Faerie umbrella

It could be, you know.
If you're a regular here, you know that I have a thing for mushrooms. I find them interesting, and some of them are downright beautiful. Click [here] to view some of my other subjects. I mean, if you're into that kind of thing.

Somebody s-s-stop me, please

The mushrooms find me, I am telling you. There I was, innocently sitting on the outdoor steps by my bedroom's sliding glass door, when suddenly {{gasp}}, what do I see when I look down at the earth, but another mushroom. They are everywhere around here!


After I took this photo, I chopped it up and sauteed it with some onion and garlic and then I made a chip dip out of it, using some sour cream. Suddenly, the world looks beautiful and there are pixies flying in the air. Oh, life is good again!


Reminder to all: sometimes, you need to read the labels for my posts.

Faerie umbrella

I was thinking of promising that this would be my last mushroom post for a while. But then I changed my mind. I am not a crazy person who's in love with mushrooms.
I simly have a penchant for photographing them. They are such willing subjects, you know.

I am curious yellow

Go ahead and call me crazy. I don't really care! I have an admitted fascination with fungi. I find them fascinating, and if anyone had ever told me years ago that I would be on the ground taking close-up pictures of mushrooms, I would have told them to 'shoot me now'.
I'm glad now that no one ever told me that.

Ready for lift-off

The next suede jacket that I buy will be in this color. I love it.
And yes, in case you haven't already noticed, I have a penchant for capturing these photogenic fungi. Say that three times real fast.

Puff the magic mushroom

I think I had a hat like this at one time.
This is a huge mushroom and I know, I know. I posted one yesterday. But I live just outside of the Mushroom Capital of the World and they grow big here, I guess.
When I touched the edges, I expected it to fold in where the "tucks" are, but it was solid.
To give you an idea of their size, I've posted a picture of George here, checking them out.

A fungus among us

I take a lot of mushroom photographs, mainly because I think they're interesting. But I think this one is beautiful. Yes, you can call me crazy, but take a close look at this. This is a mushroom whose cap has turned all the way upwards, revealing the intricate underside. It won't last long this way, I'd venture to guess. And I'm lucky to have seen it today.

Magical mystery tour

I wouldn't eat this, if I were you. I tried one on Tuesday and woke up Wednesday on the corner of South Street and 3rd in Philadelphia, wearing a tutu and a motorcycle helmet. At least I blended in with the locals . . .

Ah, good times.