Almost too perfect

I LOVE mushrooms that look like small goblets or bird baths in the forest. This absolute beauty was growing at the Waiparous trails, NW of Calgary, when a few of us spent the day botanizing the area on 31 August 2012. And, yes, I wish I had removed the twig before taking the photo, but I seem to remember that I was feeling just too tired and painful to bend down, plus I have to try and keep up with the group : )