,too! They look very appetizing...I wonder....are they edible?
15 Jul 2008 7:49am
@Japanalia: If they were edible they probably would have been gathered by the mushroom-loving local people. Marta says they can't be eaten. Thank you, Gabriela.
Marie Le Corre from Voiron, France
Absolutely fabulous macro with lot of details and good composition.
15 Jul 2008 8:15am
@Marie Le Corre: Thank you very much, Marie.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A very beautiful capture with fine details and vibrant colours. I think, however, that it's not edible ;-)
15 Jul 2008 8:23am
@MadScientist: I agree it isn't edible, just looks like it. thank you, MS.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
What can I say, beautiful capture of a lovely plant
15 Jul 2008 9:04am
@Peter Miller: Thank you very much, Peter.
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
Really a nice catch here. I especially like the perspective and focus. Did those have an intensive smell?
15 Jul 2008 9:07am
@Mirko Herzner: Thank you, Mirko. Yes, they had a earthy moldy smell which I love.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Wonderful photo. The details and perspective are rather impressive. (I'm salivating).
15 Jul 2008 9:08am
@António Pires: Thank you very much, António. It looks edible but probably isn't.
Dr. Leonard Yossarian from LONDON, United Kingdom
Did you taste them? Interesting forms
15 Jul 2008 9:29am
@Dr. Leonard Yossarian: No I didn't. They are probably toxic otherwise local people would have picked them. Thank you for visiting.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Love the texture and the fine detail! Well done!
15 Jul 2008 9:43am
@Craig: Thank you very much, Craig.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
This photo is just stunning. The details are just fantastic and I love the earthy colors! Very well done, Michael!
15 Jul 2008 10:09am
@Betty: A wonderful comment which I really enjoyed. thank you, Betty.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
That's huge! I love mushrooms! Is it edible? I hope it is...
15 Jul 2008 11:02am
@Koushiro~光子郎: Thanks, Koushiro. Sorry it isn't edible.
paulski from Muncie, IN, United States
wow! what wonderful detail. this is an excellent capture...
15 Jul 2008 11:21am
@paulski: Thank you very much, Paulski.
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
What a sublime beauty! Incredibly lovely details and textures... and so is the lighting! Great work.
15 Jul 2008 11:41am
@hugo poon: Thank you for the delightful comment, Hugo.
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
everything great and excellent in this shot! contrast,details,angle,colours,light...everything!!
so lovely and so beautiful! i like it too much! well done
15 Jul 2008 11:41am
@saeed: That's a great comment. Thank you, Saeed.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Such a beautiful shot with great sunlight and symmetry of lines contrasting the mushrooms' irregular shapes.
15 Jul 2008 12:25pm
@Steven: Thank you very much, Steven.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This shot is so very clear - a perfect and interesting mushroom capture, Michael. Are they edible?
15 Jul 2008 12:34pm
@Judy: Thanks, Judy. They aren't edible just look that way.
@Steve: Thank you, Steve. I appreciate that.
Rags from Plano, United States
Amazing. I love the image. Is that a poisonous mushroom?
15 Jul 2008 2:30pm
@Rags: Thanks, Rags. Yes, I believe it is toxic.
Lorraine from Canada
This is just about as perfect a photo as you can get...wow I'm so impressed...wth are the stars?
15 Jul 2008 2:41pm
@Lorraine: A delightful comment. thank you, Lorraine.
@Paul van der Meer: Many thanks, Paul.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Which impressive details and sharpen.
15 Jul 2008 3:58pm
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus.
Anne from White Rock, BC, Canada
Really impressive shot Michael! The detail is fantastic. It's a great almost 3D image! :-)
15 Jul 2008 4:16pm
@Anne: Thank you, Anne. I appreciate that.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Great picture Michael, the detail is incredible fantastically sharp,
15 Jul 2008 4:30pm
@Observing: Thanks, Mike. Fungus always seems to make an interesting subject.
@Tracey: Thanks very much, Tracey.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
They are so clear, crisp and delicious looking.
15 Jul 2008 7:51pm
@Michael Rawluk: Many thanks, Michael.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Magnificent details, Michael ... I find them strangely appealing ...
15 Jul 2008 8:09pm
@Ron: I know exactly what you mean. Thank you, Ron.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
You captured them with such a great angle! Lovely colours and textures.
15 Jul 2008 8:52pm
@standley: thank you very much, Richard.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
This is so beautiful, it takes my breath away! I just love the natural earth tones and the contrast between the fungus' rim and underside. It takes my breath away!
15 Jul 2008 11:04pm
@Tracey: Many thanks, Tracey. I'm glad you liked it.
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
This is a great photo Michael. I love the angle you've taken it from and the lighting is good.
16 Jul 2008 6:30am
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Love the textures and colour of this fungus, it was a really find, and you've captured it wonderfully Michael.
16 Jul 2008 8:59am
@MaryB: thanks, Mary. I was happy to come across this.
martie from United States
Wonderful! Excellent perspective - reminds us all to look at life everyday with fresh eyes.
16 Jul 2008 1:52pm
@martie: That's a nice sentiment. thank you, Martie.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Exceptional shot! Almost too beautiful to eat :)
16 Jul 2008 6:27pm
@Ina: Thank you, Ina.
@Twelvebit: Again thank you.
alla from Toronto, Canada
Look tasty :) hehe
Check this out - Mushroom can save the world!
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/paul_stamets_on_6_ways_mushrooms_can_save_the_world.html
24 Jul 2008 4:33am
@alla: Thanks, I'll have a look and nice to hear from you again.
Pentax Optio A30
1/100 second
F/2.8
ISO 100
38 mm (35mm equiv.)