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Shaggy parasol


Shaggy parasol
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Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 421 W: 15 N: 1831] (6609)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-19
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-11 7:26
Viewed: 666
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Chlorophyllum rhacodes or Shaggy parasol is found in North America and Europe (the latter species is also found in Australia).
It was formerly known as Macrolepiota rhacodes or Lepiota rhacodes, but the name was changed on the basis of molecular phylogenetic evidence demonstrating a closer relationship to Chlorophyllum molybdites.
It is a large and conspicuous agaric, with thick brown scales and protuberances on its fleshy white cap. The gills and spore print are both white in colour. Its stipe is slender, but bulbous at the base, is coloured uniformly and bears no patterns. It is fleshy, and a reddish, or maroon discoloration occurs and a pungent odour is evolved when it is cut. The egg-shaped caps become wider and flatter as they mature.
The stem grows to 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in) tall. The cap grows to 7.5 to 20 cm (3 to 8 in) across, while the stipe has a diameter of 1 to 2 centimetres. (Wikipedia)
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La lépiote déguenillée (Chlorophyllum rhacodes, autrefois nommée Macrolepiota rhacodes) est un champignon avec un chapeau (8-18 cm) ovoïde dans sa jeunesse, s’aplanissant avec l’age pour devenir légèrement bombé, de couleur gris beige à brun ocre, couvert d’écailles laineuses recourbées avec des lames blanches très serrées et un long pied (10-20 × 1-1,5 cm) lisse et creux de couleur grise portant un anneau double, épais, coulissant, lisse et blanchâtre.
Sa chair est blanche, épaisse et tendre. Elle a une odeur agréable et une saveur douce. Tout le champignon se colore de rouge safran à la coupe ou à la flétrissure et ses lamelles se piquent de rouge en vieillissant. Elle pousse aussi bien sur les sols des bois de feuillus que dans les bois de conifères mais aussi dans prairies situées à l’orée des bois de la fin de l’été à l’automne. (Wikipedia EN, FR)
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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6594)
  • [2008-11-11 7:49]

Bonjour Catherine, nous sommes voisines et je n'ai pu résister d'arrêter à ta photo, elle est magnifique. J'adore les douces couleurs naturelles et la prise de vue impeccable. Vraiment, ta composition est réussie et les belles couleurs des feuilles ajoutent au beau champignon. Merci!

Francine

hi Catherine,
a truly beautiful and visual treat. great colors and ambiance. tfs.
nagraj.v

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1126 W: 32 N: 1113] (3440)
  • [2008-11-11 10:47]

Hi Catherine,
Beautiful close up.POV,lighting,autumn colors and composition are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

HI Catherine,
it's a beautiful autumn arrangement, I like the warm colours and the motive, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2904 W: 34 N: 8600] (32056)
  • [2008-11-11 11:20]

Hi Catherine. Often a low POV helps with a fungi shot but i think you were right with the top POV in this one. It shows us all the markings on the cap, which you have taken with fine detail and natural colours. It blends in well with the Leaves. all with interesting notes too.
Nick..

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-11-11 11:45]

Hi Catherine,

I have alois admired the way you use the light. This photo makes no exception. The same nice light rendering good and natural looking colors is present in this image too. The mushroom is shown in great sharpness so that the texture of the hat can be well observed.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1971 W: 6 N: 5513] (19621)
  • [2008-11-11 14:36]

Salut Catherine,la lumiere du soleil a fait la difference rechauffant les magnifiques couleurs de ce champignon et des feuilles aussi,tres bon le point de vue,mes compliments et bonne journee',Luciano

hello Catherine,
really a good composition autumnal
fine macro with good management of light

best sERGIO

Ciao Catherine, lovely fungi in a beautiful autumnal composition with splendid light and colors, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Catherine,
Beautiful Shaggy Parasol photo, sharp as razorblade, with nice color tone, and excellent placing of the mushroom. My only problem is not really a problem, because that type of post-procession which comes to my mind isn't allowed on TN. I'm talking about partial desaturation (fungus in colors and the rest in b/w), because this is the case where colors - too much of the similar colors - may be a bit distracting elements. But as a natural photo, this is more than OK.
Best wishes from Hungary, László

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