MycoRant

Well known photographer of fungi, Taylor Lockwood, is currently on tour through August 1st. He may be coming to a town near you. Check with your local mycological society to see if it has scheduled a show (the schedule isn’t posted at his website).

Taylor’s current shows are as follows (from his website, taylorlockwood.com):

• The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly
  Taylor presents his new video: The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly, followed by a Q & A session.
  The Good, the Bad, and the Deadly is a fast-paced overview of toxic mushrooms in DVD format with live footage, photographic stills, and graphics.
  Program length: approximately 1 hour.

• Chasing the Rain is a narrated digital slide show featuring photographs and stories from Taylor’s new book Chasing the Rain: My Treasure Hunt for the World’s Most Beautiful Mushrooms (Summer 2007). His encounters with colleagues and fellow-mushroom enthusiasts all over the world has afforded him a unique perspective on people, travel, and nature.This program features travel stories from Taylor’s mushroom hunting expeditions around the globe including images from: Tibet, Australia, Europe, Africa, Japan, India, Indonesia, as well as North America. A fast-paced, fun, and informative program combining science and cultural exchange at ground level, Chasing the Rain is sure to please a wide range of audiences.
  Program length: approximately 1 hour.

• Fantastic Fungi of the World illustrates the cultural and medicinal aspects of mushrooms and mushrooming while showcasing their beauty. With an emphasis on his latest trip to Tibet, this entertaining digital slide show is narrated by Taylor and features his beautiful mushroom photographs.
  Program length: approximately 1 hour.

Tags: photography, Taylor Lockwood