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The maze


The maze
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Copyright: Adrian Szatewicz (aes_thor) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 202 W: 30 N: 577] (2407)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11-13
Categories: Fungi
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S9600, Fujinon Zoom Lens 28-300 mm Eq.
Exposure: f/11, 1/1.25 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-17 3:26
Viewed: 657
Points: 14
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Hi!

Unussual shot of the mushroom today- close up on the pores of this tree parasite- Daedalea quercina called Maze-gill Fungus (PL: Gmatwek debowy).

Description:
Most often seen on oak stumps, this cork-like bracket grows to between 6 and 20 cm across and is 2 to 5 cm thick.
Tubes and Pores:The pores are in the form of large slots interconnected to form a maze-like structure with the slots generally aligned radially.
Ochraceous, the gill-like slots are 1 to 4 cm deep.
Spore print: White.
Odour/taste: Slight acrid odour; no distinctive taste but a very tough texture.
Habitat: On dead oak wood and, less frequently, sweet chestnut.
Season: All year round, but shedding spores in late summer and autumn. (http://www.first-nature.com/fungi/id_guide/poriales/daedalea_quercina.htm)

Quite common and big mashroom. I found this one growing on the trunk of oak in forest near Olsztyn, Poland.
Picture is cropped, resized and resharpened. Tripod used.

Thanks for watching and commenting!
Cheers and have a nice day...
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2008-12-17 3:36]

Hello Adrian,
An excellent sharp macro of the underside (gill side) of this Maze-gill Mushroom. The pattern is wonderful and reminds me a little of coral.
Thanks for sharing this delight,
Ivan

Hi Adrian!

This really is a maze :)
I like the wonderful and surprising pattern again created by nature. And very well seen and presented by you, TFS!

Best regards,
Andor

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 811 W: 108 N: 1736] (6060)
  • [2008-12-17 10:00]

Hi Adrian!

This picture is as beautiful as it is surprising and amazing. I like the structural patterns and the colours very much. The picture pleases due to the abstract effect more than for its scientific aspect. I imagine that this was your intention. You really have created a very pleasant image.

Kind regards

Markus

Well, it is unusual Adrian, a good close up under perfect illumination to demonstrate the mushrooms labyrinth-like gills perfectly. At first glance I thought I was observing a fine coral specimen! TFS indeed.
Mehmet

Hi Adrian,
A really cool close up look at the gill structure of this Daedalea.
It is quite different to the usual radial gills. I wonder what family this belongs to?
It would be interesting to see this whole mushroom too.
TFS this one.
Cheers
Steve

Great abstract style photo. Very original - I like it
Matt

Hi Adrian,
I absolutely love this kind of unique and unusual fungi shots, and Yours here is a masterpiece. Personally I should have cropped the very-very small background from the top left and bottom right corners, to reach the total minimalism: only the pores of the fungus and nothing else! But I admit this is minor problem, and Your photo's very effective. Let me show You something similar, although Your capture's better.
Best wishes from Hungary, László

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