Fungi for I.D.

[SheffieldLass]

Originally Posted by lipase

If you have an optical zoom then I have found that standing a couple of meters back from the mushroom, zooming in and then using the flash works well not to wash out all the detail. This way the focus seems more likely to be better also since the focal distance has a bit more give and take if you get what I mean?

For example, if I remember correctly without looking at the exif data, this is what I have done for this mushroom (which at the moment I think is Amanita excelsa var spissa but have yet to positvely ID ). I also agree with Chris though that taking a number of photos and then selecting the best one is almost essential.

Jack

Thanks for the tip.

Melanie

[lipase]

Originally Posted by Chris Yeates

hi Jack

so successful is your technique that I think I can confidently say you have Amanita rubescens there!

cheers

Chris

Admittedly it does look exactly like the photo I have of A. rubescens in this guide (slug damage and everything). Now you have said, I can see the thin section of the flesh where it looks kinda brown where the slug has eaten. I didn't think this counted as the 'pinky-red' colour it suggests in the description?

I don't want to hijack 2dogs2000's thread so I might make another thread asking this very question again

Cheers

Jack