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White Elfin Saddle


White Elfin Saddle
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1172 W: 2 N: 4398] (13360)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-13
Categories: Fungi
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-09 22:23
Viewed: 533
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today a fungi That I have been found and seen for 2 years ago.

Latin name - Helvella Crispa

Saddle fungi are so-called because the fruitbodies of some appear to be roughly the shape of a Mexican saddle. This similarity is sometimes obscure! There are several common species of Helvella that are fairly easy to tell apart. Helvella crispa is white to cream, up to 10 cm tall and has a fluted stalk. It is not common but is widespread in occurrence and can be locally abundant. The Black Elfin Saddle (= Helvella lacunosa) is very similar in genral shape but is smoky brown to greyish black in colour. This latter species is more common than H. crispa across the country. The Common Elfin Saddle (=Helvella elastica) has a smooth whitish stalk and a greyish to smoky brown cap. It is not as irregularly lobed as the other two species and often looks more "saddle-shaped". If you find something "saddle-shaped" but big and brown you may have chanced across Gyromitra infula. Don’t eat any of this lot as some of the related Gyromitra species are deadly poisonous.
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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1336 W: 56 N: 4502] (15508)
  • [2008-10-09 22:50]

Hello Gert,
Great capture.
Fantastic composition with wonderful colours.
Lighting and sharpness are excellent.
Regards Siggi

Hello Gert,

Nice picture of this fungi. Beautiful composition. Good sharpness. Good light and natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Gert!

Very beautiful shot of this one, I've seen them few times in nature. I like the way You have focused on fungi and makes the BG blurry, looks natural and interesting.

cheers
Adrian

Hello Gert,

Excellent photo.
Beautiful details with nice colours.
Good composition.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-10-10 9:31]

Hi Gert,

This looks more like a statue than a fungus. The saddle-like top is fascinating. Wonderful shadings and details (as always) and a lovely setting.

Jane

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2345 W: 92 N: 5348] (17102)
  • [2008-10-10 11:00]

Hallo Gert,
Wat een vreemde verschijning. Je hebt er een schitterende foto van gemaakt. Vooral de natuurlijk overkomende kleuren en compositie vind ik erg mooi. Uitstekende scherpte. Het kleine paddestoeltje er achter en het blaadje geven een goede indruk van de grootte. Fantastische achtergrond.
Goed weekend,
Peter

Witaj Gert,
Very curious specimen. I never met him. Very pretty picture. Sharpness,colours and frame super.
pozdrawiam - Roma

Hi Gert.... wonderfully weird fungi, lovely details and good notes.fine and interesting composition. Regards h

Hi Big Bro Gert,
What a strange shaped mushroom:) Wonderful composition withexcellent details and natural colurs.
TFS. Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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