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Alien In Cork


Alien In Cork
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Copyright: Laszlo Kaposvari (Hormon_Manyer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1472 W: 308 N: 2610] (10251)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2013-12-22
Categories: Fungi
Camera: HP Photosmart R817
Exposure: f/8, 1/2000 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2017-01-29 12:28
Viewed: 2780
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Trekkers,

What you see on my pic is an alien creature, uhm, the Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides J.W. Groves & D.E. Wilson), a rather common ascomycete with worldwide distribution. Fruiting, at least in the temperate Europe, around late autumn / early winter. I managed to find it only in one location in Ireland, on the same log on the fall of both 2013 and 2014.

Photo: taken in my favourite forest at the Curraheen riverside; in shutter priority exposure mode with flash. PP: moderate cropping only.

I hope you'll like this strange little ascomycete as it's the creation of our world also, even not being the most attractive (probably for weirdos like me only).
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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 6595 W: 89 N: 15659] (65489)
  • [2017-01-29 12:37]

Hi Laszlo,very curious specie that reminds me the pink corals of Red Sea that i seen durng my snorkeling adventures. Absolutely beautiful,the pic too is a masterwork,so bright and sharp despite the difficult light,excellent use of flash for a great result,i like it! Have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 282 N: 4931] (19883)
  • [2017-01-29 16:34]

Hello Laszlo,
A fantastic image of this specific type of fungi. I like its pretty pink color and jelly like texture. The focus is super sharp showing its coral like features off in fine detail. Appears you were fortunate to be able to photograph it right after a rain shower. Well done!
Ron

This is a wonderful, almost three dimensional, capture of a unique species of Fungi, Laszlo.
The log makes perfect natural setting for the shot. The light has been handled with great dexterity to create a life-like image.
Thanks also for an interesting note.
Ram

great closeup, TFS Ori

hallo Laszlo very nice specie with good sharpnes en lovely colours
i do not like the flash on this specie
gr lou

You are lucky to see such beautiful Fungi in your area, Laszlo. Excellent captured with well colour and tone. Like its POV with good details.
TFS

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  • Cobo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 1 N: 534] (5797)
  • [2017-01-31 8:32]

What an interesting "alien creature" Laszlo! Just great how it look! And your picture is perfect to show its beauty.
Thank you for sharing it.
Greetings

Ciao Laszlo, great macro of interesting specie, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

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