Puffballs photographed in rainforest with exposure to give black BG. Moon introduced in PS.
Fungi - Canon EOS 5D, Canon 100mm macro, 1/200 at F22, ISO 100. Tripod.
Flash x2, one main behind puffballs to simulate moon light, and fill flash next to lens -1 stop compensation.
01-17-2008, 04:52 AM
Pete Woods
Now I really like this. The composition is spot on the moon in the background really does set this image. Cleverly done and thought out.
01-17-2008, 11:49 AM
Steve Bein
I really like the concept. My suggestion would be to put the moon closer to a power point and not so close to the top edge. The puff balls are fantastic. I remember many fine meals from puffballs. The giant ones in the San Bernardino Forest in Southern California can go to over 40 pounds and take weeks to finish off.
01-17-2008, 11:59 AM
Robert Amoruso
Hi again John,
I like this and agree with Steve recommendation on the ROT power point placement of the moon. You have a winner here.
01-17-2008, 02:08 PM
Harold Stiver
Excellent idea and well done. Its not east to find unmarked and whole fungus like this. My only suggestion would be to lighten up the moon a bit to make it a better partner to the puffballs.
01-17-2008, 05:38 PM
Alfred Forns
John just a thought ...... this could also work well with a large moon (I mean large) love the idea and looks excellent as presented !!!!
01-18-2008, 09:02 AM
Julie Kenward
Fabulous! It looks like something from another planet. I agree with Alfred above - amp that moon up and see what you think.