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white
Hygrophorus eburneus
Ivory Waxy Cap
Cowboy's Handkerchief
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droplets
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M is for Magnificent Mushrooms (+ 18 insets)

M is for Magnificent Mushrooms (+ 18 insets)
(+ 18 insets above in notes!)

I have been arguing with myself until this moment where this picture should go: "W is for Wonderful White" or "M is for Magnificent Mushrooms". But M just HAS to be for Mushrooms, right?! Yes, I have many pictures of mushrooms, but this one stands out from all the rest. So, with this upload, the matter is finally settled!

These mushrooms are called Ivory Waxy Caps, but they are also known by the name "Cowboy's Handkerchief" because the droplets and moisture you see are actually slime that oozes from this fungus to keeps it hydrated and also serves as a deterrant to any wildlife which might be considering these mushrooms for a meal. I hope that I never encounter a handkerchief used by a cowboy. *shudder*

Explored on March 29, 2014. Highest placement, #1.

Petar Bojić, Marie-claire Gallet, , Ramon Hierro and 104 other people have particularly liked this photo


56 comments - The latest ones
 Indira Nair
Indira Nair
This is so well captured, Janet!!
9 years ago.
 Eve
Eve
Une belle capture !
Bonne soirée Janet !
9 years ago.
 Claudine Gaulier-Denis
Claudine Gaulier-Den…
j'aime beaucoup!
bonne semaine
9 years ago.
 Chrissy
Chrissy club
WOOOOOOOOOOOOW, They are AWWWWWWESOME. I love these PERFECT white buddies. The Droplets are BEAUTIFUL - and it is slime!?!?!?! really? Can´t´wait to explore into the woods again and find some mushrooms. LOVELY LOVELY LOVELY. Kisses and hugs to you pod sister
9 years ago.
 PhLB - Luc Boonen
PhLB - Luc Boonen club
great job Janet, I agree with the M
9 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
I just can't get over the amazing quality of your photographs. I have so loved going through your pictures and I want to say how wonderful your work here is. I am so pleased that I have discovered you and your work
9 years ago.
 niraK68
niraK68 club
klasse Serie
9 years ago.
 ColRam
ColRam club
Une série magnifique ***********
9 years ago.
 Rita Guimaraes
Rita Guimaraes
What a wonderful series (I saw all them).
But please, don´t ask me to tell you which one is my favorite.
They´re fantastic (texture, color, details).
Love this.
9 years ago.
 Brenda Boisvert
Brenda Boisvert
A wonderful series of captures!!!!!
9 years ago.
 Ken Dies
Ken Dies
Hi Janet. You have some lovely and very interesting mushrooms here. Your photography is wonderful. The last inset is commonly refereed to as a jelly tooth ( Pseudohydum gelatinosum) Not common inland I have only seen one. # 10& 11 are fantastic photos as these lichens ( Lichenomphalia umbellifera) are only about 1 cm. tall. And of course the ivory waxycap ( Hygrophorus eburneus) , very common but always beautiful. Terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
merveilleuses photos Janet ! bravo*********************
Belle journée pour vous ! bisous♫
9 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
so so beautiful and linear image
9 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
love it

