"Once upon a time, very long ago, there lived in an enchanted forest..."
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Posted October 19 as "Golden Boy" ...a salute to Warren Mangione, whose child-like heart is an open book we have all been invited to read, and who has been so wonderfully blessed to see beauty in all that surrounds him. Who has not learned from him?
I shot this from 3 different perspectives, but like this best. Perhaps it's the combination of limited DOF and touch of back lighting that "lifts" the mushroom a bit from the background and lends a 3-D quality.
In the "...a few of my favorite things." II photo essay.
Also in the "Fairy Tales Can Come True..." photo essay.
Also in the Bi-Partisan Voting Booth photo essay.
97 responses
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Laura Boston-Thek gave props (19 Oct 2008):
I think this is one of the very best mushroom photos I have ever seen!! IT ROCKS!!
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Ron LaFond said (19 Oct 2008):
I'm with Laura on this one. But I think tis one's poisonous! It's still a fave. R
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Steven Maguire gave props (19 Oct 2008):
Great detail and clarity!!!
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Bob H gave props (20 Oct 2008):
Super shot, Rob!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (20 Oct 2008):
Nice lighting, background and colors. A very pretty and interesting photograph.
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Karen K Smith gave props (20 Oct 2008):
Awesome!
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Martin E. Morris gave props (20 Oct 2008):
It's all been said before me Rob.This really is an outstanding image!!!
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Kandi Champagne Cook said (20 Oct 2008):
I want to slice that so badly. slllliiiiiiiicccceeeee
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Loree McComb gave props (20 Oct 2008):
What a gorgeous little Golden Mushroom
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Rob Roy added a link (20 Oct 2008):
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Melissa Prosser gave props (22 Oct 2008):
I love this ... like I'm right there!
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Gaspare De Stefano said (25 Oct 2008):
Thanks per il tuo apprezzamento per la mia foto Teaching!!!
Anch'io visito speso il tuo account!! Grazie ancora Rob!!!!! -
Lynn H gave props (9 Dec 2008):
Excellent!!! What a super entry!
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diana anderson gave props (10 Dec 2008):
very cool shot!
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david ong gave props (10 Dec 2008):
My vote!
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Loree McComb gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Another YEAH!
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Thanks so much, Rob! Your entry rocks! I love this. The light, clarity and colors are excellent. That clover at the base is an added bonus. You have my vote!!
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Zerina Phillip gave props (10 Dec 2008):
got my vote. Beautiful.
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Gail Anderson gave props (10 Dec 2008):
ohhhh this is wonderful! the light is exceptional! my vote!!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Beautiful lighting and angle on this mushroom...It doesn't look like an ordinary mushroom but one that is enchanted and embossed with gold. Has my vote!
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Karen K Smith gave props (10 Dec 2008):
Came back to vote YEAH!
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Norman Caldwell gave props (11 Dec 2008):
Excellent quality in this! Great entry!
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Litz Go gave props (12 Dec 2008):
my vote!
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adniloj gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Larger than life & great detail; very nice story accompanying as well!
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Espen Tjernshaugen gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Rob, you are absolutely right about the pov and the 3D-effect, also there is something about the lighting in the front that make this something special. A very nice entry for the theme, my vote!
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Judy Wanamaker said (12 Dec 2008):
Back to vote
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marilu gave props (12 Dec 2008):
I love the detail in this shot! Great fairy tale mood & excellent capture!
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Bob H gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Back to vote!
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Yvonne Roberts gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Nice 'shroom, Rob!
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Matt. (Deleted) gave props (12 Dec 2008):
Yeah It rocks!!!
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John Linton gave props (13 Dec 2008):
Oh...Yeah! It rocks!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (13 Dec 2008):
I'd say back to vote, but I never got here in the first place! I need a secretary who can keep track of all of these incredibly amazing photos and present them to me daily so I don't miss a one!! Voting yeah
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Michael Ball gave props (14 Dec 2008):
Excellent entry!!! It rocks!!!
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triciamary gave props (14 Dec 2008):
Love it - it's almost as if I could just reach in a pick it! Great lighting and details.
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Martino Roselli gave props (14 Dec 2008):
A magical mushroom shot! Has my vote!
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Melissa gave props (14 Dec 2008):
Isn't Warren just the greatest! I love the mushroom. So clear!
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Oregon Curly gave props (14 Dec 2008):
Wow.... got my vote for all the reason expressed above.
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Catherine Kurvink gave props (15 Dec 2008):
This is a great shot, and your tribute to Warren, one of my favorite JPGer's, is well done and well deserved! Gets my vote!
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Michael Risenhoover gave props (15 Dec 2008):
Very very nice!
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Aaron Mythen gave props (16 Dec 2008):
A fantastic entry well done voting yes!!
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Dhanny Palma gave props (16 Dec 2008):
Great Entry!!! Thought of it also.. Awesome shot!!!
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Brad Mrkva gave props (18 Dec 2008):
I really like your eye. Thanks for bringing these often overlooked things into the light so we may appreciate their beauty!
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Mayette Ignacio gave props (20 Dec 2008):
is this the same mshroom in Alice in wonderland? my vote love it!!
