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Fresh Fungus May 11

© Michelle Alton

Fresh Fungus May 11

Uploaded: May 12, 2014 | Entered: May 12, 2014 03:51:24

Description


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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comments

Michelle Alton May 12, 2014 0

Here's the May 9 version shown in its chosen location.
#1572768

Ken Smith level-classic May 12, 2014 0

They pop up quick, don't they. And good advice to not eat it. Better safe than sorry. :-) #11043504

John Rivera level-deluxe May 12, 2014 0

An amazing and so detailed capture! #11043566

Monnie Ryan May 12, 2014 0

Absolutely do not eat it! Looks like an other-world being - cool! #11043585

Renata Gusciora May 12, 2014 0

Ha! The famous fungus!!:-)Looks amazing though, doesn't it?!Fabulous light and details, Michelle! #11043590

David Phalen May 12, 2014 0

Certainly happy you didn't give in to any desire to taste.:) Outstanding light and details!! #11043624

Martha R. Mazon level-classic May 12, 2014 0

At least this one is honest enough to LOOK frightening! Excellent detail and light in this dramatic macro. #11043635

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 12, 2014 0

That is amazing! Wonderful shot and the light is awesome! #11043732

Neal D. Hatcher May 12, 2014 0

Super capture-It sure looks like if you ate it you would see strange things #11043788

Carol L. Fowler May 13, 2014 0

fascinating fungus structure! #11043843

Jeffrey R. Bange May 13, 2014 0

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. #11043897

Barbara Waldoch May 13, 2014 0

It's a beauty, Michelle! #11043933

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 13, 2014 0

Amazing details, Michelle. #11043975

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 14, 2014 0

Excellent details, capture and presentation, Michelle!! #11044788

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 16, 2014 0

Fantastic details and light, Michelle!
~♥~ #11045783

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 17, 2014 0

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 #11046773


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