One thing I spotted quite frequently along the trail were, mushrooms.
The conditions in the forest were perfect, especially since it had rained recently.
Beforehand, Cody and I decided that since he was hauling all the gear,
he wouldn't wait while I took photos. I stop waaaay too often!
At the beginning of the trail, I withheld from taking photos of the fleshy fungi.
By the second day in the woods, I couldn't take it any longer. I had to shoot the mushies.
I kept my eyes on the trail floor, making mental notes of the many mushrooms we passed.
I didn't take photos of every single one, if I did that, I may not have ever caught up with Cody!
However, I still paid close attention to what was sprouting from the earth.
I haven't attempted to identify any of them, so if you know, I encourage you to speak up.
And since we're discussing the details, I'd like to share this very inspiring video.
I've had it on my list for a while now. I'm was just slow to post it.
I was seriously blown away by this guys talent.
He's been around for a while, so it's nothing new, but
it's truly amazing.
So, how are you feeling about the details right now?
Paying close attention?
I am in awe. What talent!
ReplyDeletethat angel in the white tutu is truly an intricate beauty! your captures are perfect, the setting of each is like a world unto themselves.
ReplyDeleteyes i am paying attention. it's like i am learning to take in the details as a whole. instead of one thing i'm seeing the thing in the context of the larger thing. like your little mushroom planets.
The mushies are adorable. The sharpness and colour of the photos are fantastic. I love the fairytale style they have about them. It is nice to notice things the often get missed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the video too even though I feel some what inferior now. What an amazing memory and eye for detail.
God, you have such an eye for beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeletethat was unbelievable. I am speechless.
ReplyDelete(oh, and YOUR photos were great!)
I have some that I want to take photos of too. I have to wait for them to come up on a weekend though.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the video! I've heard about it, and always wanted to see it--amazing. And your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeletewowsers! That's amazing. I haven't seen that before. Thanks for sharing. Also, thanks for sharing your lovely fungi photos.
ReplyDeleteI think my first response was to pick and eat the lovely fungi... I felt like I was laying on the ground enjoying each one, and their unique characteristics.
ReplyDeleteThe video is great. An a amazing gift!
What a variety of mushrooms you have in that forest. It's amazing to see the different shapes and colors. We only seem to have the boring beige ones! You've photographed them so beautifully. (I like how robin compares the first one to a tutu. It really does look like one!)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photographs. We had a little rain the other day, and the forest was suddenly full of mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteNice post.
Mushrooms,
ReplyDeleteflowers in the forest.
Best work yet.Just keep doing what you are doing.stephen the gift he as many like him with diffrent gifting but only a few see it.What do i say to those who look at art and say i can't do that when they never try. and yet we see many of those with gifts not given a chance.i have over the years seen work that the world should see but it's done behind closed doors. because people put down many with giftings at a young age and told to do something other than art.and again what do i say to those who abort babies all that talent kill and each person as some gift to give to the world. sad.Your work is so good and better still you are seeing more with your mind plus your eyes.
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing lots of mushrooms around here too - that first image is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely in love- i love mushrooming! discovering, observing! your photos are exceptional!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I want cream of mushroom soup. Nummers! :0)
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful, beautiful photos! i don't know what lens you've got there, but i think i need one. :)
ReplyDeleteWho knew there were so many different types of mushrooms! And who knew they were so photogenic! You!
ReplyDeleteI have seen that video before, he is amazing.
Wow, this is beautiful! The colours in your photo's. I linked to your post, I also posted photo's of mushrooms.
ReplyDeletelovely mushroom images these. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the macros of mushrooms! For some reason I couldn’t get the video to play for me. I’ve had trouble elsewhere too so methinks it’s MY problem, not yours.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
What a variety you captured! Beautiful photos. I wonder which ones would do well in a cream of mushroom soup...
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteas always your photos are fantastic,
ReplyDeleteand thank you for sharing the video - what an amazing ability.
I always loved mushrooms, they have a simplistic beauty to them that I've never been able to find anywhere else. Fantastic photos! I think you did the beauty justice. :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome vid. I'd never seen it before. And me? I can draw a sort of cube... Um.
ReplyDeleteDetails are what life is about, I think.
What spectacular light you captured in the mushroom photos. I've never seen such a variety and find the variety amazing. Very special work, WW.
ReplyDeleteThe video is so astonishing. What a great artist and person he is.
To know more about mushrooms. go to http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/3303.html hope this of use.
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful mushroom shots. It's funny how we both posted mushrooms. It feels like the season of mushrooms around my house. The wine colored one you shot is one of my favorites. I haven't seen any like that around here.
ReplyDeleteSteven is amazing. Thanks for posting that you tube.
These are absolutely amazing. What kind of camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteThat has got to be one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. This guy should be called a Wonder of The World.
ReplyDeleteAnd your mushrooms are magnificent! I've never seen any quite like most of those. Awwwww-sum! :-)
WOW - what a total wonder he is! Truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove all your great mushy shots! We stumbled across some at the park a few days ago and I had fun snapping a couple shots of them. I love close ups! Not that my pics would quite match the detail of yours though! :)
~Angie
love those macro'd mushrooms! wow! amazing!!! thanks for sharing!
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