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Tinder fungus (fomes fomentarius)
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD)
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| Genre: Fungi |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-11-04 |
| Categories: Fungi |
| Camera: Canon 350D |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-11-10 9:41 |
| Viewed: 1112 |
| Points: 6 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
This is another fungi I found at the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. My guess is that it is called tinder fungus.
From Wikipedia:
Fomes fomentarius (formerly Ungulina fomentaria or Polyporus fomentarius) is a bracket fungus often named horse's hoof fungus or tinder fungus. It can be found in North America and Europe, typically on birch, but also on beech. A single tree may bear many fruiting bodies.
Whilst inedible, it has particular use in fire lighting, since the tissue of the basidiocarp can smoulder for several hours. This ability was exploited by ancient nomadic peoples to transport fire. Amadou can also be prepared from a velvet-like trama layer. The thickness of this layer varies greatly from fungus to fungus. |
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Hello Nel,
This is interesting fungi, but nice shot with nice details and focus. POV, composition also very well. TFS, have a nice weekend
Ahmet
- Alex99
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(18527) - [2007-11-11 9:13]
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Hi Nel.
I have few similar (only with snow on the fungi) shot taken last winter. May be this winter I'll wish to share it. Nicely composed, well illuminated and coloured sharp image. Note is interesting for me. I know a bit (or nothing about fungi). My best regards and TFS.
Alexei.
Hello Nel,
Good details in the close-up!
I have no problem understanding the name horse hoof, hehehe...
A fine composition, with a touch of autumn in the background!
Greetings,
Pablo -
