The cluster of mushrooms stood out in the green moss. What variety were they? I didn’t know. I still don’t know. According to my basic research, this could be a Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare), which is common in woodlands and tends to grow in clusters on decaying tree trunks. There were other hits, however, including Hypholoma capnoides and even the fabled magic mushrooms.
I used my Olympus TG6 in microscope mode to take a closer look and see what wonders were revealed at the macro level. Zooming in so close is very tricky- stability and light become hugely important.
One way to increase stability when photographing the subject and improve image quality would be to use a tripod combined with the camera app, so I don't have to touch the camera when taking a shot. Holding the camera by hand gives me flexibility, but it creates motion aberrations, particularly when I'm contorting like pretzel while taking a shot. Which reminds me, I need to do more yoga.
I hope you enjoyed the mushroom trip. If you recognize this species, please let me know in the comments.
Nice and clear photos. I remember that you live high up in the north! And I imagine that you may have been out taking photos recently? The weather is out of order. Here in Sweden where I live, it hasn't snowed in many years. There are a few snowdrifts that melt away the next day. Here you can pick winter mushrooms. I'm thinking mainly of funnel chanterelles. Looking at your photos, it looks as if it were Sweden!
This is neat that you find similarities between Sweden and British Columbia (BC). I took the pictures in December, but this is how the forest looks today as well. Southwestern BC is very warm compared to the rest of Canada. Because of warm currents off the Pacific, there's a lush rainforest all year round. We don't get a lot of snow in coastal areas, but this year, we haven't had any snow in the lower elevations like downtown where I live. Plenty of snow on the peaks though. Picking winter mushrooms would be a fun activity (if you know how to identify fungi :).
Woww these are fantastic photographs, what a beauty of perfect homgos in structure, texture and shape. I love the contrast with the green!
Mushrooms are very interesting subjects to explore photographically. It's also fun and challenging.
And your pictures are fantastic, congratulations!
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Gracias! Los hongos son misteriosos, hermosos, graciosos, y peligrosos. 😆