False Parasol

© Dennis Gay

False Parasol

Uploaded: May 28, 2012

Description

A very erect and newly emerged False Parasol Fungi (Chlorophyllum hortense) stands proud from the surrounding grass.

Photographed at the Hungry Gate rest area near Hat Head, mid-north coast, NSW, Australia, during a camera club day trip.

Canon EOS 40D with Canon 28-135mm IS USM lens: RAW, f/5.6 @ 1/500sec, 117mm, ISO 200.
Lightroom3 & PhotoshopCS5.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 117.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

David Resnikoff level-classic May 28, 2012

My word....
Dennis I am a shrink. (truly)

And as once the famous Sigmund Feud said:
A cigar sometimes it´s only a cigar.

Nice find and truly amazing shot
(I´ve heard of filters, Magical software, and so on, but using Viagra in the subject? )

David R


#1465836

Arthur Bohlmann May 29, 2012

Very nice macro work, I enjoy photographing mushrooms as well. They are an interesting subject #10158564

Susan M. Campbell May 29, 2012

I love the shallow DOF. A simple yet beautiful shot. #10158835

Dennis Behm May 29, 2012

Well put: simple yet beautiful. #10160007

Dennis Gay May 31, 2012

Hellooooo DAVID, ARTHUR, SUSAN & DENNIS!!!!

Good to see you all down at ground level checking out this fabulous fungus.

Heaps of thanks for all the encouraging accolades folks.

GB
Dennis #10162509

Dennis Gay May 31, 2012

Well there ya go Mr EDITOR!!!!!

Mega thanks for awarding my fungus a PICK!

GB
D! #10162510

Kim Andelkovic May 31, 2012

Fabulous clarity on this image Dennis......great pic :-) #10164005

Dennis Gay June 01, 2012

Hellooooo KIM!

Lovely to see you at Hungry Gate checking out the fungus.

Loads of thanks for your "great" wrap kiddo.

GB
Dennis #10164081

Rita K. Connell level-classic June 01, 2012

great capture and detail and texture is verry nice on the mushroom. #10164323

Dennis Gay June 01, 2012

Carumba RITA!

So nice to see another fungi fiend down on the grass checking this fine specimen out.

Muchos gracias Senora for your great feedback.

GB
Dennis #10164334


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