Ep. 51: Planet Fungi - Capturing Mushrooms with World-Famous Photographer Steve Axford

by Mushroom Hour

Today on Mushroom Hour we are blessed to have the chance to chat with international fungi photographer Stephen Axford. 

Watch the new "Planet Fungi - Northeast India" documentary made by Steve Axford and his partner Catherine Marciniak: https://www.planetfungi.movie/

Stephen is an ambassador for Sony Australia and has an international reputation as a specialist in nature photographer with a particular passion in macro fungi photography. He also has a unique expertise in time-lapse photography of fungi. The beauty and scientific accuracy of Stephen’s fungi photography have captivated national and international media, fungi experts and the general public, with a following that stretches from Patagonia to Vladivostok. His photographs have appeared in international books and magazines, including: Nat Geo Magazine in Spain/Portugal, Geo Magazine in Germany, Roots Magazine in Holland, Guardian Observer [UK], Daily Mail UK, Civilization Magazine of Beijing in China and Sciences et Avenir science magazine in France to name just a few. In recent years, Stephen has shared the science of fungi and his experiences photographing fungi to packed houses in presentations in Australia, China and Chile. A new direction in his work is his collaborations with international universities and fungi organizations to photograph and document fungi in forests around the world.

Topics Covered:

  • Origin Story of Steve Axford
  • Mushrooms of Australia
  • Secrets of Fungal Photography
  • The Breakout into Worldwide Recognition
  • Fungal Diversity in Yunan, China
  • Hidden Fungal Hotspots in Southeast Asia
  • "Planet Fungi" Documentary
  • Fungi as a Nutrition & Economic Resource
  • Exploring Assam & Meghalaya in Northeast India
  • Time-lapse Photography
  • Partnership with Catherine Marciniak
  • Australian Fires & Fire Obligate Fungi
  • Sharing the Mystery, Wonder and Appreciation of Fungi with Others
  • Future Documentary Plans

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