Great shot. I really like the lighting on this one. Any secrets to get it like that? Im guessing a flash?

It’s a beauty with wonderful contrast and there’s enough detail in behind to give the image structure without overwhelming the fungi. Very nicely done.

Great shot Darryl... wonderful macro shot... great colour, wonderful lighting, when full view you can see the green slime really well too.. beautiful work

Yes, the lighting is superb emphasizing as it does the delicacy and translucence of the little mushroom. Thank you for sharing this very delightful photo.

You must view this full screen, it really is something special it would have taken a long time to set this up. Very well done.

Ohh! Darryl! YOu must have known I was thinking about your shroom photos the past couple days! Just look at this beauty! I know its one of those real tiny tiny ones right? I cant even begin to tell yu how \much I love this little thing! And you know I want to do a canvas painting of it....SOON....I love all that deep green, and then the elegance of the soft soft creamy little bonnet it wears! This is absolutely beautiful! Where did you find this? please tell me more about it..and yes please tell HOW you got this photo...so sharp.....verena

The moss and the dark bg really set the 'shroom off beautifully - from the thumbnail I thought the main subject might be a bit lost, being such a small part, but full-screen the whole image works really well, thanks to the lighting and the detail. Nice work :-)

I'm in awe, but they've already said it better than I could. So, thank you for my desktop today. cheers, Quiet

This is a awesome capture, excellent job!!!

Hi Darryl, my oh my, this image is so typical of your skills as a photographer! It is such a marvelous photographic expression of a mushroon, my friend, that I have seen! As I have said before, you photograph these as though they were beautiful flowers! The deep rich greens and the delicacy of the new bright mushroon are amazing! It appears as though, this little fella is announcing his arrival with glee! I envision a small little garden of shroons on the cover of a delightful magazine, enticing us all to dine! What a treat that would be! Your images are well worth the wait, as you don't post too often, it seems! Each presentation is a special preview of what's to come! They all have that mark of excellency! Sincerely, Marilyn

lol!!! Your description is great! A very, very stunning piece of work here...as always, you give us a little more in all your photos...this one is no exception! 10/10!

Comp,clarity,balance and depth of field excel in this great capture Darryl.....Jim

A stunning image. I love the close-up shots of the tiny things in the forest. Great color and lighting.
Russ

Hello Mayne, yet another distinct and eclectic image. You are a photographer of excellence - the Master of the Macro.

well, if there is one thing I'll never tire of, it's your mushroom shots^^
will be added to my already large collection. a great shot Darryl^^

oooh, Darryl...what a great shot of Twiggy´s umbrella...lol.

Dude, Awesome photo!!! I've been waiting patiently for you to post a Fungi, Hurray! 10/10 & into Favorites!

As always a perfect 10 and it looks very nice on my desktop.

I really wish I had the time and typing ability to share a thank you individually. Thank you my friends.

Hehe... I usually refrain from commenting when you reach above 10 comments or so... There is usually little to add. I just have to wonder about the lighting. Not that I originally did. But the question was raised if you used a flash and my reaction was: No way! It does not carry any of the marks that are frequently left by using a flash, e.i. looking flat and no greater nuances and such, plus the foreground is not messed up... I just had to vent this. If you did use a flash then indeed I will be surprised but I'll also will be interested in knowing how in that case. My baseline thought on this piece though is that it's "just" clever use of natural lighting that you utilize. I'll come back and check this thread, I prefer if you answer here, if you have the time, so others can take benefit of your answer. ;)

No secrets here and no flash. In fact, I can't stand the look of images that I take with that little jack in the box flash that pops up;-0 This shot came about with a small patch of light (15 feet wide or so) that was lighting up the mushroom through the dense trees. I prefer this light as I usually can get a nice dark background similar to this.

Specs: Canon 100mm2.8 macro lens, ISO 400 1/13 sec@5.6 handheld wet knees and elbows

Darryl brother, this is really great!
But.......the hat doesn't fit, lol.
JuneBug

Stooping to rock and roll titles, are we .. whats next? .. twisted sou wester? .. dance little sou wester, dance?

Thanks, just as I though. ;) I share your view on iamges using that kind of flash... ^_^

(Hehe... "wet knees and elbows". The sign of a dedicated photographer. ^_^)

This one Rocks. I think this shroom is more eye pleasing since its wet and wild :) Great!

Great work...

Darryl,
your shrooms are getting recognisable ....Time to think of another disguise ...
Even if this one is soo sweet ...
LOL

Darryl Darryl Darryl, nice pic and kewl title :) so lemme ask you this question....
how many types of mushrooms do you know of :)?

Okay Darryl, I think I am back in the saddle again. Still feel lousy, no voice (no complaint from hubby though :)...but, boy am I behind :))
This babe is a beauty Mr. Fungi!!! I love how delicate it looks. The transparency is very becoming. It looks wet behind the mushroom....of course, it probably is, that is why the mushroom is growing there...*doh*. The lighting is fantastic and shows off this beauty in all it's glory. Maybe one day, not so soon though, I will be able to shoot a 'shroom the way you do. One must find them first, right? lol
Excellent capture Darryl. Right into the favorites on the hard drive for my future pleasure :~)

A precious and fragile gem, alone in a dark cold world...
It's more than just a photo, it brings out a lot of emotions and feelings too.
In short: a masterpiece!
Gratulations,
Paul

Quite a capture! The scene reminds me of a long walk deep into the forest...

aww thats so tiny, and cute! it almost looks like a jelly fish!! but im not sure if it would keep the rain off of me ! lol very pretty shot

Thanks my friends:-)

So delicate and beautiful. A lovely find and very nice capture.
Russ