When I learned that mushrooms falls under the classification of fungus, I was awed… that’s just so unthinkable. What a fungus implies are bacteria, molds, yeast or anything that’s really icky. Though there are some mushrooms that have an icky quality, most of them are bewitchingly lovely and some are such a delight to eat. Even the poisonous ones are a sight to see.
Mushroom is also referred to as “toadstool” – there are many analogies and explanations that go back centuries ago regarding why is it referred to as such. One reason that I amusingly regard as true is that because folklore and fairy tale books often illustrate toads or frogs sitting on top of a mushroom with its’ tongue stuck out catching a fly. And oftentimes too, dwarfs or gnomes were also depicted with a mushroom; they’re either under it, beside it or on top of it. I remember when I was little, every time my playmates and me saw a mushroom we would say – oh, there’s a dwarf’s house.
I believe there are plenty of stories that have been told and still to be told about these lovely fungi… they are so magical, so mysterious… a spring of wonderment.
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Wow! They look like plants which grow under the ocean. I LOVE the orange one in the large photo. It’s stunning!
Rach.
thanks, rach! the orange one is just one of the many coral-like mushrooms. i was really amazed when i saw it.
Wow! These are so gorgeous! Did you find these all in one area, or are these a collection from different places? I can’t believe the myriad of shapes and colors. The large one that’s third from the top looks so whimsical and lovely!!
no, i just found these around our yard… thank you very much!
What a variety to have right in your backyard!
Gorgeous caps!
thanks a lot!
As usual, thank you for the stunning photos! You truly have an artist’s eye! I will be sharing your post in every medium possible.
that is really, really nice of you! thank you very much… i truly appreciate it!
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stunning photos of mushrooms!
big thanks!
this post is a short story…congratulations
thank you.
Beautiful photos and so informative. Thanks for visiting my author page. Did you manage to ID my fungi? No-one has been able to so far and I would love to know what it is. I have other photos if you want to see them. Have a great week.
thank you, the pleasure is mine. i made a comment in your post, to answer your question… thanks again!
Appreciated. Jane
I am a long time fan of lovely fungi. You have done an excellent job of capturing them in your photos!
thank you very much… i’m glad you think so!
Thank you for showing a range of these beautiful Fungi!
and thanks to you too!
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Your picture is gorgeous!
thank you! i’m glad you think so.
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