The first day in Monteverde was extremely rainy. Most of the wild creatures seemed to be hidden. There were, however, plenty of other wonders to behold! These mushrooms were perfectly positioned beneath an enormous leaf, thus protecting them from the frequent and heavy rainfall. Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica.
Admittedly, some editing was required to lend such a dramatic contrast. That said, this young scaly pholiota mushroom was still a dramatic and beautiful stand-out in the dreary forest. Photo taken in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
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Like any self-respecting hiker, I despise the swarms of mosquitoes that emerge during really wet summers, but as a nature lover, find myself in awe at the vast array of fungi that also appear. This Scaly Pholiata cluster was encountered deep in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
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As morning sun pierces trough the foliage, this lovely little pholiota cluster hides amidst the shadows. Bald Eagle Forest, PA. Prints of this image are not currently for sale. Please check back for future availability!
A couple of chanterelle waxy caps. On such a dark, dreary day, the camera flash illuminated them in such a way as to give the impression of tiny little lanterns. When admiring beautiful mushrooms, I always feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland.
It's captivating to think that these are nothing more than the tiny fruits of a vast, underground mycelium network.
Photo taken in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
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As seen from beneath, this large cluster of beautiful, tiny mushrooms were found growing on a rotting hemlock log.
When admiring beautiful mushrooms, I always feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland.
It's captivating to think that these are nothing more than the tiny fruits of a vast, underground mycelium network.
Photo taken at Tall Timbers State Park, PA, USA.
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A dead tree branch completely engulfed by orange blob mold, deep in the forest. This branch was less than half the width of a penny, just to offer a scale of size. Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA. Prints of this image are not currently for sale. Please check back for future availability!
Despite their stunning coloration, these probable scarlet waxy caps were so tiny I nearly stepped on them! However tiny, it's always exciting to see beautiful mushrooms tucked away in the forest.
Bald Eagle Forest, PA. Prints of this image are not currently for sale. Please check back for future availability!
A cluster of pinwheel marasmius mushrooms. These beige-colored, extremely tiny shrooms are easy to overlook. It makes a fellow wonder how many other tiny marvels we walk right by in daily life.....
Photo taken in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
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A young yellow patches mushroom, surrounded by it's mysterious forest environment.
Photographed at Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
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A beautiful cluster of mushrooms! Their name is unknown to me. When admiring beautiful mushrooms, I always feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland.
It's captivating to think that these are nothing more than the tiny fruits of a vast, underground mycelium network. Bald Eagle Forest, PA. Prints of this image are not currently for sale. Please check back for future availability!
The first day in Monteverde was extremely rainy. Most of the wild creatures seemed to be hidden. There were, however, plenty of other wonders to behold! These mushrooms were perfectly positioned beneath an enormous leaf, thus protecting them from the frequent and heavy rainfall. Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica.
Green jelly caps are extremely small and easy to miss while hiking. Bald Eagle Forest, PA.
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When graced with generous monsoon downpours, Southern Arizona's Sky Islands (isolated, high-elevation areas surrounded by desert) burst with color! The color exhibits in the way of wonderful wildflowers, green grass and foliage, and fantastical fungi. This dead douglas fir was covered! Mount Lemmon, AZ.
The aptly-named coral fungus stands proudly amidst a sea of sphagnum moss. Bald Eagle Forest, PA.
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Have you ever encountered a maroon mushroom? This was my first! While my lover and I explored a valley in the Chiricahua Mountains, we were blown away to stumble upon (almost literally) this beautiful bolete! Chiricahua National Monument, AZ.
Illuminated by the camera flash, this stunning little mushroom almost appears to glow! Chiricahua Mountains, AZ.
Several years ago, I came upon a stunning picture of fly agaric mushrooms in thick evergreen forest. Ever since, I have lusted to encounter these beautiful fruiting bodies. Encountering them near the pinnacle of a favorite hike to the top of Mt Wrightson and amidst a brief break in omnipresent thunderstorms was an absolute dream that left my companion and I giddy with glee! Santa Rita Mountains, AZ.