I couldn’t resist photographing this fungi yesterday morning. I had noticed it beginning to grow out of the soil the night before. My camera was ready at dawn.
Fungi and dew laden grass – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/200, ISO 1250, Canon 100-400mm at 148mm, natural light
The lemon meringue-colored fungi was intriguing, but I haven’t figured out yet what it is. The parasol shape was visually appealing to me too.
To get the photos I took of it, I had my camera as close to the ground as I could get it and turned the LCD screen on, so I didn’t need to use the viewfinder. I simply twisted the LCD screen so I could view it from above.
I took a lot of photos of the fungi in dim light, hoping that some would turn out. I was pleased with most of the resulting images.
Fungi represent a unique aspect of nature that is distinct from plants and animals. Mushrooms, toadstools, and lichens play a crucial role in ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and supporting various forms of life. They exhibit a vast diversity in forms and functions.
I’m glad I photographed this specimen very early in the morning. By the time the sun had lit it up, the fungi was already beginning to decay.
Life is good.
Mia
I have created a mushroom, toadstool, and lichen photo gallery which can be seen here. ‘ll be adding the other fungi and lichen photos I have taken over the years to it as I have time.
It is beautiful!
Strange but beautiful. I love how the morning light gives the fungi a translucent quality. Thanks Mia.
I love it!! There just isn’t enough fungi photography.
Thank you for your early morning diligence. Fungi are so often beautiful – like this one.