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Fungi Growing in the Wild
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Fungi Growing in the Wild

August 2024

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Entry 21210482
Paul Nash
31st
37
Crowd
winner
Entry 21213908

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I would like to see your photos of mushrooms and other fungi growing wild in nature. It could be one fungus of multiple fungi growing in any natural setting. Colour or black and white photos are both accepted. I hope you have fun with this contest.

Entry 21210035

The perspective of this photo and the colors really sets this photo apart from others. This is a high quality composition. The subject matter is

Entry 21210040
Oana.V
273rd
202

This group of mushrooms centers the photo adding balance to the overall composition. I really like the distortion of foreground and background. Great job!

Entry 21210041
Oana.V
164th
4
1008

The distortion of the foreground and background along with the lighting, highlighting the grass and the top of the mushroom adds intrigued to this overall composition. Great work!

Entry 21210071

This compositions well-balanced. I really like the text captured in this photo. Great job!

Entry 21210072

The camera angle is great in this photograph because it lets the viewer see the underside and the texture of these mushrooms. Great job!

Entry 21210092
Sheryl44
116th
41

I really like the asymmetrical feel of this composition. The distortion of the background really adds intrigue It helps to put the main focus on the subject matter itself. It does not distract from the subject being the mushrooms. Great job!

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Entry 21210143

The depth of field in this photo is unique and awesome. It frames the subject perfectly. Great job!

Entry 21210361
Mai-Britt
20th
69
Entry 21211235

The lighting on this photograph really highlights the veining and texture of this mushroom. Great job!

1,500 Images entered

Entry 21210073

This is a well centered composition. The colors and the crispness of this composition. I love that the mushroom itself shows texture. Great capture!

638 Photographers

Entry 21215032
Tommy Gade
11th
113

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Mai-Britt
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Entry 21210466
Bonpepe
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Entry 21210484
Paul Nash
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Entry 21211867
Nadia
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Petteram
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Petteram
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Petteram
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CJPresmyk
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Entry 21218046
June Fox
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Entry 21218051
June Fox
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Allan
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Andrew
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Entry 21218285
Andrew
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Dsanderson
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leccsb
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leccsb
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leccsb
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Z
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Echo 1
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Echo 1
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Entry 21218899
Tatjana
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Sethcrews
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Entry 21219143
John
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Iris.K
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Steve Paul
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Entry 21219316
Mark Lloyd
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Entry 21221188
Apiary
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Entry 21221189
Apiary
566th
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Entry 21222133
Allan Copson
1006th
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Entry 21222691
Outlaw Pete
259th
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Entry 21222847
Pippingrove
1315th
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Entry 21223817
Leswolton
843rd
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Entry 21223820
Leswolton
921st
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Entry 21224793
Headermac
1474th
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Entry 21225010
Mags
1362nd
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Entry 21225034
Sofoulis
341st
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Entry 21225035
Sofoulis
506th
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Entry 21225036
Sofoulis
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Mags
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Colin
894th
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Entry 21225278
Aldeca
115th
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Entry 21225291
Alli Davis
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MartyPG13
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Entry 21225742
Steve Rowe
275th
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Entry 21225835
D.Darowna
856th
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Palwal
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Entry 21226010
Palwal
573rd
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Entry 21226011
Palwal
100th
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Entry 21226281
Al.G
1146th
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Entry 21227083
Rob Douglass
1121st
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Entry 21227170

This mushroom makes the most interesting pattern. composition is balanced and shows a lot of texture. Great job!

Entry 21227206
bobina
51st
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Entry 21227251
bobina
820th
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Entry 21227256
mark irwin
248th
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Entry 21228144
MrsSmith
925th
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Entry 21228247
Anna wood
213th
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Entry 21228476

What a great capture! The single dew drop and the blurred background makes for a strong composition. Great job!

Entry 21228486
kaaz24
611th
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Entry 21229088
Laura Ivey
1267th
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Entry 21229159
Jayne L
848th
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Entry 21229219
Jayne L
559th
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Entry 21229239
Laura Ivey
157th
19

There are so many great elements what make this composition awesome. First, The subject matter is quite clear, the Photo is very well balanced, the colors are bright and crisp, the mushroom along with the blades of grass surely show texture in his composition. Good job!

Entry 21229269
Z
1154th
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Entry 21229274
Laura Ivey
350th
21

This is a strong and beautiful composition. The angle of the camera brings out the texture in the mushroom and the colors of the grass and background make for stellar picture. Excellent job!

