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Black Elfin Saddle


Black Elfin Saddle
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1220 W: 2 N: 4620] (13962)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-11
Categories: Fungi
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/4 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-13 21:53
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Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Thanks for the the critiques, there were onla a few.
I think fungi are not so be wilded on TN but I go on with posting.
The next one are not rare but either common or you don't see him, he is very dark.
One of the fungi that I have taken this week.

Latin name - Helvella lacunosa


Here is a fairly umistakeable species, widely distributed but especially common on the West Coast. Its stem is ornately fluted, with cross-ribs and pockets, and its black cap is typically convoluted and attached to the stem in several places.

At first glance, Helvella lacunosa is likely to be mistaken for something dried-up and blackened, but close inspection reveals a fresh mushroom, quite beautiful in its ornateness and dark colors.

While Helvella lacunosa is reported as edible in some field guides, it is apparently unappetizing in both texture and taste. Lincoff (1992) cautions against it due to its relationship to poisonous species. I have not tried it.
I photograp only fungi's.

Helvella lacunosa is frequently parasitized by Hypomyces cervinigenus and by the gilled mushroom Clitocybe sclerotoidea.

Description:

Ecology: Officially saprobic, but I would guess that it has the potential to be mycorrhizal as well; growing in woods under hardwoods and conifers, and in disturbed ground (roadbanks, landscaping sites, and so on); summer and fall (winter and early spring in California); widely distributed in North America.

Cap: 1-10 cm; irregularly lobed and convoluted (occasionally saddle-shaped); black; the margin attached to the stem in several places; undersurface smooth.

Flesh: Thin; brittle; chambered.

Stem: 3-15 cm long; 1-3 cm thick; sometimes whitish when young, eventually grayish or black; deeply and ornately ribbed, with cross-ribs and pockets--the ribs sometimes sharp and double-edged.

Microscopic Features: Spores 15-21 x 11-14 µ; elliptical or nearly round; smooth or slightly rough; with one oil droplet.

Helvella mitra is a synonym.
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Hello Gert,
Very impressive and unique type of fungi with shape and colour! interesting!
the image is beautiful with the lighting, sharpness, wonderful colour and details
well done
many thanks
tony

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3840 W: 190 N: 11430] (35227)
  • [2008-10-13 22:50]

Hello Gert,
A fine portrait of this strange-looking mushroom taken from a fine POV among the oak leaves that give one an idea of its size. This is also sharp and well composed.
I have never seen H. lacunosa in real life.
TFS,
Regards, Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3012 W: 162 N: 1012] (2959)
  • [2008-10-13 22:54]

Hello Gert,
Fine capture of this Elfin Saddle perfectly camouflaged among the leaves. Very interesting to see as I've never come across one of these! Fine details and natural colours too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1392 W: 56 N: 4802] (16520)
  • [2008-10-14 0:29]

Hello Gert,

Very good photo of this interesting mushroom.
Excellent composition and detail.
Good sharpnes.
Regards Siggi

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 0 N: 980] (3738)
  • [2008-10-14 1:11]

Hi Gert,

Excellent addition to your Fungus Gallery.

Keep building it up. It is great!

Ishi

Hi My Big Bro Gert,

Wonderful macro capture of this strange-shaped mushroom with great clarity and sharpness. Composition and POV are also great as usual.
TFS and cheers,

Bayram
Ps. yes i returned:)

hello gert,
fungus fotoğraflarında çok iyisiniz.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-10-14 9:37]

Hi Gert,

This one is really unusual looking - even the color is unique. It resembles a statue from ancient Greece with the fluted stem and intricate cap. Wonderful details of this interesting fungus. A nice setting among the fallen leaves.

Jane

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-10-14 13:55]

Hi Gert!
Excellent photo of this unusual-looking fungi.
I love the low-down POV.
Brilliant exposure and light.
Great composition.

Well done my friend,

Joe

Hello Gert, beutiful image of this mushroom. Great notes, nice details and colours.
TFS and regards, Bahadır

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 61 N: 2306] (9467)
  • [2008-10-15 23:10]

Hello Gert,

Nice capture of this odd fungus. Good composition amongst the dry leaves. Excellent sharpness. Good POV, DOF and exposure. Great lighting and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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