Possible the last fungus of the season

It is getting cold in this area. So these maybe the last fungus photos of the year. There is a chance I might come across more in the next couple of weeks. I guess we will see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shades State Park: The Water Falls, Episode I

This sequence of photo's are one scene shot at different distances and different shutter speeds. The progressively closer distances emphasized different parts of the scene. The slower and slower shutterspeeds gave the waterfalls softer and softer textures.

I like how the central log leads the eye along the waterfalls.

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Debris along the river

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shades State Park - The Critters

Here are some photos of the various critters I have seen at the park.

 

This centipede moved fast!

 

 

 

 

This owl swooped in from from a rocky overhang along the trail. It landed about eight feet in front of me and just stood looking at me for a few seconds. As I tried very slowly to raise my camera it tucked its self in the small crevice behind it. A hugh missed photographic opportunity, but. I still enjoyed the experience.

It's kinda cool that it was looking out at me through a spider web too.

 

 

 

 

This was a slug that was crawling on a wood railing. I was not able to use a tripod so I had to free hand it in low light. Still came out OK.

 

 

 

 

Another centipede.

Green bug. Katydid I think.

 

 

 

 

 

Shades State Park - The Ravines Part 2

Here are more photo's of the ravine trails from three weeks ago. I went to Shades again this weekend, so I will have a lot more to post soon.

 

Shades State Park - The Ravines Part 2

Here are more photo's of the ravine trails from three weeks ago. I went to Shades again this weekend, so I will have a lot more to post soon.

Shades State Park - The Fungus

This is the first time I have seen any red top mushrooms.