Murphy Hektner, APSA
October 2021 - Lepiota
About the Image(s)
Nikon D300
24-70 @ 70mm
1 s
f/13
ISO 200-
on tripod
cloudy
in woods.
Maker's Aims and Comments: When the weather conditions are "exactly right" these Lepiota mushrooms emerge in early October on my compost pile. Due to our drought conditions during the summer and fall seasons the past few years have not seen them in quite a while.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
7 comments posted
(Group 65)
Hi Murphy,
Great find. The color and texture of the mushrooms pop out against the warm toned brown leaves. Well exposed. Sharp details on the mushrooms. Nice bokeh in the background. Very pleasing image. Well done. Posted: 10/04/2021 18:39:34
Great find. The color and texture of the mushrooms pop out against the warm toned brown leaves. Well exposed. Sharp details on the mushrooms. Nice bokeh in the background. Very pleasing image. Well done. Posted: 10/04/2021 18:39:34
(Groups 24 & 48 & 58)
Great image. Love the detail in the mushrooms. For me, this is a winner. Posted: 10/09/2021 14:06:09
Hi Bev: Pleased you liked the mushroom grouping. Will enter it into a PSA Nature Exhibition and see if the judges like it. Posted: 10/10/2021 02:26:44
(Groups 24 & 48 & 58)
good luck Posted: 10/10/2021 07:17:22
Outstanding in detail, color, sharpness and positioning. There is great impact also. Good image. Posted: 10/25/2021 12:27:20
I will predict you have a winner. Lovely composition, lighting, color and sharpness. All aspects of a winning entry. As you sometimes say, I did find a little "nit-pick". On the right, between the larger and smallest mushroom stems there seems to be a little web or some type of material. Consider removing it? Posted: 10/26/2021 10:37:36
The texture and the diverse sizes of the mushrooms create quite the impact. Good luck in the competition! Posted: 10/29/2021 23:41:11