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    This capture was made this last weekend in the Sierra Nevada near Truckee, Ca. I was a good season for these saprophytes as we saw an estimated 200 plants! The -1 1/3 EC was my attempt at bringing the red histogram into the "unblown" range!:eek:


    Camera Model: NIKON D300
    Shutter speed: 1/25 sec
    Aperture: 8
    Exposure mode: Manual
    Exposure compensation: -1 1/3
    Flash: Off
    Metering mode: Multi-segment
    ISO: 400
    Lens: 105mm f/2.8D
    Focal length: 105mm
    Focal length: 157mm (in 35mm film)
    AF mode: AF-

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    Hi Dan I can see how those would give your histogram a workout !!! Just reduce saturation in the red channel while processing.

    Can't judge the color for these seems I've never seen one in person From looking at the base I would say its realistic Do like the overall feel and framing !! Find these type difficult to compose !! Excellent !!!

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    Thanks Al. The image seems to be missing this morning? I have reposted it above. Oops, its back!

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    Dan, I've never seen these before so thanks for sharing. The reds look good to me-I think you did well with the composition.

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    Excellent photo, Dan. These, at least to me, are most unusual, and simply stunning!

    I appreciate your compositional approach with the line angles, and your handling of the reds, with the brown and green to complement.

    Overall, I find it has a very pleasing visual impact.
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    I too have never seen these, Dan - very interesting plants and nicely photographed. You might consider warming the color temp a little as the ferns have a slight blue-green tone on my monitor.

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    Ah yes, the blown red syndrome. I usually fall prey to the blown yellow syndrome, myself. The solution, though, is the same.

    Anyway, very interesting subject and I think you've captured it well. Looks sharp. Colors look good. Compositionally very nice.

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    Dan, one thing I try to remember is to lower the saturation level in camera if I'm going to be photographing bright red or yellow flowers. That usually saves me a little bit on adjusting in pp.

    As far as the comp goes, I wonder if it would be stronger with a little of the left side removed. It feels very centered as is and might be stronger if pushed to one side a little bit more.

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