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Who Says Bracket... ?!


Who Says Bracket... ?!
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Copyright: Laszlo Kaposvari (Hormon_Manyer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 615 W: 91 N: 787] (2654)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-16
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/4, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Fungi of Hungary [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-16 13:35
Viewed: 569
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Who Says Bracket Fungi Aren't Photogenic?!

A few days ago I've seen a critique of a very old post, where the critiquer said "Bracket fungi aren't photogenic at all etc.". I don't remember the photographer nor the critiquer, both names were unknown to me, but I hope to clearly give an antithesis to this comment: by my opinion bracket fungi ARE absolutely photogenic! Not only because they're my personal favorites, but also because ANYTHING may be photogenic if You make a bit of search how to capture it / them the best possible way.

This photo was taken today, on the trip with my younger son, who really shares my interest about hiking and fungi. Being drought here now, we didn't find too many fungi, but this bunch was the nicest specimens I ever saw from Daedaleopsis confragosa. A week ago I already shared a photo of this nice annual tinder specie, but I hope You can forgive me - this is one of my fave species, common here, and I'm always happy when managing to get another, by my opinion useful shot of it. Interestingly, today I found almost all specimens on dead wild cherry (Prunus avium) branches or logs, only a very few on other trees.

PP: a little darkening with shadows / highlights, plus the framing - signing - re-sizing trio only. Nothing else.

Thanx for stopping by, cheers, László

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-08-16 13:46]

Not me, László :-) To be honest, these fungi are my last hope during late autumn/winter time. When snow is everywhere and every creature is dead or hidden deeply, bracket fungi are one and only live subject to photograph :-) So I must say - I like them is some weird way :-) And of course your photo proves that this kind of fungi are very photogenic. Only good photographer is needed. I like POV and composition, DOF is also excellent with all fungi sharp and clear. Good idea for post and very nice picture.

Hi Baratom Laszlo,
Ahhh.. you can sure that i did not write the mentioned sentence:) and thanks a lot for this concise evident on its pathogenity. Your shot,as always, is in Kaposvari quality. And your notes are great and educative. Perfect presentation MF! Hope you had good time with your son today.
TFS and have a nice new week!

Bayram
Ps. i sent you a lot of work yesterday:) hope you received them.

hello Laszlo!
man mushrooms of trek nature
excellent grip and unusual color of these fungi on the trunk

ciao sERGIO

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1385 W: 56 N: 4777] (16434)
  • [2009-08-16 23:23]

Hello Laszlo,
Fantastic photo.Wonderful colours with good definition.Light, sharpness and focus are splendid.Excellent composition.
Best regards Siggi

Hi Laszlo,

Its indeed photogenics. Nice colours and very sharp image. You have captured this with a great PoV. I liked your composition!

TFS,
Kedar

Hi László,

Impressive shot of the fungi with tree as their substrate!
The Fungi look just awesome with forest in BG. The colors of the fungi gives great contrast to the substrate-tree's light-colored covering. A perfect capture overall.

thanks and regards,
Paras Bhalla

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4703)
  • [2009-08-17 0:25]

Hello Laszlo,
I've read your note and agree with your opinion. I think that your photo is instance for it.
Regards, Pawel

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2009-08-17 3:38]

Hello László,
You are a skilled fungi photographer but here you didn't have to stretch your skills to the limit because this is an attractive species of Bracket Fungus superbly shown in fine sunlight on this wild cherry branch.
The composition with the OOF forest Bg completes this very well.
You make a good point about making anything photogenic but an interest in the subject is essential!
Thanks and have a good week,
Ivan

Hi Lazlo. Amazing light and colours in good DOF. I like it.

Roberto

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2009-08-17 5:49]

Hello Laszlo,
Indeed, very photogenic fungi. They are here in very beautiful light. And you made an excellent photo out of it from a good POV and against a beautiful dark BG. Great sharpness and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Szia Laci!

Tényleg szépek ezek a gombák, olyan "rozsdás" hatást keltenek, ami nagyon jól néz ki :)
A kompozíció is tetszik, nem nagyon látni ilyet, mégsem idegen a szemnek. A tökéletes mélységélesség is kellett ehhez persze, hogy harmonikus látszatot keltsen a kép.

