Fungi Survey at Paxton Pits

The last wildlife monthly survey of the year at Paxton concentrates on fungi and we were fortunate to have a fine day and plenty of species last Saturday. The first image of a troop of Mycena (?) toadstools sums up the magic of the morning (second image with flash to light the stems). Puff balls, Shaggy Pholiota, Dead Man's Fingers, Beefsteak bracket, three types of Inkcaps and another Mycena species complete the images displayed here though we found many many more species and are hoping to identify a few more.

Holkham Birds

Sighting of a Great White Egret led some of the party to explore a side creek of the lake at Holkham where we discovered a whole community of water birds hunting for food in the reeds or just resting in the sun. A bit distant for my lens but the photos give an idea of the diversity there.

 

Holkham Park Deer

A very enjoyable day yesterday at Holkham - thanks Nick for arranging the RPS Nature Group outing and laying on very good weather and very cooperative deer. The males were busy setting up their groups of hinds and bellowing at each other. They are used to humans so take very little notice of photographers - one buck failed to get John's attention. I wanted to get some images that give the feel of the  motion of the herds - need further work on this!

Sheringham

Some images from Sheringham taken yesterday evening. Today is Holkham for a walk around the Park and Beach with RPS Nature Group. Hoping for a bright day and plenty of deer and birds!!

Foggy Morning in Toft

A very foggy yesterday for an early morning walk round the village - the only thing I found to talk to was a painted cow missing all the Cambridge crowds and, despite the notice, the fish and chip shop was not open.

 

Workshop on Flash Techniques

Yesterday evening, Toft Photogroup and CCC had a photography evening in Toft Churchyard practising various flash and night photography techniques.  Zoe came along with her black and irridescent angel wings and white fans and feathers. The three church images are comparable exposures - first with the security lights on, then unlit and finally lit by light painting with a handheld flash gun. The first and second images of Zoe are single flashes while the third and fourth images are long exposures with several flashes during the exposure.