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Scurfy deceiver
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1210 W: 2 N: 4568] (13816)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-28
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Nikon D300
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/50 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-09 21:17
Viewed: 570
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Latin name - Laccaria proxima

Separating this species from the very similar Laccaria laccata requires a microscope; both species are variable enough in their macrofeatures that the differences visible to the naked eye are not definitive. In general, Laccaria proxima is a slightly more robust species, has a somewhat darker cap with a rougher texture, and never has a lined cap margin. Laccaria laccata, however, can be more robust than it typically is, can be darker than it should be, and often sports a somewhat roughened cap with a non-lined margin. While Laccaria proxima grows only under pines, Laccaria laccata grows just about anywhere, including pine forests.

So, if your mushrooms were not growing under pines, they are not Laccaria proxima . . . but if they were, you will need to look at the spores under a microscope. The spores of Laccaria laccata are round (or nearly so), and have fairly prominent spines; the spores of Laccaria proxima are elliptical in outline, and have smaller, less prominent spines.

Laccaria proxima is probably edible, though I have no definitive information on it specifically. I do not recommend it.

Description:

Ecology: Mycorrhizal with pines (Pinus species; the illustrated mushrooms were found under Red Pine); growing scattered or gregariously; widely distributed.

Cap: 1.5-7 cm; convex, becoming flat and sometimes uplifted; the margin inrolled at first, later straight and not lined; at first finely roughened, later more prominently roughened or scaly; reddish brown to orange-brown.

Gills: Attached to the stem; distant or nearly distant; pinkish flesh color.

Stem: 2.5-7 cm long; up to 1 cm thick; equal or with an enlarged base; finely or prominently hairy and fibrous-shaggy; colored like the cap (sometimes with a darker base); with white basal mycelium.

Flesh: Thin; colored like the cap or paler.

Taste: Not distinctive; odor not distinctive.

Spore Print: White.

Microscopic Features: Spores 8-11 x 7-9 µ; elliptical; ornamented, with spines mostly .5-1 µ long. Basidia 4-spored.
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3819 W: 190 N: 11368] (35041)
  • [2008-11-09 22:33]

Hello Gert,
Your fungi portraits are all of such a high standard that they would be ideal for a book on the subject!
This one of L. proxima is just as fine, especially as regards composition, POV, sharpness and colours.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Regards,
Ivan

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-11-09 22:44]

Hi Gert

Great capture of these fungi. Very good composition with the fungi to one side also.

James

Ciao Gert,
bellissima composizione, eccellenti POV e DOF che esaltano la bellezza di questo piccolo gruppo di funghi ripresi con una straordinaria definizione dei dettagli, magnifici i colori.
TFS.
Maurizio

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2008-11-10 0:51]

Hello Gert,
This time your mushrooms aren't known for me. Very good POV and composition, interesting colour this species.
Regards, Pawel

Hi Gert

Another fine looking fungi from the Netherlands.
Excellent colours, texture, sharpness, details and DOF.
Great composition.

Chris

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-11-10 4:16]

Gert, This is a nice shot and a good composition. Ganesh

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1376 W: 56 N: 4736] (16296)
  • [2008-11-10 7:27]

Hello Gert,
Excellent capture of this fungi against natural dark BG. Good composition, sharp details and bright colours.
Best regards Siggi

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-11-10 8:43]

Hello Gert,

You have found a very good wey to render the texture and colors of mushrooms hats. You have captured a good ,soft light showing nice and reach color tones. As the DOF was well chosen the whole group of mushrooms is sharply shown.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hallo Gert,

Dat is een mooi stelletje bij elkaar. Ik vind de omgeving waarin ze staan heel interessant. Ik zie een heleboel zand en wat groen. Is dat soms heel jonge heide?? Mooi plaatje. Dit komt je compositie zeer ten goede. Is eens een keer wat anders dan de "normale" bosgrond. Je opname is vlijm scherp. Je ziet de dauwdruppels op het spinrag zitten. Of zijn het soms zandkorrels. In ieder geval mooi wat het ook is. Ik vind de paddestoel op zich heel bijzonder. De kap is mooi met daaronder een vlezige steel, waarbij de kleur heel opvallend maar toch weer niet te is.

Groeten

Bob

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2909 W: 34 N: 8636] (32186)
  • [2008-11-10 12:53]

Hi Gert . You seem to find so many different fungi. I like the orange colours in this one. As before spot on low POV so we can see the fine detail you have captured. well done TFS.
Nick.. Good notes too.

You certainly have a great variety of fungi in your area. This is another nice representation of one. I love groups of three in a composition. This is technically well executed as usual.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-11-10 19:40]

Hi Gert,

I have missed so many of your mushrooms while I was away! This trio is lovely with beautiful colors, fine details, and wonderful textures. You have taught me so much about fungi - I really appreciate your posts and look forward to each one.

Jane

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