Woodland Macro Photography | Photographing Mushrooms & Toadstools | Geoff Moore Photography
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The autumn months are drawing in along with the dark nights and short days so what better opportunity then to visit my local woodland for a spot of woodland macro photography to photograph the mushrooms, fungi and toadstools that are popping out from the woodland floor.
The recent wet, dreary and mild weather here in the UK has provided perfect growing conditions for the woodland mushrooms photos, toadstools and fungi especially in my local woodland where several old trees have fallen, and broken branches of old dead and decaying wood litter the woodland floor.
Wandering around your local woodland can reveal a host of secrets and little scenes in miniature to photograph, however it takes a while for you photographers eye to focus in on the woodland mushrooms and woodland toadstools that make their homes in the wet nooks and crannies of the dead wood.
Allowing your eye adjust to the challenge is the key thing to remember and having a dedicated macro lens really helps with close up photography by bringing the miniature subjects to life, once you have found them within the chaos of the woodland photography environment.
So why not join me on this little amble into the woods as I try to find some interesting Macro photography compositions, armed with my trusty Pentax K1 and 100mm f/2.8 Pentax Macro Lens. Where I make the Mushrooms and Toadstools the focus of the compositions and introduce you to some little creepy crawly friends I made along the way
I would love to hear your thoughts on my little adventure and the images produced, so why not leave a comment, like and subscribe
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Pentax K1
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HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
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Pentax SMC DFA 100mm f/2.8 Macro
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Canon M50
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Top stuff Geoff, one of your best, not all about the large scenes, can't get much more smaller than this, thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks for doing it.
Thank you Pete. High praise from a man of your photographic standing, so I'll take that! :) -- I'm also going to invest in some builders kneepads, was given to me as a top tip for future hands and knees work....
As you know I have quite an interest in all sorts of photography genres so the next video might be something quite different but I will be doing more Macro work for you all to enjoy.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography No worries mate, top stuff! tell you what I use, a bit of foam underlay type stuff, saves your knees then you simply fold it down with the wet bits on the inside and slip it back into your bag almost flat, absolute pence and a top bit of kit to allow you get low and stay dry / comfortable! you can get gelert ones from go outdoors for a few quid but offcuts from anywhere do the same job.
finally found a photography using Pentax!!! excited
Thank you Nancy, with me you get 2 for the price of one! I also shoot Canon for sports and action and then Pentax for landscape, Astro, Seascapes etc etc..
I try to cover both on my channel. I hope you enjoy the videos I have produced. If there is anything you want me to cover or have any questions please do ask away!
Great video, Geoff! You definitely have a rare gift and I really appreciate your sharing!
thank you and you are welcome.
Complimenti! Grazie.🇮🇹
Thank you
The bug made the shots on the final mushroom images!
Didn't they just! I was made up as I watched them enter the scene. Cant wait to get back out into the woods for some more Macro work.
Well done! I really admire your work and your sympathy…Thanks! 🇮🇹
Thanks Mike, that's really kind of you to say.
Brilliant! Just the push I needed for going out in the woods tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration!
Have fun! Let me know if you find anything interesting.
This was great, and weirdly calming! I'm getting inspired for mushroom season now
Thank you Shar. Its not far away 6 weeks or so and it shall begin :) ... in fact before we get there I was out doing some photography the weekend just gone and stopped at a a bramble bush, 20mins later I was still stood eating the now ripening blackberries, and I thought the blackberry is quite an interesting subject, so might do a quick macor vlog/video on photographing them as I think they could make for some interesting images.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography absolutely, that would be fantastic! I'd be eager to watch
Great stuff, just subscribed!
Thank you John. I have a new video going out tonight or tomorrow evening.... Its a little cliché, but I couldn't resist getting back out into the woods and photographing some Bluebell. I hope you can find time to pop back and take a watch.
Love that second image Goeff.
Thank you Wendy! - You will be pleased to know, well I hope you will, that I'm taking a leaf out of your book and in an upcoming video I'm going to be giving DIY pinhole photography a go! - Should be interesting at least for me, as it blown my mind how an image can be recorded without an optic.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography I am sure you will find it a very interesting experience. I know I always do.
@@wcwendychapman fingers crossed. Hoping for some soft ethereal vistas from tops of the hills. BTW if you a member of any camera clubs and you think my little videos would be of interest to the members please do pass on the link. :) - shameless plug -
Very nice work! Thankyou.
Thank you Greg. Hoping to have a new Macro vlog coming out soon.
You are amazing!!!
Thank you. :)
Thank you for the video, good content.
Thank you Wilburn, very kind of you to say.
This is nice video Geoff..
Thank you William. I hope to be releasing a new video in the next few days on my adventures on the Isle of Skye back in April. I hope you can find time to stick around and watch and I hope enjoy :)
I love the music on your videos!
