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Copyright: Tjutjut Bramantoro (tjutjut) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1948 W: 87 N: 3190] (14627)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, AF-S VR Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Macro
Exposure: f/3.0, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-03 3:23
Viewed: 398
Points: 90
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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I bought this one at the super market near my house . . I like eating it - raw or fried . . locally available . . some imported one are more expensive but bigger size . .

Just want to share with you about the nutrition of this mushroom . .

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Fresh and dried shiitake have many uses in the cuisines of East Asia. In Chinese cuisine, they are often sauteed in vegetarian dishes such as Buddha's delight. In Japan, they are served in miso soup, used as the basis for a kind of vegetarian dashi, and also as an ingredient in many steamed and simmered dishes. In Korean cuisine, they are commonly used in dishes such as bulgogi (marinated grilled beef), jjigae (stews), namul (sauteed vegetable dishes). In Thailand, they may be served either fried or steamed.

Shiitake are often dried and sold as preserved food in packages. These must be rehydrated by soaking in water before using. Many people prefer dried shiitake to fresh, considering that the sun-drying process draws out the superior umami flavour from the dried mushrooms by breaking down proteins into amino acids and transforms ergosterol to vitamin D. The stems of shiitake are rarely used in Japanese and other cuisines, primarily because the stems are harder and take longer to cook than the soft fleshy caps. The highest grade of shiitake are called donko in Japanese.

Today, Shiitake mushrooms have become popular in many other countries as well. Russia produces and also consumes large amounts of them, mostly sold pickled; and the shiitake is slowly making its way into western cuisine as well. There is a global industry in shiitake production, with local farms in most western countries in addition to large scale importation from China, Japan, Korea and elsewhere.
Because they can now be grown world wide, their availability is widespread and their price has decreased.

Shiitake mushrooms have been researched for their medicinal benefits, most notably their anti-tumor properties in laboratory mice. These studies have also identified the polysaccharide lentinan, a (1-3) β-D-glucan, as the active compound responsible for the anti-tumor effects.
Extracts from shiitake mushrooms have also been researched for many other immunological benefits, ranging from anti-viral properties to possible treatments for severe allergies, as well as arthritis.

Lenthionine, a key flavour compound of shiitake, also inhibits platelet aggregation, so it is a promising treatment for thrombosis.
Shiitake are also one of a few known natural sources of vegan and kosher vitamin D (vitamin D2).

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I put these three mushrooms on table glass with dark sheet BG . .
No tripod . . no crop . . increase contrast and resize . .

Thank you for viewing it . .

Cheers,
TJutjut

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ciao Tjutjut..
your note is interesting (for me exotic).. excellent the focus.. perfect with BG.. thanks
ciao Marco

Hello Tjutjut,
From the thumbnail, I thought they were betel nuts. A wonderfully composed picture. The reflection of the mushrooms is very clear. A very creative presentation with an artistic touch.

Best regards,
Sharina

Hi dear Tjutjut
Excellent macro with great reflection. Art way of seeing. Very good comosition
Best wishes my friend
Melany

Hi Tjutjut
Great composition,nice colours and details.
Thanks for the note.
Regards
JDiogo

Hi TJujut,
Excellent composition and lovely macro picture of the mushrooms, beautiful colors and sharp picture, Excellent POV. and details , Nice note too,
My compliments
Michel

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4097 W: 213 N: 3582] (27029)
  • [2008-06-03 5:12]

Hi Tjutjut

Good reflections, with superb dof, sharpness, contrast, & tonal range. Excellent graphism too. Bagus sekali!

Very nice Tjutjut! I like this against the black BG! I love mushrooms, we stuff them here with all sorts of good stuff! Now I'm hungry.............
B-)
Linda

Hello Tjutjut,
Beautiful still life shot.
Very nice DOF, light and composition.
Yes, shitaki mushrooms are very healthy. TFS
Vandana

Hi dear Tjutjut
Excellent macro with beautiful reflections,
Beautiful contrast especially on a black background.
Well done my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

Hi my friend...
Beautiful shot...
Nice composition...
Andro

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1163 W: 42 N: 1172] (5852)
  • [2008-06-03 13:23]

Mighty taste Tjutjut morsils on display. Great note my friend.
Like the use of the glass ahd the reflection that it provided. Texture of the tops well captures.

Dan

Hello my friend

a wonderful composition here, exellent lighting and DOF and very effective with the reflections too. Indeed your notes are equally intersting so an all round superb posting

TFS regards Helen

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3303 W: 269 N: 6218] (23150)
  • [2008-06-03 15:34]

Superb idea! The shiny surface is a great contrast to the shagginess of the caps.
I like the notes too
TFS
Silke

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  • kross1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 388 W: 9 N: 525] (2026)
  • [2008-06-03 15:42]

Hi Tjutjut,
Great shot of the shitake mushrooms. The details are very good, I especially like the reflection. The D.O.F. is also very nice as well. I'm a big fan of shitake mushroom soup, have you ever had it?
Regards,
Kevin

Hi Tjutjut,

Another image with a beautiful construction. I love the working on reflections and the light very controled of this image.

