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Fresh Fungus May 11


	Fresh Fungus May 11 --- I don't remember the exact date when I first noticed this fungus growing on a tree stump beside our driveway. But it looked like two ping-pong balls that day--maybe a little smaller. ---- The next time I took notice was on May 9. It was about seven inches at the widest diameter and was very intriguing. I showed that day's photo to our fascinating photographer, Renata, who is an experienced mushroom forager, and she advised NOT to eat it. ---- By yesterday the monster was over 10 inches wide and looked like this. I blackened the background to spotlight the fungus better. A May 9 photo on the stump is going to be posted in the discussion area. ---- Michelle Alton
	On its Stump ----- Viewed from a different angle. Michelle Alton

Michelle Alton

Here's the May 9 version shown in its chosen location.

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May 12, 2014

- Ken Smith

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They pop up quick, don't they. And good advice to not eat it. Better safe than sorry. :-)

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May 12, 2014

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An amazing and so detailed capture!

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May 12, 2014

Monnie Ryan

Absolutely do not eat it! Looks like an other-world being - cool!

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May 12, 2014

Renata Gusciora

Ha! The famous fungus!!:-)Looks amazing though, doesn't it?!Fabulous light and details, Michelle!

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May 12, 2014

David Phalen

Certainly happy you didn't give in to any desire to taste.:) Outstanding light and details!!

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May 12, 2014

- Martha R. Mazon

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At least this one is honest enough to LOOK frightening! Excellent detail and light in this dramatic macro.

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May 12, 2014

- Linda D. Lester

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That is amazing! Wonderful shot and the light is awesome!

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May 12, 2014

Neal D. Hatcher

Super capture-It sure looks like if you ate it you would see strange things

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May 12, 2014

Carol L. Fowler

fascinating fungus structure!

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May 12, 2014

Jeffrey R. Bange

Awesome capture Michelle, really shows up well against the black background. I hope you don't decide to go away for a couple of weeks as it might take over your house before you return, LOL.

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May 12, 2014

Barbara Waldoch

It's a beauty, Michelle!

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May 13, 2014

- R. J. Laudenbacher

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Amazing details, Michelle.

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May 13, 2014

Ujjwal Mukherjee

Excellent details, capture and presentation, Michelle!!

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May 14, 2014

- Lisa J. Boulden

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Fantastic details and light, Michelle!
~♥~

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May 15, 2014

- Laura E. Swan

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It's actually quite beautiful and graceful and with the black BG it's hard to tell if it is growing in the sea or on land! nature sure does produce some fascinating life forms!

We have tree stumps around here that those before us made cutting trees that overgrew and we have mushrooms that grow in them. They look nothing like this however! WOW to YOURS! :D

-Laura :D

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May 17, 2014

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