`Fungi Foray`

[Mike Warburton]

Thought I had better get out and shoot some `shrooms before the frost gets them!

Common Stinkhorn.

Common Stinkhorn by Mike Warburton Photography, on Flickr

Mycena Cluster and Moss

Mycena Cluster by Mike Warburton Photography, on Flickr

Mycena lit from behind with torch.

`Fairy Light` by Mike Warburton Photography, on Flickr

Mycena `painted` with light from a torch on a long exposure.

Mycena by Mike Warburton Photography, on Flickr

2 Mycena lit from behind with torch.

`Fairy Lights` by Mike Warburton Photography, on Flickr

 

[Dexter247]

Excellent photos, I have a thing for good fungi image and these tick all the boxes.

 

[PD_BARBS]

Stunning set of images, the lighting in them is fantastic, well done.

 

[sbowler579]

Last one for me lighting just right.

 

[Psyence33]

Wow! The last one was just magical! Didn't know shrooms can be so pretty...

 

[Mike Warburton]

Many thanks for the kind words everyone.

 

[latestarter]

Hi Mike Wow, I love number 2 makes me think I have got to approach my fungi photography from a different angle. Number 1 reminds me of a chocolate fountain! Sorry. Number 3 is dull and just don't grab me compared to the others. 4 and 5 again very nice, lighting is superb. Just my opinion, what do I know? Regards Chris

 

[Mike Warburton]

Hi Mike Wow, I love number 2 makes me think I have got to approach my fungi photography from a different angle. Number 1 reminds me of a chocolate fountain! Sorry. Number 3 is dull and just don't grab me compared to the others. 4 and 5 again very nice, lighting is superb. Just my opinion, what do I know? Regards Chris

Thank you Chris.Always nice to get different opinions which lets me know what works

 

[latestarter]

Let me tell you Mike, 2 worked for me. Chris

 

[PeteGreg]

Whole set superb. No2 for me, just looks perfect, Mycena Cluster and Moss go really well together, and on the branch/trunk just turns it into a beautiful photo. Also on a good backdrop and the cluster is really sharp. Nice work on all of them. Wish I could find some like this where I live, not found any as nice as these.

 

[kev2010]

These look great to my eyes.

 

[Brecksbirder]

Wow fantastic shots. Having seen those I'll not bother posting any of mine. Which lens were you using?

 

[Mike Warburton]

Thanks again all.

Wow fantastic shots. Having seen those I'll not bother posting any of mine. Which lens were you using?

It was the Canon EFS 18-55mm IS `kit` lens on my 50d

 

[lightshipman]

Thanks again all.


It was the Canon EFS 18-55mm IS `kit` lens on my 50d

And here is me thinking what lens is required for pictures like these, fantastic.
I am just getting into macro, just bought a new tripod today, next is a nice macro lens, but these photos make that less urgent. Beautifl photos, lighting fantastic.

 

[alfbranch]

Very nice set of images
Just shows technique is more important than the latest kit.

 

[SarahLee]

Those are simply stunning Mike.

No.1's an ugly beast but you've captured it brilliantly and the detail in the stalk is amazing.
The standout one for me though is no.2 for exactly the same reasons that latestarter gave.
Fantastic clarity, detail and lighting throughout them all. I'd be very. very proud to have a set like this.

 

[fido18]

Last one for me. Lovely lighting.

 

[Solo man]

A good set...but number 2 is by far the best.

 

[SarahLee]

p.s. Just noticed your location Mike.
Whereabouts were these taken?

 

[Mike Warburton]

Many thanks everyone!

p.s. Just noticed your location Mike.
Whereabouts were these taken?

Sarah,they were taken in a wooded valley in the Brecon Beacons called Cwm Claisfer.

 

[SarahLee]

Thanks Mike.

I was hoping it would be somewhere close enough to maybe stop off for an hour after work, but looks like it would be a weekend trip for me if I decide to try my luck.

 

[DayDreamer]

Mike - just come across this thread & must say your shots are fantastic - so a very well done