A great picture,
Thx for sharing.

Hello Dear Tjut
Super closeup and very informative
TFS

hi Tjutjut
how are you dear
lovely macro shot
wonderful details
lovely composition
very informative notes
i like the BG and the lighting

best regards
Manuj Mehta
:)soon

Hello Tjutjut,

Beautifull composition.
The lights are interesting.
Well done.
Creative !!

jp

Asalamualakum Bro,
Great macro-graphy shot bro...Indah sekali hasil nya sekali ini.Susunan subjek yang baik dan cara pengambaran bro cukup memuaskan.Well done.

CM

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  • Kiwis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1591 W: 0 N: 173] (12253)
  • [2008-06-04 2:50]

Hi Tjutjut,
Perfect composition and DOF. The reflection is great and the details on the mushrooms is perfect and clear. Great shot. Thanks
Diane

hello dear tjutjut

great closeup
good focus and dof
lovely reflections
informative note

tfs
js

hi Tjutjut

You have been doing well with macro and this mushroom shot gives nice DOF blur and sharpness to the point of focus. Very good work with that lens.

tfs, bill

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1388 W: 122 N: 1975] (16695)
  • [2008-06-04 6:32]

Hello Tjutjut! Very nice 'nature morte' with a very good dark background and a very sharp image, thanks!

Mario

WOW! Very good detail! Nice reflection and background. TFS and have a great day!

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 532 W: 40 N: 641] (6452)
  • [2008-06-04 22:05]

asyik permainan dofnya pak

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 393 W: 0 N: 231] (2384)
  • [2008-06-04 22:37]

i always love the light manangement of your photo, so does this one. very focused and nice presented with great dof. informative note also. tfs, Tjutjut

Great capture - excellent detail of this mushrooms.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3299 W: 85 N: 2619] (17527)
  • [2008-06-05 11:10]

Hello Tjutjut.
Very good tribute to the Mushroom.
We in Holland eat them very often too.
Raw as a snack or frieted by meals. they always taste good.
Well captured as a still life.
Best regards from Jan

bro Tjutjut,

i like to cook it with chicken.. chicken mushroom in soy sauce.. hehe yummy..

disana bro murah? here it is a bit expensive yang jenis ne.. apa pon bro excellent capture.. stunning reflection on the dark bg.. a job well done.

regards, terry

Hi Tjutjut,
Wonderful shot of interesting mushrooms...
Perfect focus. Good details.Well done.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

Hi Tjutjut,
Nice ohoto,good composition.
Best regards,
Ralf

Hi dear Friend Tjutjut,
Very Beautiful capture - excellent detail of this mushrooms.Congrats!!!
Best Wishes.Have a nice week end.
Deniz:)

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 780 W: 0 N: 1191] (4966)
  • [2008-06-07 7:49]

HI Tjutjut
Nice and sharp, well cropped composition.
Love the reflection.
Now you just reminded me that I have to make dinner.
Good shot
Dot

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  • Cyn Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 15] (310)
  • [2008-06-07 12:24]

Hey tju tju! Nice compo of this mushrooms! i like it,very well done :-)
Marylene

Hi Tjutjut,
Very nice shot,great light, low DOF and well composed.Good job.Best Regards
TFS

* Piotr *

Excellent PP work Tjutjut. A good POV and fine focus and detail. I am the only one in this household who will eat mushrooms. TFS,
David

Special
Good note Tjutjut
The little things often can come out 'great'
I see this chopped fine in the pan ..sizzling together with Tomato and unions ^_^
Welldone .. have a fine WE , Rgds
John
pl

Hi Tjut,

a great shot of my favourite delicacy - mushroom!

nice dof and the BG is just superb! thanks for the informative info too.

TFS
Regards
Agoes

Healthy diet! Great work my friend.
Dennis

Beautiful still life. Excellent reflection.

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  • Ramdan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 673 W: 29 N: 1295] (4929)
  • [2008-06-15 23:10]

Hi Tjutjut,
I should say, LOVELY. The setup, the exposure, the result - making a great photo. I am seeing a great food photography works in your gallery that I had been missing since my long break from this great TL.

Wonderful work, Tjutjut.

Regards,
Ramdan.

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1793 W: 65 N: 0] (16697)
  • [2008-06-28 3:24]

Great shot dear friend ;)))
Best wishes,
J ;)

Hi Bro

remind me of my previous shots on Mushroom MAcro.... nice and DOF is very aceptable

Amri HMS

Hello Tjutjut,
Great compo and detail. Excelent sharpness and tones. A great work.
My regards, mb

Olá Tjutjut,
More one great shot and interesting note.
Great contrast between BG and FP.
Cheers
Raimundo

Great compo and I love the reflection.
Well done
David

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