Frosty morning~

    It was in the low 30's this morning while hiking. Despite the low low light...I took pics of a couple mushrooms near the trail...I like this one with the frosty cap. Another image below.

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    2. Red~Star (28 months ago | reply)

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      These were deeper in the woods...so not exposed to the frost. I think their dark color indicates decomposing?
      Dark mushrooms!>

    3. {-Anna-} (28 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful!

    4. Hyacinths (28 months ago | reply)

      Oh I love the first photo with the frosty caps :) Beautiful detail, love how you can see the tiny icy frosty bits on the leaves too...fabulous!

    5. t.sullivan photography (28 months ago | reply)

      Wow Rebecca! That frost topped mushroom is a great find! Wonderful sharp details of the ice crystals. I love these miniature mushroom photos you do. They look like something out of a fairy tale :)

    6. snowy4052002 (28 months ago | reply)

      I absolutely love the top shot--the mushrooms and toadstools sill not be out here for a couple of months yet--I may have to try to get some shots if I can get my lens by then!

    7. travelinfool55 (28 months ago | reply)

      Oh I love this! awesoem capture of these shrooms rebecca!

    8. Bigbird3 (28 months ago | reply)

      Looks like someone has sprinkled icing sugar on it:-)

    9. shesnuckinfuts (28 months ago | reply)

      Ohhhhh... Loving that frosty scene!

    10. BellaLago (28 months ago | reply)

      lol! We must have mushrooms on the brain today - this is absolutely perfect! How wonderful that you have such a rich supply of them where you live. It's a rare treat to find them here, unless I go trekking very deep into the woods, which I'm not always crazy about doing. Love the frosty cap - I've never seen one with frost before. Love this!

    11. Tootsiekat / kathy (28 months ago | reply)

      Rebecca, thanks for sharing a bit of your walk with us. Love these shots, so peaceful and I feel like I'm there. The bottom off-set shot is particularly serene...a feel-good shot for me.

    12. braindeadlauren (28 months ago | reply)

      can we eat these? i'm making wild mushroom bisque for dinner tonite.

    13. nan2945 (28 months ago | reply)

      you have such great places to hike --love the 'shrooms ---here they'd be covered with snow

    14. nikonjim (28 months ago | reply)

      Oh how cool is that! I don't think I have seen a shot like that before. Well done!

    15. Garebear400 (28 months ago | reply)

      Lovely shots. Love the green of the second.

    16. Hot Flash Photography (28 months ago | reply)

      Your mushroom images are excellent, Rebecca. Love the way you capture the light.

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    17. muledriver (28 months ago | reply)

      wow!!

    18. Birdwatcher 1406(Bill Eaton) (28 months ago | reply)

      This is a neat shot because I always think of mushrooms as a summer species.

    19. PierceRebecca (28 months ago | reply)

      Nice one of the hearty frosted mushroom. Ours would wilt fast if exposed to a frost. Lovely photos of mushrooms!

    20. Jessica Kirste (28 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful shots Rebecca! I love the one with the frost! Do you use your tripod when shooting in the low light? Because these are very sharp. I wish to see shrooms again right now we are buried in the snow!

    21. Betolandia (28 months ago | reply)

      What a delightful picture!!
      Congratulations!

    22. Tante Bluhme's (28 months ago | reply)

      Stunning !!

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    23. Kazooze (28 months ago | reply)

      Brrrrr - - that's exactly how I feel (and I just had my hair put into a french braid so now I'm doubly chilly!)...Great captures - - looks like the second shot of the family of mushrooms are huddled together for warmth!!

    24. Steve Byland (28 months ago | reply)

      Great shot - I never want to get down that low in the winter. The ground is all wet. I could send you some snow if you like.

    25. qt flickr (28 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful! At our house this would be under 4 ft of snow now!

    26. kenskritters (28 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful pair of shots, Rebecca! Love the second one:-)

    27. MorningRosie (28 months ago | reply)

      This is so amazing! :D

    28. naturesam9 (28 months ago | reply)

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    29. sars1985 (28 months ago | reply)

      Very cute!

