Romanian fungi: Amanitaceae

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• wallhalla15 (13829)
• [2006-01-14 5:57]

Hello Petru,
this is an excellent collage about european fungis! Excellent work! Thanks for posting.
BR
Heinz

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• klemmg (1719)
• [2006-01-14 6:15]

Hi Petru,

great collage, nice selection with the colourful ones interspersed. For easier overview, I would consider framing the poisonous ones additionally in a different colour.

As to compression problems:

You will not need to compress terribly much if you RESIZE beforehand to desired resolution (72 ppi is fine for monitor viewing) and dimension (use pixel untis, TN allows 800 pixel for the largest side). Once resized, from a compression level of 0-12 (12= not compressed), when saving, I can usually keep compression to a minimum around 9-11, occasionally 8 is needed. I have not yet noticed any compression artifacts.

After resizing, it is a good idea to sharpen again before saving, even if you already sharpened beforehand. This should always be the last step, though as I like a higher resolution version too, I usually prepare a 300 ppi one, sharpen, resize, and sharpen again.

When sharpening a resized = smaller image, I usually use USM, and then select a considerably smaller diameter (0,1-0,4) than for the higher resolution 300 ppi version (for the larger one 1 to 1.4 usually works best - best found out by trial and error). The optimal radius also depends on the format/size/dimensions of the photo you use (i.e. pixel or inch or whatever unit you prefer).

If you or anyone has different suggestions, I would be happy to hear them, I am not long at this and would like to improve!

Wonderful collection of these mushrooms, each shot a good one, Thank you!

Kind regards,
Gabi

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• Dave (2173)
• [2006-01-14 7:24]

Very nice montage Petru!
Well put together!
Each picture looks expertly done, and could easily stand alone!
Thanks,
Dave

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• dew77 (13209)
• [2006-01-14 8:59]

Hello Petru!
Wonderful collage.All frames are crisp clear and razorsharp.POV,colors,lighting and framing are also perfect.Excellent presentation!
TFS...:-)

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• red45 (30219)
• [2006-01-14 9:26]

Deadly band Petru ;-) I'm surprised that few of them are edible. All photos look very nice, but my favourite is Amanita gemmata.

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• saguzar (7198)
• [2006-01-14 9:34]

Hi Petru,
it seems to me that your fungi are very well. Your composition is for extending and doing poster.I think that is very well that you have written the names of the mushrooms.
Greetings.
Hernán

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• marhowie (232)
• [2006-01-14 9:46]

Very nice presentation Petru. Interesting looking and colorful fungi with good sharpness, details and color. I think #2 is bit OE. 8 out of 9 works for me! ;-)
Well done & Thank You!

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• Platypus (276)
• [2006-01-14 12:48]

Very nice overview of these mushrooms !
TFS !
Pascal

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• wishnugaruda (16298)
• [2006-01-14 15:37]

Hi Petru,
this is a beautiful work, each photo is so marvelous and interesting. Also a pretty combination of the colours. I love your collage very much, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• thistle (9272)
• [2006-01-14 17:39]
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Superb post Petru!
I like such combos sometimes and this one is very well done. The sharpness on each photo looks fine to me. It's a bit worse with exposure. Maybe it's becuase of the resizing, but it seems some places are a bit hot.
Anyway, that doesn't matter here.
I like the post very much!
VERY WELL DONE & TFS!

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• cedryk (5184)
• [2006-01-14 18:59]

Hello Petru,
Perfect and very informative post - something I like the most. Some of these species I didn't know before.
Great job!
Best greetings,
Michal

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• scottevers7 (12267)
• [2006-01-14 23:12]

Hi Petru,
An outstanding collage of fungi here. I think you have good detail in all the shots despite their small size. Beautiful colors and textures here. Superb presentation.
Scott

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• livios (16906)
• [2006-01-15 0:11]

Petru, great montage to show us lots of fungi.

Excellent colors and compositions.

You did great when shooting a part of this very nice family.

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• CTP (3183)
• [2006-01-15 0:59]

Hi Petru,
Excellent Fungi Collage with excellent shots,pov,colors,note,frame,dof,sharpness and lighting.TFS
CT

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• TAZ (10926)
• [2006-01-15 1:32]

Wooooooooooow ! What a wonderful collage that you have well done ! It is interesting to compare these "Amanites". I also appreciate the complementary note... Congratulations Petru and thanks for sharing.

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• marjan (2641)
• [2006-01-15 3:17]

Petru, you done good joba to make this kolage of the mushrums. Nice photo and good explanation about it. Maybe litle too bright.

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• Callie (7531)
• [2006-01-15 9:51]

A delightful growth of fungi, really well presented. TFS

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• coasties (27684)
• [2006-01-15 17:20]

Hi Petru

No time to give a proper critique. Sneaking this in from work. Just a big green smiley!

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• AnimalExplorer (62)
• [2006-01-15 19:23]

Very nice mushroom image configuration, each separate image is very nice. Well done. :)

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• anavazao (3829)
• [2006-01-16 3:49]

Hi,
great colection, colours and details!
Ana:)

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• RII (2812)
• [2006-01-16 4:41]

Hola amigo Petru.
Excelente collage, gran colorido y variedades,bonitos detalles y colores.
Saludos...RICARDO.

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• marmottelolo (14687)
• [2006-01-16 8:07]

bonjour petru
bonne composition et utile car lorsque je vais aux champignons je ne sais jamais lequels sont comestibles.merci.
laurent

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• zeca (2881)
• [2006-01-16 10:17]

Nice composition! Well done job, Petru! Tfs!
Zeca

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• [2006-01-22 17:57]
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• extramundi (12818)
• [2006-01-26 18:01]

Also with amanitas!!! A great view to see, and really colorful, congratulations.
I have a problem. I read the wonderful conserves you make with the Hydum, but these days I was very busy and did not save it. I did not even reply your message, forgive me.
I thought it was a reply in a TN photo, so I looked for it but I cant find it now, and it was very interesting.
Do you remember how did you send me or where did you post the receipe?
Thanks very much again for youe effort on this composition.
Best regards, Felipe.