Mushrooms, Viewed with a Filter

Winter on the West Coast… To say that this is a moist time of the year would be an understatement. Wherever you go, the forest presents evidence of moisture.

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After looking up, time to look down at my feet. Here is a very ordinary shot of tiny mushrooms, poking out of the mosses. A typical forest floor moment in the winter, on the BC Gulf Islands.

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When I looked at this photo, I decided to play with some filters. See what would result.

Mushrooms and moss, BC Gulf Islands forest floor. Photo © Andrée Fredette

It got interesting. I could see the various colourways…

Mushrooms and moss, BC Gulf Islands forest floor. Photo © Andrée FredetteHow easy it would be to get fabric printed in contrasting colours, by playing with filters.

Mushrooms and moss, BC Gulf Islands forest floor. Photo © Andrée Fredette

Why not go for brutal brightness? Indeed.

Or just go for the black and white classic…

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