    30. cowdogs3 (28 months ago | reply)

      Just beautiful! What a talent you have.

    31. dog ma (28 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful capture of the frost on the mushrooms. Nice job with such low light. Great colors and dof!

    32. AmbreDawn (28 months ago | reply)

      The are both stunning, love the frost hat on the first and the lovely bokeh and the second the colors are just yummy! I miss green and mushrooms. The sun finally came out yesterday after about a week of fog...unusual for our area, the only nice thing was the hoar frost it was sooo thick on the power lines that the power was flickering.

    33. bulldog1 (28 months ago | reply)

      Both photos are stunning! There was hoarfrost this morning due to fog and we dipped to 14 below zero. Roads were finally good enough to travel and could have had a couple extra hours but did get much done and had time to relax at favorite bookstore.
      Love the frost on the mushrooms....Magical

      p.s. snow moves in later tomorrow but only 2-3 inches and not like the last system

    34. Robin Clay (28 months ago | reply)

      Amazing!

    35. Photographer in Alberta (28 months ago | reply)

      That s amazing Rebecca...perfectly beautiful!

    36. nal from miami (28 months ago | reply)

      So beautiful! Looks as if it was coated with sugar

    37. nal from miami (28 months ago | reply)

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    38. Bill Swindaman (28 months ago | reply)

      Very cool -- not sure I have seen any other images of mushrooms with frost on them. The dark colored ones on the other image are really nice too.
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    39. Northwestkathleen (28 months ago | reply)

      Darn! I thought that was sugar on another treat!!!

    40. Wes Aslin (28 months ago | reply)

      Two very nice shots. I really like the DOF and perspective on the first shot. I really like the diffuse light in the shot.

    41. Just Peachy! (28 months ago | reply)

      It WAS quite cold this morning, wasn't it? This mushroom looks awesome, like it was dusted with sugar sprinkles! I love it!

    42. Red~Star (28 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for your comments. Actually, the temperature was normal at our house this morning [ in the low 40's] but by the time we drove to the gorge...it had dipped to 34 degrees....good thing we carry gloves and warm hat.

    43. photofarmer (28 months ago | reply)

      Great mushroom portrait with the sugar on top. Our mushrooms got frosted a long time ago.

      You might consider carrying a plastic bag in a pocket when you're in the woods like that. You can put it on the ground and kneel on it without getting too wet. Then you turn it inside out when you're done, the wet side is inside, and you can put it back in your pocket.

      Also, I run my D3 up to ISO 800 on a regular basis, and 1600 fairly often. I get some noise at 1600, but noise reduction in Lightroom takes it out pretty well. 800 looks pretty clean most of the time. Don't hesitate to try higher speeds with the D3. It does a good job.

    44. Red~Star (28 months ago | reply)

      Dwight.....yes, I don't mind shooting at ISO 800 this time of year. This was taken at 1250 which is ok unless you crop and lighten in ps.....then the noise starts to show up. I need noise reduction software. Oh....i like your plastic bag idea. My pockets are already stuffed with stuff....but I could squeeze in more.

    45. funpics47 (28 months ago | reply)

      These mushroom images are great. You do a nice job on your macros.

    46. Vanpaul2 (28 months ago | reply)

      It has been nippy the last two mornings - beautiful photos Rebecca - you are so masterful in capturing these small fungi - well done

    47. Doug Lloyd (28 months ago | reply)

      I really like both. Well Done
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    48. Janice E Hassack (28 months ago | reply)

      The frost covering looks fantastic.

    49. Doggies Are From Heaven (28 months ago | reply)

      This is awesome! You do have a way of finding and capturing the hidden treasures of nature. Gorgeous mushroom macro!!

    50. Joseph Kravis (28 months ago | reply)

      Awesome mushroom capture.

    51. Marcie Gonzalez (28 months ago | reply)

      Wow, they look like sugar coated candy. You make them look so good.

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