Cortinarius porphyroideus

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• PeterZ (17500)
• [2009-05-11 3:28]

Hello Steve,
11 May!!! No, only on 1 April. What a strange coloured fungus. But beautiful in the light. Good contrasting colours against the surroundings. Excellent sharpness and a very good POV.
Regards,
Peter

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• ramthakur (32154)
• [2009-05-11 4:25]

Hey, Steve, I hope it isn't the April 1 hoax again :)!
Because I could never imagine a fungus having that kind of a beautiful purple colour.
It is a perfect capture, my friend. It is so real looking it has three dimensions.
Well done and thanks for sharing this precious picture of a unique mushroom.
Ram

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• foozi (9065)
• [2009-05-11 5:59]

Hi Steve,
such a special subject. Well shown in great detail and sharpness.
It is very pretty when the purple is seen against the brownish background. It never crosses my mind that fungi exists in this colour.
Thanks for the nice and encouraging words in my recent wild orchid post. Im so touched by it.
Thanks and best regards,
Foozi.

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• nikosrio (2758)
• [2009-05-11 7:17]

Hello Steve,
Beautiful photo in great colours. Nice composition and good sharpness.
Regards,
Nikos.

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• eqshannon (27903)
• [2009-05-11 7:32]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a new and unique idea in lighting...I looked at first see if some flash or sun or what because it was demure...but an LED~! You smart guy you. See? Castaneda had some good ideas even when he took his voyages..
Bob

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• jlinaresp (3512)
• [2009-05-11 8:29]

Hi Steve,
Thanks for visiting and commenting on my humble contribution. That has given me the opportunity to hear and see your work, and that much trabjo of course. I am surprised to observe that New Zealand has similar ecosystems in our rainforest.
In the case of this picture, it is almost unbelievable that a fungus with violet hue that can emerge between the leaves. The handling of the photo shows perfectly the texture and condition of the environment, could even say it feels a bit damp.
Thanks for sharing your excellent work, surely there is much to learn from the pictures that show.
Regards,
Jesús

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• CatherineD (6639)
• [2009-05-11 11:35]

Hello Steve,
Excellent capture with a great light and amazing tones. New Zealand must be the only place on earth where we can find purple fungi. TFS. Best regards,
Catherine

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• Argus (34927)
• [2009-05-12 10:08]

Hello Steve,
A superb capture of this budding Purple Pouch Fungus. The low POV is great showing it with fine sharpness and lighting as it grows in its natural habitat. Amazing colour that shines through its slime.
Thanks for sharing this,
Cheers,
Ivan

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• Hormon_Manyer (2652)
• [2009-05-15 22:00]

Hi Steve,

Wonderful shot of the young purple fruitbody. This specie's reminding me to our Cortinarius violaceus a lot. Great headlamp photo again - a couple of days ago, thanx to Your idea, I also bought a headlamp. On Sunday I'll be on trip again, and I hope to use it, although there's drought here now, so I'm afraid there won't be many fungi.

Off: thank You so much for helping me to get out of depression, read my answer here.

Cheers, all the best, László

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• euroblinkie (10017)
• [2009-05-17 8:24]

hello Steve
Wauwh this is a great shot
beautiful colours and sharpness
i like this one very much
thanks greeting lou

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• Miss_Piggy (7257)
• [2009-05-21 5:49]

Hallo Steve
Now is this not beautiful. A wonderful purple sight. Wow, I like it very much. The details captured on the fungi as well as the area in which you have photographed it, is just great. The dried leaves on the surface, with the purple head of the mushroom sticking out between it, makes a great image. It almost have an artistic flair to it. The shine captured is also a lovely sight. An all round pleasing image, which I enjoyed very much. Off course, I could not resist it and placed it where it rightfully belongs, in the theme “My purple obsession” where I can always enjoy it, as it is purple. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
Anna