Episode description
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
Episode Resources:
- Steve Axford Website: https://steveaxford.smugmug.com/
- "Planet Fungi" Documentary: https://www.planetfungi.movie/
- Steve Axford & Catherine Marciniak IG: https://www.instagram.com/planet_fungi/
- Mycena Interrupta (Mushroom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycena_interrupta
- Mycena chlorophos (Mushroom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycena_chlorophos
- Aseroe Rubra (Mushroom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aseroe_rubra
- Panaeolus Axfordii (Mushroom): https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Panaeolus-axfordii-sp-nov-a-b-Basidiocarps-in-their-natural-habitat-c-Basidiospores_fig1_339459453