Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: mycologist

I thought the surrounding moss was pretty in this image, even if the mushroom itself is falling apart. Still like the tan colour of the fungus, though, with its gills displayed.

I suspect I'm going to be completely running out of mushroom shots long before our next fungi season arrives, but I do still come across the occasional one that is fit to post : ) Found this tiny mushroom growing at Brown-Lowery Provincial Park on 17th August last year. Just spent a most uninspiring and unrewarding afternoon driving east of the city. I've only ever driven eastwards maybe twice and never as far as I went today, so for me it was a nerve-wracking drive (driving phobia). Before I left the city, I called in at Canadian Tire and bought a tiny car compass to replace the other one I bought but can't find. Made me feel more confident as I sped along Highway 22X, seeing an E in large, clear writing. Then I made a turn and headed back in the opposite direction, retracing my tire tracks. So, the obvious thing to expect would be to see a W on my compass, right, as I headed westwards back towards the city? It never appeared - all I got was either NE or SE for the whole return trip! And all I saw for my bravery were four Magpies!! Not even a Raven, LOL.