Mushroom Fall
"Nature alone is antique and the oldest art a mushroom." - Thomas Carlyle
My mom says it's in the Czech blood this mushroom thing. I don't particularly like mushrooms as a food source however there is something exciting about finding some and bring them home. I guess its some foraging gene that lays dormant in the hearts of some of us. This is a photograph of mom smiling as she prepares a wild mature puff ball for breading and frying. A few potatoes and some tartar sauce later and you've got a pretty good meal on your hands...
Nikon D70 | 400 | 1/50 | f4.5
- Lens: Nikon 50mm f/1.4D
- Flash: Nikon SB-27
- Tripod: None
- Lighting: Flash w/ Artificial Lighting
- Post Pro: Color Balance
- Weather: Indoor
- Time of Day: Late Afternoon
- Location: Milton, Ontario, Canada
Posted on October 28, 2005 4:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (10) |
Comments
tj
That thing is HUGE!!! Great photo.
Here from Michele's, but I love your photos and will be back
Posted at October 28, 2005 6:09 PM
Carol
Hi Paul. That sounds yummy.
Did you zap the band picture?
Posted at October 28, 2005 6:17 PM
Yaeli
You're mum looks so sweet! And that sounds like one very tasty meal. I love mushrooms, although i'm pretty sure I've never eaten a mature white puff ball. :o)
Michele sent me.
Posted at October 28, 2005 7:54 PM
lu
Wow. That *is* big.
And I agree, your mom is adorable.
Posted at October 28, 2005 9:01 PM
maggie
I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuvvvvvvv mushrooms, cooked or raw.
Michele sent me.
Posted at October 28, 2005 10:07 PM
srp
Lovely picture of your mom, I'm sure she is proud of you.
Knowing nothing about mushrooms, how do you know for sure you are picking the right kind, not poisonous.
Posted at October 28, 2005 11:34 PM
missc
I don't fancy mushrooms either :)
Posted at October 29, 2005 8:18 PM
Wonho
So big, never saw.
Posted at October 30, 2005 6:44 AM
Romana
Hey Pavli,
The mushroom looks better then it taste, true the tartar sauce does help a bit.This is a really nice pic of mom.I absolutely love your work!!! :)
Love sis Ro.
Posted at November 2, 2005 8:06 PM
Paul Sveda
That mushroom right there was at the limit for the edible size. You usualy want to get your hands on them when they are a little smaller and firmer. That size is pretty common though. The little puff balls tend to make for better eats.
cheers
P.
Posted at November 12, 2005 3:14 PM