Entry 21229292
Laura Ivey
1388th
3
Entry 21229799
BD Swann
522nd
24
Entry 21229812
Jayne L
345th
6
Entry 21229863
Jayne L
605th
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Entry 21230393
Angie S
905th
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Entry 21230770
Bea
502nd
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Entry 21231028
Vishnu Mohan
1393rd
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Entry 21231066
Liz K
693rd
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Entry 21231074
pete62
310th
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Entry 21231075
pete62
867th
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Entry 21231739
ooztaskin
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BJM
232nd
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Entry 21232103
BJM
813th
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yred
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yred
560th
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yred
161st
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yred
23rd
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Corrine
287th
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Entry 21232770
WJB
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Entry 21232985
Pixiegirl
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Entry 21233084
Martin L
446th
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Entry 21233149
Martin L
328th
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ela sobol
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ela sobol
334th
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rhlantz
513th
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Entry 21233279
Rachie B
50th
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Entry 21233664
Mike Taylor
1120th
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Entry 21233950
Vadim T
333rd
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Entry 21234356
JLW
708th
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Entry 21234357
JLW
597th
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Entry 21234358
JLW
603rd
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Entry 21234400
JLW
66th
38

The contrast between the smooth and textured surfaces really makes this composition, unique, and interesting to view. Good job!

Entry 21235186
Kevin Dean
552nd
23
Entry 21235649
KenBrann
80th
12
Entry 21235650
KenBrann
82nd
16

The lighting in this competition, casts a warm glow onto the subject matter which helps to highlight the texture of these mushrooms. Great job!

Entry 21236047

I really like the perspective of this composition.

Entry 21236219
ArtSeeker
738th
20
Entry 21236220
ArtSeeker
13th
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Entry 21236349
foxart
180th
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Entry 21236350
foxart
25th
34
Entry 21236351
foxart
75th
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Entry 21237165

The balance of this photograph is great. The negative Incredible. Actually staring at the negative space I can see a man’s face. What an intriguing composition. Great job!

Entry 21237486
Gerryt64
276th
12

The simplicity of this photograph is great! Upon taking a second look, I saw that This tool is refuge for the bug that’s on it. Great capture!

Entry 21237487
Gerryt64
27th
39

This is well balanced composition. The lighting in this photograph is remarkable. Great job!

Entry 21237578
agovell
401st
1
Entry 21237878
FK
126th
13
Entry 21237943
Peter
930th
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Entry 21238001
{Crumble}
752nd
8

Awesome camera angle. The angle captures texture in this composition. Good job!

Entry 21238099

The mushroom leaning into the photograph, has more of a symmetrical look, and feel to the photograph. You really really captured a lot of text in this composition as well. Great job!

Entry 21238494
Miranda S
981st
15

this is a strong composition. The contrast of the white background along with the mushroom adds intrigue and interest. It also helps to highlight the folds/texture on this mushroom. Great job!

Entry 21238527
Miranda S
875th
18

I really like the camera angle. You captured texture in this composition. Good job!

Entry 21238539
Miranda S
135th
11
Entry 21238799
Joan Scott
356th
23
Entry 21239092

This is a well balanced photo. I love the way the mushroom is growing out of its host. The colors are quite interesting. The texture is awesome, but really caught my attention were the spiderweb looking webs. . Great capture!

Entry 21239957

The contrast in this photograph really sets the tone to the overall composition. Great job!

Entry 21240048

simplicity is key! A single mushroom balances photograph. The blurred background ads intrigue to the overall feel of this composition. Excellent job!

Entry 21240281
Carol K
1045th
33

The positioning of these mushrooms and the camera angle really lead, leads the viewers eye into the photograph. Making this a very strong composition. Good job!

Entry 21240347
Lar-stell
898th
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Entry 21240348
Lar-stell
759th
8
Entry 21240349
Lar-stell
609th
10
Entry 21240620
ceri.mair
93rd
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Entry 21240621
ceri.mair
650th
20

Zooming in on this cluster of mushrooms was brilliant. It truly captures the theme of this competition The camera angle really Texture to the overall composition. Excellent job.

Entry 21241521
JohnLauper
570th
90

There are such great things to say about this photograph. The angle of the camera perfectly captures the texture and the light highlighting the underbelly of this mushroom. It is centered and balanced. It is a wonderful composition. Great job!

Entry 21242748

this is a very strong, well-balanced composition. The lighting, not only helps to illuminate the toadstools, but also brings out the texture from underneath them. Great job!