new lens fungi

[zardos123 (Brad)]

have just bought a vintage lens called a "Lester A Dine" it is a 20-25 year old 100mm f2.8 dentistry lens made by kiron of japan and rated as one of the best 1to1 macros produced. i have been looking for one for a while, so when one appeared on ebay i had to get it, very happy. so this is my first attempt at fungi. the group of six is smaller than a five cent piece, enjoy found these on a log next to my letter box
regards brad

[Octane (Humayun)]

That first image is straight out of a fairy tale. Like, something out of Princess Mononoke.

Absolutely stunning. And, magnificent lighting.

H

[midnight (Darrin)]

That 1st image has a striking resemblance to jelly fish underwater near a rocky reef.

Beautiful! And thanks for sharing.

Darrin...

[iceman (Mike)]

Wow, amazing!

[Satchmo]

Amazing fungi fun ....

[spearo (Frank)]

I had the same thoughts as H in regards to the first one.

I noticed the great lighting too.

I reckon this would be a prize winner if entered in a competition

frank

[renormalised (Carl)]

What, no fairies!!!!

Great shots

[zardos123 (Brad)]

thanks all, i am wrapped, now i need to go and find some more to shoot
regards brad

[zardos123 (Brad)]

And thanks H, any comparison to any of Hayao Miyazaki's work is a thrill

[lacad01 (Adam)]

Agree with the other comments, the first one is a standout, good stuff

[Satchmo]

From memory Brad said that illumation was via a hand held white LED torch. Interesting to see the way the stems act like light pipes.