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Another unusual mushroom


Another unusual mushroom
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Copyright: Adrian Szatewicz (aes_thor) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 202 W: 30 N: 578] (2409)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-07
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S9600, Fujinon Zoom Lens 28-300 mm Eq., 58mm Matin CPL
Exposure: f/6.4, 1/6 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Fungui of Europe, Mushrooms II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-10 2:48
Viewed: 582
Points: 22
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Hi trek friends,

Today I want to present another interesting mushroom species, called The Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia)- PL: Dziezka pomaranczowa.
It is quite common but few days ago I found it first time in my life. Looks really strange- like the name says- orange peel:). I found it by the forest path on sandy ground. Location somewhere in south of Olsztyn, Poland.

Some species information found in Wikipadia:

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Ascomycota
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Pyronemataceae
Genus: Aleuria

The Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is a widespread ascomycete fungus in the order Pezizales. The brilliant orange, cup-shaped ascocarps often resemble orange peels strewn on the ground, giving this species its common name.

Description

In Europe, the orange peel may be confused with Otidea or Caloscypha species that are poisonous or of unknown edibility. The North American Audubon Mushroom Field Guide lists orange peel fungi as edible, though not necessarily choice, with no particularly notable continental lookalikes.

Distribution and habitat

The orange peel fungus grows on bare clay or disturbed soil throughout North America and Europe. Aleuria aurantia fruits mainly in late summer and autumn.
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About the picture- original shot taken in RAF, contrast and saturation added- shadow of trees takes away some colours. Tripod used. Resized and sharpened.

I must say that I'm not 100% sure about the species name but this one has the most similar description to Aleuria aurantia.
Thank You for any comments for this one.

Hope You like it,
cheers!
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hello adrian,
this species looks quite interesting, the color looks amazingy beautiful well composed shot with fine pov,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2008-10-10 3:17]

Hello Adrian,
An excellent portrait of an Orange Peel fungus taken from a fine POV with excellent sharpness and contrast against the mossy BG.
TFS this beauty,
Ivan

Hello Adrian,

Fantastic capture of this unusual mushroom.
Beautiful colours with excellent sharpness.
Lighting and composition are superb.
Good notes.

hi adrian,
yes, very intersting species of mushroom, well captured in its habitat. good informative notes. tfs.
nagraj.v

Hi Adrian.
This is a superb capture of this Orange Peel Fungus.
Perfect exposure with great colour and sharpness.
Nice composition too.
Great work!
Steve

Hello Adrian,
Very good capture with interesting colours. Details on the fungus and the background are very good too. Best regards,
Catherine

Hi Adrian,

Also a good picture from this fungi that I have been posted a few days ago.
Good of sharpness and beautiful colours.

Gert

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  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 172 W: 51 N: 548] (2875)
  • [2008-10-10 17:41]

Hi Adrian,
These mushrooms look very fragile! Very interesting shapes.
Wonderful contrasting colours, great composition
Bravo
Lise

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3002 W: 162 N: 991] (2901)
  • [2008-10-11 0:56]

Hello Adrian,
Excellent capture of this extraordinary fungus in lovely bright orange colour. It looks beautiful among the mosses. Excellent POV and fine sharp details. I understand your excitement!
TFS and regards, Ulla

hello Adrian
very good color
and sharp picture
thanks
greeting lou

Hi Adrian,
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT! Absolutely wonderful shot, truly a masterpiece. Awesome sharpness, fungi textures and colors. Bravo.
An advice: for signing use font color which is much different from the color of the pic, at least in the corner You chose. For example white would have been better here by my opinion, because the yellow You used may not be seen well.
Tfs, regards, László

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