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the Greasy Toughshank


the Greasy Toughshank
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1207 W: 2 N: 4559] (13788)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-13
Camera: Nikon D300
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/15 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-04 23:44
Viewed: 434
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Latin name - Collybia butyracea

In terms of its cap colour, Collybia butyracea, commonly referred to as the Greasy Tough-shank, is a very variable fungus. It occurs in all types of woodland, often in fairy rings.

Commonly known as Greasy Tough-shank, this mushroom is sometimes also referred to as the Butter Cap.
Sometimes found in deciduous woodland, Collybia butyraceae is mainly associated with coniferous forests on acid soils, where it grows in large numbers beneath even the darkest of canopies.

There are many varieties of this species, and cap colour in particular is a poor guide to identification. All varieties become markedly paler when dry.

The aging specimen shown here has an upturned edge to its cap. In late season these flared caps of the Greasy Tough-shank are a common sight in many coniferous woods.

Cap
Tremendously variable in cap colour, between reddish-brown and pale grey, the caps of this species are initially convex, flattening but with a slight umbo and often turning up at the edge when fully developed.
The cap diameter at maturity ranges from 4 to 9 cm

Gills
The crowded adnexed or sometimes free gills are white or very pale cream. Towards the end of the season, the cap cuticles of mature specimens seem to contract slightly so that the gills flare upwards at the edge.

Stipe
Of the same general colour range as the cap, but paler at the top and often covered in fine white hairs near the base, the stem tapers in noticeably towards the apex.
At the base of the stem, which is often bent where it enters the soil, there is a spongy bulb. The stem is very tough and not easily separable from the cap.

Spore print
Cream-buff.

Odour/taste
Not distinctive.

Habitat
Mainly under conifers but occasionally also in deciduous woodland.

Season
June to December.

Occurrence
Very common.

Similar species Collybia distorta is a much less common species with a dry, red cap and a more swollen base below a twisted stem.
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-12-04 23:47]

Hello Gert

Lovely composition - very good detsil and dof. You really have a talent for this type of shot!

JAmes

Hi Big Bro Gert,
Wowww... amazing colours and awesome macro capture of these beutifull Greasy Toughshank mushrooms. Great details, sharpness and clarity.
TFS and Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hi Gert
Another elegant and perfect technically photo of beautiful fungus. I like green surrounding, perfect blured background and simple composition. Sharpness and exposure is perfect
Nothing to critique Fantastic shot ;-)
TFS
Krzysztof

Excellent capture Gert.
Perfect exposure,composition,lighting and sharpness.
Absolutely perfect shot in every way.
Grat work.
Cheers
Steve

Ciao Gert,
meravigliosa macro di questo fungo che hai colto con straordinaria definizione dei dettagli e con un eccellente POV che ci fa apprezzare tutte le sue caratteristiche con un'unica fantastica immagine dai colori splendenti.
TFS.
Maurizio

Hi Gert ,
What a nice shot.
light is great and colours is amazing.
Lovely shot.
Kind regards
Saeed

Beautiful perspective.Great use of Dof and well framed.really moody shot with rare colors and details.Beautiful scene of Huged mushroom.

TFS

Afshin

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2008-12-05 3:00]

Hello Gert,
This is one really nice composition. It has the minimalistic look with a great depth of field.
Regards Siggi

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 0 N: 162] (868)
  • [2008-12-05 7:18]

Hello Gert, splendid macro shot and composition of this mushroom.
TFS and G's,
Mehmet

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2008-12-05 8:25]

Hallo Gert,
Weer een prachtige paddenstoelfoto. Bijzonder is dat je hier zowel de boven- als onderkant in een beeld ziet. Mooie frisse kleuren, ook in de voor- en achtergrond. Uitstekende compositie en scherpte.
Geniet van het sinterklaasweekend,
Peter

Hello Gert, very beautiful image of these beutiful mushrooms.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-12-05 12:11]

Hi Gert,

How wonderful to be able to see the underside of the cap of this pretty mushroom. I'm fascinated by all the pleats you show in fine detail. Clarity, colors and composition are all excellent.

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2008-12-05 12:14]

Hi gert. You must have posted more pictures of Funge this year than any member on TN. And each one a great picture. The detail int he fungi and fern is first class with good use of the light giving bright colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a good weekend.

This image has a very real etheral look to it Gert. It brings back though its almost pastel like qualities some fairy's and sprites...and the music I can hear as well...hard to imagine that an image of a fungi can bring so much but its lore is rich...
Bob

Hello Gert,
I really loved this one with those beautiful colour and lighting! the composition is in great quality!
the pov here is outstanding with the good sharpness and details
well done my friend!
Tony

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-12-05 22:47]

Hello gert,

You are showingthese mushrooms in a photo with simple but very good composition. The image of your photo is of a very high quality. DOf was well chosen so that both mushrooms are in focus and very good details can be seen. I like the way you have shown the under side of the cap. Sharply shown is also the moss around wihich makes a fine contrast with the mushrooms.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-12-06 14:02]

Another wonderful fungi image.
Razor-sharp.
Great colours.
Lovely soft lighting.

Very well done,
Joe

Ha Gert,

Fantastische plaat.
Perfect POV, DOF, kleur en achtergrond
Prima scherte en compositie

TFS Thijs

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2008-12-07 21:03]

Hi Gert,
excellent shot of the twin fungi. Nicely noted gills and lovely position and pose. You have discovered it very well and presented it brilliantly.
I really like it and it is such a pleasant and soft rendition.

regards,
Foozi

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