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claudio gobbi gave props (20 Dec 2008):
great shot,my vote
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Amber Gregory gave props (20 Dec 2008):
AWESOME!!!
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Sherry gave props (20 Dec 2008):
Yeah, voted. It does look 3D^-^
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LAM KHIN THET said (21 Dec 2008):
Nice composition. Perfect entry.
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Alexis Gerard gave props (21 Dec 2008):
Great entry - excellent portrait - my vote
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Deborah Downes gave props (21 Dec 2008):
Magical, Rob. Easy to imagine a wee-person living in that mushroom. My vote.
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Chessaddict * gave props (21 Dec 2008):
:) Voted !
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Traci Howard gave props (22 Dec 2008):
Voted for the most amazing mushroom shot ever!! Another inspiring image!
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peggy gardner gave props (23 Dec 2008):
I'm rather fond of both you and warren.... and this shot !!! each a fun guy (fungi).
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peggy gardner gave props (23 Dec 2008):
...oh yeah my vote !!!
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Nelson Campbell gave props (23 Dec 2008):
Ha! What a cool entry for this....
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (23 Dec 2008):
Love this. Have never seen a mushroom quite like this, and i am from a mushroom hunting family. My vote!!
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Michael Diamond said (24 Dec 2008):
Wonder what it tastes like? Maybe best to leave it to the experts!
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Winston Baltasar gave props (28 Dec 2008):
Definitely great control of DOF. Voted!
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Joerg Schlagheck gave props (28 Dec 2008):
This is an awesome entry for fairy tail!
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Maurie A gave props (1 Jan 2009):
I like this one...... has my vote..... yeah!!!
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Martie Last gave props (10 Jan 2009):
Very cool shot! "Yeah!"
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Ruth York gave props (14 Jan 2009):
Great 'shroom shot! Got my vote!
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David Fullman gave props (17 Jan 2009):
Great light lovely shot.
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Michael Lynch gave props (21 Jan 2009):
Vote: YEAH !!!
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Angelo Narciso gave props (23 Jan 2009):
it is now proven! gnomes have the best garden views! my vote!
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elfriede fulda gave props (25 Jan 2009):
Ha..how did I miss these...my vote....
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Antonia Bauerlein Sehnert gave props (28 Jan 2009):
Make that 50 favorites! The most enchanting mushroom.
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (1 Feb 2009):
Really enchanted...Fantastic shot and perfect for the theme
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Ralph Komives gave props (1 Feb 2009):
Extraordinary - well done. - got my vote
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Trish Meyer gave props (1 Feb 2009):
Good theme entry. There must be some "little people" in close proximity.
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eyal leave said (3 Feb 2009):
This is AWESOME.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (4 Feb 2009):
Back to vote again for the beautiful mushroom!
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Dhanny Palma said (5 Feb 2009):
just here to vote again :-)
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Michael Ball gave props (8 Feb 2009):
If fairy tales come true, this vote will count again!
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david ong gave props (16 Feb 2009):
revote!
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Sherry gave props (24 Feb 2009):
Back to re-vote anyway!
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elfriede fulda gave props (28 Feb 2009):
yes, revoted...love it..
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Aaron Mythen gave props (8 Mar 2009):
Revote!
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Matt. (Deleted) gave props (12 Mar 2009):
Yeah It rocks!!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (14 Mar 2009):
Fantastic!! 3D without the glasses.
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (15 Mar 2009):
Beautiful macro Rob, great clarity!
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Larissa White Edwards gave props (17 Mar 2009):
Beautiful shot! Love the detail!
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Winston Baltasar gave props (18 Mar 2009):
Back to vote!
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JOE FAILK gave props (19 Mar 2009):
Excellent colors and detail. Looks good enough to eat. Hope it's not poison!! Vote
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Maurie A gave props (21 Mar 2009):
Back to vote, again!!
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Courtney Brown gave props (29 Mar 2009):
I love this! Haha great shot.
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Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (24 Apr 2009):
voted
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Joy B gave props (28 Apr 2009):
I vote yes, what would fairy tales be with out magic mushrooms!
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adniloj gave props (7 May 2009):
Back for the fairy tale vote+
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Sandy Tyler gave props (11 May 2009):
Nice capture!
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Bob Douglas gave props (20 May 2009):
From Aliceʻs perspective. Yep I agree the perspective and composition is dead on. Great picture.
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Natalie S gave props (23 May 2009):
Nice job, Rob + vote
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peggy gardner gave props (3 Jun 2009):
just back to say this is one of my most favorite, not to mention from/about the 2 of yous.
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Sherry Sturgis gave props (5 Jun 2009):
The DoF is excellent! I wonder what kind of mushroom that is... is it edible? Magic? =^.^=
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Paul Lindo gave props (6 Jun 2009):
Awesome shot and entry!! voted
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Rob Case gave props (6 Jun 2009):
Got my YES!!!! Love that Depth of Field!
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dp * gave props (9 Jun 2009):
Fabulous icon for the fairtale. Yes it Rocks! dp
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Stuart Thomas gave props (5 Aug 2009):
Great perspective and it is one of my favs too