Köszi és Üdv,
Andor

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1343 W: 0 N: 2585] (9117)
  • [2009-08-17 8:20]

Hi Laszlo My Friend,
I also totally disagree with the statement mentioned. To me, everything is beautiful and photogenic. It is only the technical skills and knowledge that constraint us.
this presentation is indeed very beautiful, and i really like almost all nature shot. i appreciate the creations in its bountiful of uniqueness and beauty.
you have composed it very well with the graphical effect of the branch, the blurry surroundings, and the well balanced and exploited light.
Great shot in an exciting view. thanks too for the names and defintion you have been furnuishing to me. I really appreciate it. All these make me aware and understand more each and everyday. Thanks MF.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-08-17 9:00]

Hi Laszlo,isn't easy to find a pic whit the camera looking high..ehehe...but whit this fungi obviously was impossible a pov from the ground..ehehe..the best light warm the colors and clear the sharpness,perfect and interesting work another time.Thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO.

Hi Laszlo friend!

This picture is extremely natural, that good depth have achieved. The relevance of the close-up, with fungi and the trunk; is luxuriant. It seems that one appreciates the live scene. Very good capitalization of the environmental light, good distribution and a flawless approach.

Congratulatios & thanks by the note!

Jesús

Hello Laszlo
Bracket Fungi are VERY VERY beautiful and this image is the proof
great shot with sharp details and wonderful colors
superb presentation
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Another superb educative shot of this parasitic fungi Sir Lazslo. wonderful composition and details.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Ciao Laszlo,
another fantastic picture of fungi, excellent POV and DOF, veery good sharpness and bright colours, a very beautiful visual impression, a great work.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hi Laszlo,

thanks for the link.
An very nice shot from this fungi.
I have been taken also fungi's shots so they are comming.
Good pov and fine colours.
You have high skills about determinite fungi's.

Gert

Hola Laszlo,

como siempre un interesante trabajo sobre hongos, no solamente mostrándonos el documento de la especie sino que además te recreas con el entorno y montas un conjunto artístico! Buen trabajo.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Laszlo,

Fantastic photo.
Excellent colours with great details.
Light,focus and sharpness are superb.
Good note.

  • Great 
  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1069 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2009-08-19 11:51]

Hello Lazslo, great point of view and wonderful information on your phoographer's notes. TFS and G's,
Mehmet

hello Laszlo
great colored composition with good sharpness and nice light
greeting lou
ps there are not so many fungi's on the moment
it is very dry ,no rain

Hi Laszlo

Well I think the other critiques answer your concern, any fungi is photogenic. Perhaps they are not the most beautifully coloured fungi, but as you have demonstrated here, they can create a fine composition. In your usual fashion, you have shown us a fungi and provided a view of the forest they live in. The two elements are in complete harmony with each other and fact that the fungi are glowing in the sun simply adds to the aesthetics of the scene. Well done my friend.

Hello Laszlo, another great educative shot from you. i liked the composition and colours here too.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

  • Great 
  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 0 N: 561] (3236)
  • [2009-08-26 9:43]

Hi Laszlo,

Azért jöttem vissza! És remélem, az új kép tetszik.
A kép nagyon érdekes, és én szeretem.
Kitűnő tette ezt a makró, gratulálok.
Egy szép napon,
Adrian

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  • jpdenk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 5 N: 783] (2061)
  • [2009-08-31 13:50]

Hello László,

A very attractive photo of these interesting fungi. Nice colors and well-composed. I agree, pretty much any nature subject can make an interesting photo if the photographer knows how to present the subject.

Thanks,
John

Hello Laszlo.

Thank you for that impressive photograph from the polypore. I like the point of view and the composition of the picture with the oblique ascending branch, in the natural position from the left to the right. Lovely colors and interesting contrast with the opposition between the stem and the fungus well lighted and the background in a semi-darkness. The sharpness is good and we have a good perception of many details.

Hope to see you soon on treknature for other photograph.

All the best.

Philippe.

hello Laszlo
marvellous subject, exceptional presentation
TFS
Nasos

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