Both versions…

by admin on September 30, 2005 · 6 Comments · in Blog

These are two of the recent experiments with mushrooms. The black paper version shows a shot that cuts off about 40% of the image (from the surrounding area). I know some of my students think I’m crazy dashing across campus to gather up mushrooms that have sprouted up. Let ‘em smile and, inwardly laugh if they so choose. I know what I’m getting at with my experiments and explorations.

mushroom_white_01

mushroom_black_01

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  • http://velvetink.livejournal.com/ velvetink

    Oh they are amazing. Really interesting experiments you are doing. In some ways they remind me of that that Kirilian {sp?} photography tht photographs the lifeforce of plants {or whtever it is that is emitted.

  • http://niyabinghi.livejournal.com/ niyabinghi

    Very beautiful mushrooms — and pooh on anyone laughing at you gathering them! They look like invitations into alternate universes or something. :)

  • http://bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com/ bitterlawngnome

    Thy’re so beautiful. Irisies of great big eyes.

    Is there a way to fix them? I imagine the spores fly away pretty easily.

  • http://www.onajide.com/ admin

    I sprayed them lightly with matte fixer Friday… I’ll check them out Monday and see how they look. I took these pics after I sprayed them so, I think they should be fine. These were meant to be individual pieces but, I’m working on a way to make prints. What I’m planning should work but, I’m just hoping I can control the contrast enough to allow some sublety and tonal variation.

  • http://www.onajide.com/ admin

    Mercy, my mind is working slow today! My last comment about controlling contrast is because I’m talking about going into the darkroom with the mushrooms!

  • http://iamkatia.livejournal.com/ iamkatia

    ooooooo that last image is simple gorgeous..