I’d call this the shot of the day. Usually I have to block the sun, it reflecting too strongly on the usually pale body of a fungus. But here . . . wow!
Photo taken 16th October 2017, Smockmill Common at Saxlingham Thorpe
Though whatever the form of puff-ball/earth-ball, I do admit it was already that wonderful earthy ochre colour.
Photo taken 16th October 2017, Smockmill Common at Saxlingham Thorpe
Back lit plants can definitely be interesting and have a magical feel to them. Very interesting shot. Can you eat those?? I think one thing to watch for with back lit plants of fungi is look out of ones with dark backgrounds but wit the light hitting them. I think you will like that a lot. I do love these puff balls!!
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During processing I do tend to darken the background. Though on these I didn’t do much. I’ve been delighted to capture some probably woodwaxes, porcelain-white fungi just peeping out of the still-green vegetation. I’ve been happy with those, getting the lighting right. I might post them later in the winter when I’m not getting out so often.
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I do love fungi mushrooms etc…they remind me of fairy tales…at least when I am not thinking of food.
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I’m saving up a series of photos for a future post called, something like ‘Kitchen Rejects’ cos they look so much like cakes and buns that have gone wrong!
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That sounds fun! You could set up at my place.
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Nah, I’, not saying the fungi are actually edible. Chances are they’re a witches’ delight! But thank you for the invitation. 🙂
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BTW, no, I don’t think they’re edible. I wouldn’t chance it.
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Oh well!!
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