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The Deer mushroom


The Deer mushroom
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1217 W: 2 N: 4593] (13888)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-10
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Nikon D300
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-30 21:22
Viewed: 568
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Latin name- Pluteus cervinus

Pluteus cervinus, also known as Pluteus atricapillus or the Deer or fawn mushroom, belongs to the large genus Pluteus. It is found on rotten logs, roots and tree stumps and is widely distributed. It can also grow on sawdust and other wood waste. Being very variable in appearance, it has been divided into several varieties or subspecies, some of which are sometimes considered species in their own right. It is edible, but not often collected for the table.

The species name, cervinus, although generally thought to refer to the colour of the cap, actually refers to antler-like protrusions on its prominent thick-walled pleurocystidia (of which there can be one to three).
The spore size is approx. 8×5μ.
The cap can be deer-brown, but vary from light ochre-brown to dark brown, with a variable admixture of grey or black. The centre of the cap may be darker.
The cap can be up to 15cm in diameter, but is often much smaller. Initially it is bell-shaped, and often wrinkled when young. Later it expands to a convex shape.
The cap surface is smooth and matt to silky-reflective. The cap skin shows dark radial fibres when seen through a lens, indicating that the microscopic cuticle structure is filamentous.
The spore print is salmon-pink to reddish-brown. The gills are initially white, but soon show a distinctive pinkish sheen, caused by the ripening spores.
The stipe is 5-12cm long and 0.7-2.0cm in diameter, usually thicker at the base. It is covered with brown vertical fibrils on a white ground.
The flesh is soft and white. The mushroom has a mild to earthy radish smell and a mild taste at first, which may become slightly bitter.
It grows on dead wood or wood remains.
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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-11-30 22:17]

Hello Gert,

You have taken this photo with great skill. I like the naural way you have renedred the humid surface of the cup. DOF has been well chosen so that both mushrooms are shown in fine details. The light is natural and so are the colors, green moss making a nice contrast.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 56 N: 4768] (16394)
  • [2008-11-30 23:57]

Hello Gert,
Excellent close up.Details are amazing.Very well exposed and composed.
Thanks for posting.
Regards Siggi

Hello Gert
A fine capture of this fungus. Very good detail on the subject and its surrounding environment. Good POV and well exposed.
Kind Regards
Vinny

Hello Gert,

Excellent capture.
Focus, sharpness and definition are excellent.
Lighting and composition are splendid.
Good notes.

Hi Big Bro Gert,
Wonderful macro capture of these Deer mushrooms. DOF/POV, details and composition are excellent.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram

Hello Gert,
The composition of the picture is very good.Cool background, excellent DOF.
good job,
TFS,
mukundh

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 94 N: 5564] (17694)
  • [2008-12-01 3:46]

Hallo Gert,
Prachtige opname van deze paddenstoelen in een uitstekende compositie en fantastisch heldere kleuren in erg mooi licht.
En natuurlijk, zoals we van je gewend zijn, vanuit een ideaal laag standpunt. De foto is ook weer erg scherp. Schitterende natuurlijke omgeving.
Groet,
Peter

Hello Gert,

I like very much the composition. Good DOF, light and colours. Excellent sharpness.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-01 10:42]

Hi Gert,

You have shown more pictures of fungi than I ever knew existed! A wonderful view of these Deer Mushroom in a very pretty setting. Colors and details are excellent. I love the composition.

Jane

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2008-12-01 11:51]

Hello Gert,
Excellent close-up of these fine Fungi showing fine sharp details and a nice environment. Beautiful colours and well composed.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1158 W: 32 N: 1194] (3660)
  • [2008-12-01 13:21]

Hi Gert,
Very nice capture.Exposure is spot on,focus couldn't be better.DOF,details and exposure are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

Excellent capture of these Deer Mushrooms in their natural environment.
Very good lighting with sharp detail and good colour.
Good DOF and composition too.
cheers
Steve

Hi Gert,

Excellent portrait of this common Pluteus specie in its natural surroundings. Perfect lights, colors, sharpness and composition. Telling the truth I also have photos about Pluteus species, but none of them are so good as this. Congrats, and of course tfs.

Friendly greetings from Hungary, László

PS: the Hungarian name of the genera is "handbell mushroom". :)

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