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Fly Agaric


Fly Agaric
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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: 2006-10-07
Categories: Fungi
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Fly Agaric - Amanita muscaria 2. [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-07 21:14
Viewed: 554
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today a common fungi in the east of the Netherlands.
In the West they are rare.
I hope you like the picture.
I have been placed more photo's of these specie on TN.

Latin name - Amanita muscaria

Size: The cap measures up to 25cms across.

Distribution: Found throughout the UK.

Months seen: September to November.

Habitat: Often found in pine woodlands, and also around the base of birch trees.

Special features: The fly agaric has tiny, hair-like roots which attach themselves to tree roots. In this way the toadstool can siphon off some of the nutrients from the tree. This does not seem to damage the tree in any way.
The caps are round when young, and become flat as they mature. The white spots drop off with age.

The fly agaric is poisonous. It is known to cause hallucinations, violent stomach upsets, uncontrollable muscle spasms and could be fatal.

It has been used as a fly killer - hence the name. Small pieces of the fungi were added to a saucer of milk. Flies came to feed from the saucer and were killed.

Did You Know?
The name 'Toadstool' might make you think that toadstools got their name from being a piece of amphibian furniture, but in fact 'toad-stuhl' is a German name, which means seat of death!
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  • Great 
  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-10-07 21:36]

Hi Gert,

Fascinating to see this fungus in two different stages of life. They are quite pretty but apparently looks are deceiving since they can be fatal. Beautiful colors and superb details. We really get a wonderful view of them both. Love the autumn setting. I have often wondered where the word toadstool came from - thanks for the explanation.

Jane

Olá Gert

Encantadora esta foto...cores lindíssimas, bonita luz, composição e textura.
Parabéns!
Grande abraço,
Vera

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 811 W: 108 N: 1736] (6058)
  • [2008-10-07 22:00]

Hi Gert!

They are also very common in my country and are always a pleasure to look at. I like those coloured spots in the autumnal meadows very much and your picture reflects this very well. Your composition is as beautiful as the colours are.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2008-10-07 22:39]

Hello Gert,
You have succeeded in taking an image of the Fly Agaric to show the top and side view at once to make it an excellent illustration of this colourful common species. The technical qualities are excellent.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1060 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-10-07 23:10]

Hello Gert,

Beautiful presentation of this fly agaric. This year I have not seen one yet. Last year there was plenty of them. Superb composition, sharpness and autumnal colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2008-10-07 23:25]

Hi Gert!

Very nice, autumnal picture. Warm colours look very good, same as composition with two fungi. Slightly dangerous but still beautifull.

Hi Big Bro Gert,

A morning delight from you:) Great macro capture of this beautigul mushroom. TFS and cheers,

Bayram

Hello Gert,

Another great photo of this beautiful mushroom.
Nice colours with excellent definition.
Good light and composition.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2008-10-08 3:44]

Hi Gert,
Nicely composed photo of this beautiful mushroom with a good focus, POV and colors.TFS
Best wishes,
Siggi

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3915] (15730)
  • [2008-10-08 5:04]

hello Gert,
Again a very artistic fungi-picture. Funny that the Amanites are so photogenic and not edible..
Have a nice afternoon
Anne

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-10-08 9:47]

Hello gert,

The image of this highly poisonous mushroom is very nice. The colors are so warm and saturated. There is a fine match between the mushroom and the dead leafs arround.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

hello Gert

very beautiful « nature morte » shot of thse fungis,
with fine POV and DOF, excellent sharpness and details,
superb warm luminosity and colour tones,
this image is one of your best shots Gert, TFS

Asbed

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9083)
  • [2008-10-10 6:40]

Hello Gert,
a very interesting shot of the fungi.
sharp and clear of this one, clear details and
sharp outline.
Very lovely in its natural surrounding.
So lovely feel like eating, though cant.

Regards,
Foozi

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