Unacceptable Rypstra
053 (7) (WS) Autumn Gills
Macro Mondays: Translucent.
If I've id this correctly, it is a Prince mushroom (Agaricus augustus). It is edible, and can grow to a cap size of 16" with a stalk up to 14". The ones in this group were not up to that size. Apparently it's sweet scent is that of almonds, though I didn't quite catch that myself.
This week was so busy, that I was not actually planning a MM shot. During a break; however, I went on a mushroom hunt with my camera. When I saw this one kicked over, I decided to have some fun with it, side-lighting it with my Moman (from the left). It wasn't until I uploaded, that I realized it would perfectly fit the MM theme, as the light was emanating through the thinnest parts of the gill's edges (more obvious on the gills to the center and right of the frame where the shadow of the previous gill shows, but the light shines through the 'bottom' edge to highlight the unlit side with a beautiful glow)!
To all my Canadian follower: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
(As I wasn't thinking of MM, I had to go back to make sure my frame was under 3". If you feel like counting, I measured ~14 gills per 1/2" on this fungi, making the whole frame well under the limit for the group).
Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, etc. without my permission.
053 (7) (WS) Autumn Gills
Macro Mondays: Translucent.
If I've id this correctly, it is a Prince mushroom (Agaricus augustus). It is edible, and can grow to a cap size of 16" with a stalk up to 14". The ones in this group were not up to that size. Apparently it's sweet scent is that of almonds, though I didn't quite catch that myself.
This week was so busy, that I was not actually planning a MM shot. During a break; however, I went on a mushroom hunt with my camera. When I saw this one kicked over, I decided to have some fun with it, side-lighting it with my Moman (from the left). It wasn't until I uploaded, that I realized it would perfectly fit the MM theme, as the light was emanating through the thinnest parts of the gill's edges (more obvious on the gills to the center and right of the frame where the shadow of the previous gill shows, but the light shines through the 'bottom' edge to highlight the unlit side with a beautiful glow)!
To all my Canadian follower: Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
(As I wasn't thinking of MM, I had to go back to make sure my frame was under 3". If you feel like counting, I measured ~14 gills per 1/2" on this fungi, making the whole frame well under the limit for the group).
Please don't use this image on websites, blogs, etc. without my permission.