Shelf Fungus Along Little River

Shelf Fungus, October 23, 2005
After focusing on some colorful branches, I turned my attention downward. I found this shelf fungus attached to a fallen branch that was just laying near the edge of the stream. I used my 200 mm micro lens, and got really close. I got some closer shots too, but decided this was the framing I liked best. I set up the camera so that the branch would appear close to the diagonal between opposite corners, but just a little bit off. I didn't want TOO much symmetry, but I did want the branch to appear at an angle rather than horizontal or vertical within the frame.