{machel spence} aka..."mushroom queen"
Mycena Colony...
They are frequently overlooked, unless they happen to be growing in large clusters like this. But for those who are willing to slow down and appreciate the beauty of small things, they can be quite stunning. These were growing under a small cypress tree in the hundreds...I have been trying to widen the "look" of my fungi photos as I think they are kind of blending in with all of the other photographers here on Flickr that are photographing them too...I think it's important as a photographer to reinvent yourself every so often...(: I have a huge part of myself that always wants to be original which I battle with once in awhile, it makes me work harder as an artist and keeps me searching for my own trademark. I am getting so nervous as the mycology show creeps closer because as some of you know, no matter how many people say you are great you can be your own worst enemy and doubt yourself in what you thought you were good at...
Mycena Colony...
They are frequently overlooked, unless they happen to be growing in large clusters like this. But for those who are willing to slow down and appreciate the beauty of small things, they can be quite stunning. These were growing under a small cypress tree in the hundreds...I have been trying to widen the "look" of my fungi photos as I think they are kind of blending in with all of the other photographers here on Flickr that are photographing them too...I think it's important as a photographer to reinvent yourself every so often...(: I have a huge part of myself that always wants to be original which I battle with once in awhile, it makes me work harder as an artist and keeps me searching for my own trademark. I am getting so nervous as the mycology show creeps closer because as some of you know, no matter how many people say you are great you can be your own worst enemy and doubt yourself in what you thought you were good at...