Thank you!
Yay! Pentax!
Thank you. Yes Pentax, I don't think there are many of us outdoor photographers on RUclips who use the Pentax brand. Is there anything you would like me to cover in my future videos with Pentax?
Taking pictures of mushrooms in the woods is my favorite thing to do!
Mine too!! Now autumn has started and the nights are drawing in I can't wait to get back up into the local woods to get my next macro woodland photography fix. Stay tuned.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Yes! Subbed and belled! I am going into the woods tomorrow and can not wait!
@@mphughes256 Will you be posting your results? Would love to see what you managed to capture and create.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Yes I will! Thank you man! I'll definitly show you; your video actually inspired me to buy one of those handheld lights so it should get here tomorrow afternoon some time and I'll be able to use it Monday I am really looking forward to that!
The insects made those images. Great video and great images.👍
Thank you. Yes they were the real stars of the show. Just chanced upon them.
Wonderful! THank you for your dedicate time to show this way to macro mushroom. I'm willing to go to mountain to try and do something similar.
Thank you Juan. If you do go out please do share the results. I would love to see what you manage to photograh.
Hi Geoff, I'm just starting out in photography and your woodland macro shots are very inspiring.
I've got myself an old Nikon D7000 to start with, and watching your videos with your settings you use help me learn quickly.
Thanks..keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words Andy. I'm pleased to read that my video has gone a little way in getting you up to speed with Macro photography. It really is a very interesting genre and there is so many subjects to shoot that I'm sure it will scratch any creative itch you may have :)
Excellent woodland macro shots Geoff and capturing that ant on top of the mushroom to me makes the picture.
Glad you enjoyed it - The bugs really made the image and were the stars of the show really.
Just found your channel and this was the first video I watched. Been enjoying photographing fungi myself. Strangely relaxing. Your images are amazing.
Thank you, yeah there is something relaxing about it, I think it requires a lot of focus and thus any day to day troubles get forgotten for a while. 😄 Hardest part is getting back up off the floor hehe
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Getting up from the forest floor definitely is the hardest part. 😂
Great idea to use an LED light in macro outdoors , I never thought of that! Tomorrow I shall give it a crack, like your Englishman say. From midwestern USA.
Thank you for the comment Nick, pleased to read you liked my idea of using the LED Light as the fill. I would love to view your results if you are happy to share? As some of us do say here, I'll let you crack on with that :)
All very nice, Geoff, your tranquility, your explanations, the photos of course, and the music. Thanks, the video is a source of inspiration.
Glad you enjoyed it Dayanki, I have been trying to find time to do another one like this. Maybee this week coming.
I’m lucky because they love my front yard (not so much back.) neighbors have huge ones in their yard.
thank you for your comment.
Very nice. I would suggest putting your setting either before or on the photo you took to show how you set it up like, ISO 200, F2.8, etc. I'm a mushroom fanatic myself so it's nice to see your kind of style in photos.
Hi Tiersunruss, thank you for the comment. The settings are shown on the back of the camera in the video. I have however made a point of showing the settings on the images taken in subsequent videos. I hope you enjoy. Regards Geoff
Just great inspiration. I think this type of photography is fascinating. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! - Would similar videos on this subject be of interest? Is there anything you would like to see me cover or produce a video on?
Yes, I would love to se more mushroom photos from your trips. The season is starting now. It's getting better and better
Really liked the last shot. You have inspired me to get out and do the same.
Thank you Rick. Happy to read that you have been inspired by my little video to get out with the camera. Please do share what images you manage to get.
Great shots keep them coming.
Thank you Mark. I have a few more ideas in mind for some upcoming videos, so please stay tuned for more :)
hi geoff, didn't know you was famous now
Nor me :)
Excellent work Geoff! Just stumbled across your channel, and subscribed! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Kelly. I appreciate you takingv the time to comment. I hope you enjoy my other videos too.
Great timing me coming across this video, just got my 100mm macro lens I'm looking to do spring flowers etc... Nice video and has earned you another subscriber. 👍
Thank you Andy. That's great to read and a very warm welcome to my little corner of RUclips universe. I too have been looking to get out and about and photograph some spring flowers. I have a few daises appearing in the back garden now, alas not the most exciting of subjects but after daisies come bluebells :)
La última imagen,apilaste imagenes ?
Excelente trabajo !!
Si soy honesto, no lo recuerdo, pero mirando la imagen en el video sospecho que probablemente no lo hice en esta ocasión, sin embargo, ciertamente sí apilé (apilamiento de ature) en este video sobre hongos y fotografía macro aquí > ruclips.net/video/naatqv8yPKs/видео.html
That image at 09:10 is absolutely stunning. The led light does a great job. I was out photographing mushrooms yesterday. There are loads about but also a lot of foragers! I hope they leave some for us.
