Fungi
Tilted - Think of mushrooms as the ephemeral fruit of a hidden underground fungi.
This one is slowly capsizing as it spreads spores for the next generation.
Semper fortis - Mushrooms are the "fruit" of fungi. They do not last long in the open.
This particular one (Collybiopsis sp), is at its prime of strenght and charm.
Trippy Shroom - The enticing effects of the Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), in ancient Scandinavia, gave birth to the story of Santa Claus we know today.
If you think you are tripping, it is not the fungi. Do some follow up research. ;)
One, two... Three! - These are Gymnopilus sp. They bless us with their presence in autumn and sprout mostly from rotten wood. Venture into the woods to see them.
And from this point of view, they are enhanced along the depth of field.
Halloween Santa? - This shot was taken in December, though it is not a prelude for the holidays.
These are a couple of basket stinkhorns (Clatharus ruber), fungi that "bloom into red cages". These are stinky and attract flies that spread the spores far and wide.
The fact that together, they resemble a Halloween Santa is just a bonus!
Such a stinker - (Phallus impudicus) an indecent scientific name for the common stinkhorn.
It is solemny judged by its erotic shape and foul odor. In nature, evertthing serves a purpose even if we do not notice it.
The odor attracts insects that help its spores spreading. And there is no shame in that!
Pre-melting - The magpie inkcap mushroom (Coprinopsis picacea), in a way, drips ink when it starts decaying.
At the time of the photo it looks healthy and pristine. Just bear in mind that while a photo is acceptable, eating it will be a toxic experience!
Puff! - The gray puffball (Bovista plumbea), resembles a random circular structure fallen on the grund.
The visible hole is just the start of the emission of spores that will be transported by the wind and begin anew.
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