We met at Brandon CP at 10am on Saturday and spent the morning firstly in the woods close to the Visitor Centre, photographing False Death Caps, Sulphur Toft, various Mycena species and Porcelain toadstools on a fallen log. We took a short circuit round which included a Beech tree with several large boughs which had dropped and were covered in the delicate Porcelain Fungi. Various lighting aids were used to shine light through the caps. The main ride leading back to the visitor centre and the woods on either side were covered in Fly Agarics and many other large impressive Caps and crusts. Again we experimented with lighting and techniques to add interest to the bokeh when looking into the light.
Our Saturday trip was to Santon Downham - a very large Forestry Commission planted area. Similar fungi but plenty of new species and new situations to photograph. A portable smoke machine, water spray and crystal ball were all experimented with to add a bit of interest to the backgrounds though, in many case, a wider angle lens was all that was needed for a very attractive shot.
In total 15 people attended one or both workshops and the weather was dry until after lunch when we were all ready to leave.
Led by Ann Miles
Photographs Ann Miles, Dave McKay, Chris Philips, Chris Jackson, Mary Venables
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