I usually have a dog with me and in fairness she is great. Same can't be said for this giant poodle thing that came out of nowhere yesterday and was jumping around like a flea. I had just stopped because I spotted my first mushroom and no sooner had I got my camera out but the poodle had trampled it and the owner still nowhere to be seen:) You win some you lose some!
Thanks for your comment Evil. Its been a great season for the shrooms so far, less so in my local wood as they are general sporadic any ways but other woodlands around the country i have heard reports of the fruiting bodies of all varieties being in bumper full bloom, so I imagine the foragers are rubbing their hands with glee. On my video there where several dog walkers, and unfortunately the woods rules that dogs should be kept on leaves is generally ignored as such was interrupted several times by wandering dogs being boisterous around me. A little off putting when your flat on your belly with lots of camera gear around and coming nose to nose with a dog without an owner! :)
That was truly lovely! Great use of the light too.
Thank you Andy. First proper go out and about with the macro lens, having used half halfheartedly the last time. Really rather enjoyed getting involved in the miniature world of the fungi, mushrooms and insects.
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Thank you
Stunning macro shots, Geoff and great narrative! Would you please share the type macro lens that you are using here. Many thanks!
Thank you Will.
I used the following lenses.
*Pentax SMC DFA 100mm f/2.8 Macro*
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And the ......
HD Pentax-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR
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@@GeoffMoorePhotography Thanks, Geoff!
@@willfoster7 your more than welcome
Subscribed! You have a great narration voice and informative video along with incredible photos.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Pleased to read that the photos are making an impression, I do worry that the quality of them might be getting lost in video.
If you have a Flickr account, you could put it in the description, then people could see the uncompressed photos.
@@bluewrx02fisher Already in the description :)
Lol sorry
@@bluewrx02fisher No problem at all, I bury the links under a lot of info, so easy to miss. I might change that for the next video and place the image links higher up for folks to click.
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Thanks Ralph
Bugger...I was going to do the Fun-Guy joke too but Andy beat me to it 😂 Lovely video mate, your production is really good. Loved the shots with those bugs on top of the toadstool, really lovely
Ha, thanks Jamie. Really was serendipity. But those little guys were stars of the show, was fascinating watching them in their world
I really enjoyed this too, and looked up your portable light. I do like the light it added. Did you use the filter on the light, or without? TY, and nice video.
Thank you Jessica, the led light in the video comes with a frosted white screen and tinted warm filter, or you can choose not use either of these and use the led without any filter. For me, I prefer using the led light with the tinted warm filter as the yellow/orange light works a little better with the subjects in my opinion. Please feel free to share my video on your social media.
Nice vid but it would be nice if you could show info with the shot. Focal length, shutter speed, ISO.
Thank for you comment Pat, I'll look to include that info on the images in the future, If you would like to know what settings I used for the above video quickly; They are included as displayed on the back of the camera for main shots in the video..
1st - 04:43
2nd - 08:50
If there is a particular image in the video you would like to know what the settings were, just drop a reply below with the time stamp and I'll be happy to provide for you.
Regards
Geoff
Thank you for taking the time to watch my little video, I must confess I had great fun-gi in making this one let's hope there is mushroom left to make the next one even better!! So Let the funguy jokes commence 😄
What tripod do you use in this video?
@Tom Shakespeare Hello Tom. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm currently using the *Sirui W-2204 Waterproof Tripod* as my main tripod. If you want more information please do ask. .
Great video Geoff. The images were amazing and has opened my eyes to how impressive some of the overlooked smaller nature subjects can look.
Thank you. I'm hoping to do another Macro vlog at some point in the near future. I hope it turns out as well as this one :)
Great video, Geoff! What is the light that you were using here? Many thanks for sharing!😊
thanks for the comment Will. The LED light I used is this one here on Amazon = amzn.to/3RCYHWW
Thanks, Geoff! I really appreciate your help!@@GeoffMoorePhotography
Really nice Geoff. Enjoyed this one. Love the images at the end. You have inspired me to grab my macro lens and find some woods 😀👍
That's great news Jim. A few woods to choose from around these parts. Trench Wood is known for good macro subjects.
Looking forward to what you come up with, if you care to share?
Love the video and photos! What's the name of the LED-light you're using? ☺️
Pleased to read you enjoyed watching my little video :) - The LED light I used is this one here on Amazon > amzn.to/2AuyfM4
Lovely macro shots and very inspirational. Interesting the warm led light. Could you tell me please where to get one from like the one your using? Thank you, please keep the videos coming.
Hey Alan thank you for you kind comments. Here is a link to the LED panel you asked about. Amazon > amzn.to/2AuyfM4
Great vlog Geoff. Perfect seasonal idea for a subject. Where did you get the light from? M
Hi Mike, just a cheap dimmer led panel from Amazon. Think it was about £10. Perfect for adding a little more light when required. If drop me a reminder later, I'll grab the product link when I get home and send it you.
