This will serve as my informational bit for the week. I know almost nothing about fungi — I had to research it. :-)
I selected a 16:9 aspect to suit the way the fungus was growing along the dead and fallen tree trunk. I find the colors of this particular type of fungus to be pretty amazing.
In a previous post I mentioned having three digital cameras of different sizes and, at least in my mind, different primary uses. However, each has the ability to shoot video — the Canon S90 does H.264 640 x 480 video while the Olympus OM-D and Nikon D600 both do HD video capture.
Most D-SLR’s these days have video capability, yet, I’ve only used this capability on a couple of occasions with the S90 and OM-D and never on the D600. To be honest, I’m not even sure how to use it on the D600.
The last week was full of preparation for the outdoors, spring and another summer.
The yard equipment is all ready now — inspections, repairs, changing oil/filters, cleaning air filters, greasing spindles and sharping blades. I’ll admit there’s pleasure for me in preforming these tasks and more than a small amount of satisfaction in when they’re done. It also connects me to my father.
Not only do you post good images but you also offer information I would not know about. I’ll be back! Hope you have a great Sunday.
Thanks, Monte, and I hope all your preparations for your upcoming move are going well.
What fascinating colours! Nature never ceases to surprise me.
Me too!
Very interesting information about the nature and depth of the fungus. They do make a very colorful subject which you’ve shown very well.
Hi Don, thanks!
For me, anyway, the latest set of images, when you have seemingly loosened your grip on specificity, have been amongst your most powerful images so far.
Chris, thank you, and an interesting observation providing food for thought. I can’t claim I know what’s changed or why but these photos have seem “different.” I appreciate your feedback.
I sure don’t know whether I’m right, all I can say is how the images feel to me as I look at them.
Well, if it was something good I was doing I’ve probably jinxed it now. ;-)
Really nice, Earl. Believe it or not, I’m fascinated by fungus and lichen. It’s such interesting subject matter. I don’t have any fungus shots as colorful as this, though. Very well done.
Hi Ken, I find them fascinating as well. However, I’ve for some reason never taken the time to learn much about them. A couple more shots such as this and I may correct that situation. Thanks!
The color is great, nature shows me something diferent everyday.
Hi Don, you’re absolutely right…we each just need to open our eyes and see. :-)
You found some great examples of Turkey Tail Earl. They aren’t always this colorful. I also did not know that the bulk of them are inside the bark! The little things you learn unexpectedly… thanks! :-)
Mark, thanks, I wasn’t aware of the fact about the bulk being inside the bark either until I did a little research.