Okay, I could be wrong but I think this is called a Russula Mushroom. I came across four of them grouped along the path in Blendon Woods Park and was immediately drawn to the red color. So, with tripod in hand and a macro lens mounted on my camera I got down on my knees for several macro images. My pants were dirty and wet and I did a bit of grunting as I stood back up. (This aging body does not function the way it did 20-30 years ago, it creaks and cracks at times. 🙂) Rain earlier in the morning left everything with a bright shine and wonderful contrast to work with. It almost looks like a bite has been taken out of this one. Thinking I may have to buy a longer focal length macro.
8 Comments
QPB (Mary Ann)
Confess–did you bite the mushroom, Monte? Lol. Its nice when something colorful jumps out of a summer’s green forest. Pretty color. Have a nice weekend.
Monte Stevens
Honest, I didn’t bite into it. I didn’t have any salt and pepper. And, I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend, also!
Earl
Nice shot Monte. The things we do for our art — these days it’d better be a great shot to get me down on my knees or belly…cause getting back up isn’t as easy or as graceful as it once was. See ya soon! 😉
Monte Stevens
Yea, getting down is easy but getting up is the hard part.
sabrina
Personally I think the best shot might just be you and Earl on your knees and bellies :]
Love the colours in this one, by the way.
Monte Stevens
LOL I wonder if you’d help the old guys up (after the shot of course)?
Chris Klug
For me this is the best of your latest series of images. Love the color!
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Chris, I consider that a wonderful complement.