( thanks for you so kind comments always!
9 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Still wonders, I enjoy and I enjoy ..
Catches also exceptional and great qualities can only rejoice ..
Superb very fine work my friend ..!
Good day.
9 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Exceptional pair of mushrooms! Love their color and the lighting!
9 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Congrats at #1 on Explore!
9 years ago.
 Dean Morley (mostly off)
Dean Morley (mostly… club
What a lovely selection of mushies you have here, Janet, and such nice details on the images. :-)
9 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
These are wonderful, Janet! All so well photographed!
9 years ago.
 Chrissy
Chrissy club
#1#1#1#1#1#1#1 so rightful! :-D
9 years ago.
 Don Sutherland
Don Sutherland club
Amazing shot.
9 years ago.
 Levina de Ruijter
Levina de Ruijter
That is a beautiful series of mushrooms, most of which I can't recall having ever seen before. Excellent work, Janet.
9 years ago.
 Kaunos
Kaunos
What a wonderful series.
9 years ago.
 Julien Rappaport
Julien Rappaport club
Une série de photos intéressantes
9 years ago.
 guenievre
guenievre
Des petits bijoux, ces photos!
9 years ago.
 (*NIKonGT*)
(*NIKonGT*)
Janet, your serie is breathtaking. outstanding and wonderful captured! CONGRAT
Many greetings from Sw.
9 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
adorable duo and another superb series !
9 years ago.
 foto buff
foto buff
M-agnificent!
9 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
Superbe photographie et belle soirée !!!!
9 years ago.
 Stormlizard
Stormlizard club
Very nice photo.
True, your description does sort of dampen the appetite for mushrooms on toast.
9 years ago.
 Richard Nuttall
Richard Nuttall
Excellent truly excellent
9 years ago.
 Ch'an
Ch'an club
Belle série !
9 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
And.. entwined to almost a ♥

And,,,, they ARE your hearts love !

Beautiful !
9 years ago.
 Horizon 36
Horizon 36 club
Brilliant capture.... beautiful mushrooms perfect...well done.
9 years ago.
 Eliana Verona
Eliana Verona club
Uma série de excepcional beleza....puro encantamento ♥♥♥
9 years ago.
 Koko Nut
Koko Nut
"M" is for magnificent menagerie of mushrooms!!!!! what a collection! all very beautiful!

It's been fun catching up with your alphabet!!
9 years ago. Edited 9 years ago.
 dgmphoto
dgmphoto club
Great series of shots
9 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
A superb series of magnificent mushroom photos! All stunningly beautiful!
Absolute perfection, Janet!:)
9 years ago.
 .t.a.o.n.
.t.a.o.n.
amazing series !
9 years ago.
 Nicole Le Roy
Nicole Le Roy
Très belle Janet !
9 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
An absolutely cracking macro shot...........together with a super, but revolting description of why they are called a "cowboys handkerchief".

These really stand out with that lovely silky white colour, they have a beautiful sheen on them. The others in the series are equally excellent. You are really lucky to have all these near to you :)

There are so many photos in the little boxes on the main photo that there's not mushroom for any more (sorry)!!
9 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful shot and lighting; to be honest some of the PiP's I do like even (much) more.
9 years ago.
 Burbujamontoro
Burbujamontoro
Muy buen trabajo , encantadora Galería , Saludos desde España
9 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal
Thanks for the mushroom education, and such a beautifully shot photo! I always enjoy looking at your work!
9 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
:) Hello again

Terrific Shot!!
Thanks for Posting in
The Hawk's Aerie!!
9 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
:)

Seen and enjoyed again in: The Little Pond
9 years ago.
 vero
vero club
je crois qu'ils sont amoureux, magnifique champignons, d'une telle beauté, j'aime sentir l'odeur des bois des champignons, bisous Véro
9 years ago.
 Dinesh
Dinesh club
Beautiful
9 years ago.
 Roger Dodger
Roger Dodger club
Great series of images, I'm feeling quite hungry now, hope they are all edible!
9 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
M is for a Marvellous set of mushrooms images, Janet. I never cease to be amazed at the variety you have there.
Seen in the group Prime lenses (fixed focal length)
9 years ago.
 Fizgig
Fizgig
Great detail!
9 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Thank you for sharing your beautiful picture.
Admired in The 700+ Club

www.ipernity.com/group/1015593
9 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Absolutely mind blowing Janet - wonderful photos
7 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
Wonderful collection of mushrooms, Janet !!! They are all so delicate !!! Perfect captures !
5 years ago.
 Petar Bojić
Petar Bojić club
Well done!
5 years ago.

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