Fungi! Fabulous!! Constituting their own category of living things, neither plant nor animal. Your image reminds me of an old time portrait that shows this mushroom’s best side.
Warm, wet Florida supports many types. During some times of the year, fungi flourish in a wild array of colors and formations, proclaiming their existence.
Thank you Gary! Oooh! What colors do you see? Here it's white and browns. I'm amazed at how they will just pop up in our yard or flower beds. I'm enjoying them this fall. Thank you for chiming in.
Trametes versicolor was only one of the two Siri could identify. A search of that one offers good details, especially of “growth rings” that characterize most of our fungi.
Others are colored rusty-orange, bluish gray, lighter areas alternated with dark grays or earthy browns. The rusty orange ones grow in ripples like the early growth of loose leaf lettuce.
These all are ground dwellers, sometimes covering the old stump of a tree cut close to the ground.
I just googled this and pictures came up and "Turkey Tail" they call them. HA! How funny since Thanksgiving is upon us. Thank you Gary. The growth rings are cool looking.
Jules if you have not read the book or seen the 4 episode Netflix version of “All the light we cannot see “ you are in for a treat. Great curating of photo with your precious poem Question to ponder over Thanksgiving: With millions of runners in America , what can be done to unite them to help protect the earth we run on from the present and future ravages of Climate Change?
Clark, You are fabulous! Your haikus are a joy. Thank you for being here and the recommendation. I have not read or seen the "All the light we cannot see." I will write this down on my book list. And your beautiful question.
I would love to know your thoughts Julie on how the mushroom found the spirits to lighten up in the dark and damp environment. For me, I feel the mushroom's intention mattered for it to grow and finding happiness in whatever the environment you are in...
I love that, thank you for sharing. For me, it shows me that even in times of darkness the spirit is always with us and our light can shine even in the neglected areas.
Fungi! Fabulous!! Constituting their own category of living things, neither plant nor animal. Your image reminds me of an old time portrait that shows this mushroom’s best side.
Warm, wet Florida supports many types. During some times of the year, fungi flourish in a wild array of colors and formations, proclaiming their existence.
Thank you Gary! Oooh! What colors do you see? Here it's white and browns. I'm amazed at how they will just pop up in our yard or flower beds. I'm enjoying them this fall. Thank you for chiming in.
Trametes versicolor was only one of the two Siri could identify. A search of that one offers good details, especially of “growth rings” that characterize most of our fungi.
Others are colored rusty-orange, bluish gray, lighter areas alternated with dark grays or earthy browns. The rusty orange ones grow in ripples like the early growth of loose leaf lettuce.
These all are ground dwellers, sometimes covering the old stump of a tree cut close to the ground.
I just googled this and pictures came up and "Turkey Tail" they call them. HA! How funny since Thanksgiving is upon us. Thank you Gary. The growth rings are cool looking.
I’m most content when I feel enfolded with the natural world.
me too! :) Thank you, Gary.
Spirit animates!
“All the light we cannot see”
Makes life worth living…
Jules if you have not read the book or seen the 4 episode Netflix version of “All the light we cannot see “ you are in for a treat. Great curating of photo with your precious poem Question to ponder over Thanksgiving: With millions of runners in America , what can be done to unite them to help protect the earth we run on from the present and future ravages of Climate Change?
Clark, You are fabulous! Your haikus are a joy. Thank you for being here and the recommendation. I have not read or seen the "All the light we cannot see." I will write this down on my book list. And your beautiful question.
What a great photo! It amazes me how life finds it’s way in the dark and damp crevices. 🍄
I was so happy to spot this on the trail. Me too! Just amazing. Thank you for commenting Gail. :)
I loved that photo. Wishing you and your family a happy holiday.😄🦃🍷
Thank you so much Howard. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Love the short poem, the photograph, the concept behind it all.
Hi Nancy, Thank you so much for chiming in. I'm so happy you're here :)
I would love to know your thoughts Julie on how the mushroom found the spirits to lighten up in the dark and damp environment. For me, I feel the mushroom's intention mattered for it to grow and finding happiness in whatever the environment you are in...
I love that, thank you for sharing. For me, it shows me that even in times of darkness the spirit is always with us and our light can shine even in the neglected areas.
That's a really nice thought, Julie! Thankyou for sharing✨
This brings such hope ! Love seeing things like this.
Me too, Mom. It was so perfectly placed...so magnificent.
This is awesome!! So wonderful to see! Haven't really noticed any in the yard, but have seen them in the woods. Love this poem too!!!
Thank you Faith. This one in the tree was such a surprise to see. I hope you are enjoying your Friday. Will you be in town for Thanksgiving?
We are going to David's daughter's in Fulton for Thanksgiving.
Wonderful! xoxo
Thanks for the sweet response. Have a wonderful writing session Julie. The ripples of joy you transmit are contagious in all the best ways…
Thank you Clark. :) I'm grateful for you and this community we are building.
That's a cool find!
God always surprises and delights me.
He sure does! There is so much to see and appreciate it.