Sylvia Williams
About the Image(s)
This is another photo from Mushroomageddon 2024. I took this at a nearby state park. It is hard for me to tell by looking at the back of my camera how sharp my photos are. Often it is not until I get home and view them on my computer screen that I see that the settings I used should have been modified. I was using a new lens for the first time and while I typically like a shallow depth of field, this lens seems more shallow than my other lenses.
In any case, I love this little mushroom in this setting but not crazy about my shot. I have played with different crops, exposures and filters. I am looking forward to your thoughts.
Nikon Z7ii
Nikkor 70-180 mm
Focal length 180mm
f/3.2
1/400
iso 640
This round’s discussion is now closed!
10 comments posted
The mushroom challenge is actually not until May :) I thought it was sooner than that.   Posted: 11/14/2024 22:22:22
I cropping your image into a 4x6 format that I think brings more focus to the main subject which is the mushroom. What do you think?
  Posted: 11/13/2024 14:22:49
But for sure I am going to look at a few different crops.
  Posted: 11/14/2024 22:20:42
Your composition - lines ascending from left to right - makes it clear how small the mushroom is. The impression is further enhanced by the crumbs of earth - you know the mushroom must have just come out of the ground. The light on the mushroom's head brings it even more into focus.
To make the atmosphere even more mystical, I reduced the brightness a little in Photoshop (-40) and increased the contrast (+70). So, what do you think?
  Posted: 11/14/2024 09:39:18
On my Nikon dslr, I have a button set up that will zoom the image I am reviewing on the back of the camera to 100% so I can check focus a little easier in the field. I would image your camera would have this capability, as well. You may know this already, but thought I would mention it just in case you weren't aware of that.   Posted: 11/17/2024 22:41:44