Fungus on a rotten log

[sgingold]

Catchy title, eh? I've found a forum where folks help ID fungus, but this is apparently a pretty ubiquitous appearance for many fungi. Collybia is one possibility. I don't pick wildflowers, which in a way describes a mushroom, so without a spore print I won't be able to ID a lot of these, I guess.



5D Mark II, 180 macro+CP, f/16@6sec, ISO 100, tripod etc. Shaded bg and reflected underside.

[Brog]

Hi,
No ID but beautiful.
I like the strong comp. Nice light underside and details.
Jorge

[Jmichels]

I like being able to see the gills. Nice lighting here.

[capecodfish]

nice work with the reflector and shooting angle!
the title compels viewing

[Jim Urbach]

The glimpse at the gills is what I find most intriquing

[ChrisRoss]

Nice work Steve, a pleasing grouping and some good lighting for this image.

[Matthew Pugh]

Hi

A great low down angle for the subject that creates a strong point of view, which combined with you composition works well to create impact and appeal


A pretty pristine looking group f fungi as well!!!

Regarding ID’s – in a lot of cases one really requires a sample of the fungus in question so that spore samples can be obtained. Often the different colourations will help in the identifying process – nowadays I just enjoy the views, and leaves the harder parts to more knowledgeable types

All the best
Matthew

[Ganina]

Very nice shot of this 'shroom Steve . I love the angle

Rick

[Carol Clarke]

I love the angle and the way you used the lighting in this very strong and lovely image Steve!

[Tom Whelan]

Excellent mushroom image - nice light above and below.

[Darren5907]

hi Steve,

your lighting is excellent. You should work harder with getting catchy titles...LOL

A seriously appealing shrooms group portrait!