Very nice video Geoff. What brand is the LED light you are using?
Thank you Kamal. Pleased to read you enjoyed watching my little video :) - The LED light I used is this one here on Amazon > amzn.to/2AuyfM4
@@GeoffMoorePhotography So cheap so I bought one. Thank you
I've always thought of you as a fun-guy 😂
Really good mate. Production and content are superb 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Andrew. Really enjoyed making this little production. More to follow
loved the woodland shots.. i am just starting out on the journey..! aside from having a ''macro'' lens what would be the best lens to use for the ''mushroom'' shots ?
Hello Alan, thank you for getting in touch. and welcome aboard.
I think for me, a telephoto up to around 200mm would be my second lens choice If you get very low to the ground and shoot across to your subject from a few feet away often gives a lovely sense of depth and interesting perspective to your image. I might even try that myself on my next outing into the woods.
Great vlog Geoff, and some cracking images too. I knew you would make a good job of them as you're such a fun guy! Great depth of field too on the 100mm lens - doesn't seem to be mushroom for error though.
Ha and I thought your standup was more SIT DOWN style :) - Thanks for the kind words Mike. very much appreciated. The 100mm makes for an impressive landscape lens also, so not just for macro work.
What light you use?
Hey Bundz The LED light I used is this one here on Amazon = amzn.to/3RCYHWW
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Thanks!
What backpack is that?
Hey, thanks for asking. its the Mindshift Backlight 36L I highly recommend it, super comfortable and can carry a lot of gear!
I can carry snacks & clothes (hat, gloves, weather proofs) 2 camera bodies, 1x DSLR Full Frame & 1X Mirrorless with 3 lens each. Mavic Air, Ipad and cables, x2 tripods. Just amazing! - amzn.to/3uRvRFU - Let me know if you get it and your thoughts.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography thank you brother. Yeah my current bag is too small for my new Sigma lenses.
I know the pain! I have a shelf of vintage Pentak K Glass that has outgrown every camera bag I have brought lol
Hi, I love taking photos of fungi. I need to invest in a tripod to help me when taking images so low down. What would you recommend? Thanks
Hello Francesca, thank you for taking the time to comment.
Tripod recommendations are such a complex thing as there are many variables to consider and things to understand about what you want to do and may want to do going forwards.
However, with the understanding that photographing fungi is the primary purpose for it I would recommend looking for one with a reversible centre column.
This will allow you to position your camera under the tripod rather than on top and give you a much lower working position.
I would also suggest investing in the best quality tripod you can afford for various reasons including better stability, leg angles, weight etc. the reason for this is you never know your tastes may changes and you might want to do landscapes or low light photography in the future, and investing in a quality tripod at the start will be much more cost effective as you progress.
The other recommendation I would make would be to look at getting a water proof bean bag to rest your camera on and some plastic sheeting or some other water proof material so you can actually kneel/lay down on the floor comfortably whilst staying dry. (Assuming mobility isn't an issue for you). This will make getting those very low and unique shots of fungi so much easier and more enjoyable
Regards
Geoff
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Thanks Geoff. We live near Highgate Woods so I'm often in there taking photographs of the fungi. All the best
@@francescalevy5637 ah! you should be spoilt for choice of things to photograph! We are a little limited in Worcestershire for ancient woodlands which is a shame as wandering around them is and discovering little secrets is really enjoyable.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography It really is. I need to go back to Gobians Wood in Brookmans Park too, that's a good one for fungi! Take care and enjoy the photography this Autumn
@@francescalevy5637 You too
Where do you get the LED light and approx how much are they
Hey Kiln, Ulanzi Porcket Mini 96 led panel. Think I paid about £10 or so from Amazon. Has a switchable filter to give either a cool light or warm. Also has adjustable brightness.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Thank You
Sorry forgot to ask does it have to be plugged into your camera or is it stand alone.
@@kilnkardz7366 stand alone. It can be mounted to hot shoe if needed but no communication with camera.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Thanks
I guess you don't understand macro photography at all. You never use f 2.8 to have such a narrow depth of field in macro.
Thanks. I chose to on this occasion. And I was very happy with the results.
You’re gendering bugs?!
Hi Jane, Yes. Yes I did.
@@GeoffMoorePhotography Shame on you Geoff! You'll now get cancelled for life. You should show adherence to the new religion, or you'll be classed as an heretic for evermore. Educate yourself, man. FFS!🙄
Sorry but your video is much to dark
Too dark? can you provide me an example or a timestamp so I can better understand. Or do you mean in general? if the latter i'm in a woodland in the UK on an overcast day. Not much light here for 9 months of the year at the best of times. :)
Inspired by this came across it via Pentax forum can't wait to give it a try.
Awesome, please to me know how you get on, look forward to seeing your take if you care to share?