Amanita Muscaria 2

[Adrian David]

Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 1/40"
F Number = F3.2
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Off
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 157mm
Lens = Nikkor 105.0 mm f/2.8 VR
Tripod.

[Mitch Haimov]

Another cool mushroom, Adrian. f/3.2 worked better than I would have expected. Seems a little tight on the bottom to me and I think I would prefer without the two twigs hear the base of the stipe. A polarizer could have been knocked the shine off the cap.

[Adrian David]

Thank you Mitch!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Adrian. This is a striking mushroom and you have excellent sharpness within your DOF. Like Mitch, I'm impressed with how much DOF you achieved at only f/3.2! In an ideal world, I'd like to see the stem of the mushroom also sharp - but that would be a bit tricky in this case with the rather busy background so close behind. I think your choice of f/3.2 was a good compromise in this situation. Overall, this is very well done!