I've been photographing this mushroom daily, trying to get the image that I have in mind. The mushroom is pretty full of itself, with all this attention by now, but continues to pose patiently for me morning or night.
With children and grandchildren present, sort of like the mushroom, they've gotten patiently behind my photos, pointing out things to shoot throughout the day, posing for me, and tonite helping me decide which photo to post. Consensus was the mushroom has finally made it to "postability" in my main album today. Then, we worked on what would be a good photo for the June word of the day, vacation, to post in the extras album (a diptych starring Jen and Ellie and a seagull).
So, I found a good way to fulfill my dual needs: feed my 365 addition and hang out with family. Who needs to go play when they can be looking at "Nonny's photos"! And if I post and comment during the Blackhawks game, no one seems to be noticing! The Chicago-Boston game cooperated (since I wasn't finished) by now going into overtime, giving me a little more much needed time!
Highest compliment of the day: Nate, my grandson, asked if he could have some of my sunset photos to use as wallpaper on his cell phone. High praise from a 13 year old!
Family + Photography = Joy! Sounds like your photography is a good influence on your family! That is great. This is a mysterious mushroom. How many days have you been shooting it? Usually, they change so fast, and are gone in about three days, if not sooner.
What a perfect mushroom. Well chosen by all in attendance! Did they also choose the processing...because it is fabulous. So glad you had so much help and a good time with family!!!
@espyetta This has been here for four days, since I first noticed it. I've tried photographing it in morning light, evening light, using a macro and a 50mm. It hasn't aged a bit since I first noticed it although Day 1 it did seem a bit shinier. I'm surprised I liked the nifty fifty version better than the macro.
@eyesmile Thanks Gena -- they did help with processing a bit but more on the Vacation one in my other album. Jen thought the original pairing had the seagull too disproportionate, so I recropped it so it wouldn't be so tight on the bird. But for this one, I had a 'ringer' in a friend who was watching the game with us ( @duffy4edu). He's a wonderful photographer who does nothing but b&w using film and developing everything in his own darkroom the old fashioned way. As I was working on it, I'd show him a version, and each time, he said "better," I kept going. When he said, "nice," I knew that I should stop or I'd over process! He didn't realize, I don't think anyway, that I was using his response to judge what I should be doing as he was so into the game. I could only show him a photo during a break!
High praise, indeed, and I'll bet the problem was selecting from the many many wonderful ones you have! I do like this mushroom shot and it makes me curious how it changed in ways that made it become portable. Maybe a collage in the future?
Great mushroom photo. What a big compliment indeed from Nate:) I like the way how it reflects the light! Great family activity to decide which photo is postable.
Love this capture Taffy, the mushroom is fabulous, I spied some fungi up my road and was so excited and had to go back with the camera. I always love reading your descriptions and think how lovely it will be when you read all these back one day. Very high praise from your grandson and it seems you couldn't ask for more.
Lots wonderful in B&W. I like your dof as well. Always good to include the family when you can...that way they "allow" you to take up much more time on your passion later on :)
great shot and nice processing. love the fact your shots are appreciated by your grandchildren, and especially your 13 yr old grandson. how cool is that?
wow - yes, this mushroom has thrived on constant attention and admiration - i hope you dont neglect it now that you have got what you want from it !! :o) huge compliments froma 13 years old - my 12 year old nephew likes to pass comments on my pictures when we chat which makes me absurdly pleased (puffed up like you subject matter!)
really gorgeous focus and light! and love your black and white processing here... how lovely for you that the kids take interest - mine tend to run in the opposite direction ;p
@jyokota Sadly, I was not selecting from wonderful ones, but being disappointed with what I'd captured -- wrong angle, wrong lighting -- and the mushroom deserved better!
Fabulous detail when seen enlarged! Aren't grandchildren the best? mine are visiting me from Germany. I'll only have them for a week - going to cherish every moment!
@gozoinklings Catherine -- so funny a comment!! But now I'm feeling totally guilty as I've ignored the poor mushroom (except for pointing it out to a neighbor this morning. Am now thinking I should go photograph it as soon as the rain stops so it doesn't feel neglected. Still is looking pretty good!
@elaine55 Thanks for your kind words about my descriptions as well as the photos. I really appreciate it. And you're so right about the high praise from my grandson. He has so many grandparents (4 grandmothers, 2 grandfathers) it's nice to have this connection that is 'ours'.
@steampowered Thanks for help with the identification! We have various ones growing all over the island, some quite edible, and some quite deadly. I need to know which is which! Or stay safely at a distance photographing but not eating them.
@havrotb Thanks Barb! I don't know if it's an edible one or not, but I do know that on the island, many are edible, but there are the poisonous ones as well, so only super experts can safely use them.
Great capture and story, Taffy. I haven't been on the site for a few days and looked forward to your updates when I logged in. The mushroom pic is awesome - I wonder what it is? Wonderful that the family is weighing in!
@jankoos Thanks for such a sweet comment! It's fun for me to think that someone is reading my little narratives, as well as viewing photos! I have no idea what the mushroom is -- whether edible or poisonous -- as there are so many varieties on the island, but some deadly. We're very cautious -- photographs only!
Nate sounds like a smart boy, eh? Love this fungus in black and white, especially the way the gills (is that what they are called) show up. Isn't it fun when the family joins in and shows interest in your project? At one time my husband, daughter and grandson were all posting on 365, but slowly one by one dropped off. But they are all still very interested and sometimes inquire about some of my 365 friends by name!
@barbsmith What a great situation to have within your immediate family! Jim is supportive and engaged, but has gotten away from photography himself (he's very good so hopefully he may get back into it -- his photos usually tell a story of some kind). I think it's great that you all started together! Oh, and thanks so much for the comment on this (and other) photos tonite!
Beautiful mushroom shot. I love the glance and details on it, making it stand out so well. Loved reading your comment as well. What a lovely family scenery you describe and what a great compliment from your grandson!
June 22nd, 2013
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