Shaggy Ink Caps

Shaggy ink caps Coprinus comatus.

Image: David Warman.

David writes; I like this picture, even though of a common mushroom variety, because it shows all main stages of the fruiting body simultaneously. I was fortunate in my timing. This picture was taken with my old digital camera. I now have a Pentax K100D, which has breathed new life back into the wonderful lenses I used to use in the days of film.

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What an excellent photo: interesting subject, perfect lighting, great composition. Fungi rule!

By ampyx901@msn.com (not verified) on 13 Nov 2006 #permalink

Thanks for the great picture! I saw some amazing mushrooms up in Maine this summer but alas, no camera. My dear spouse just got me a book on identifying the things: they're amazing!