Fungi photo competition- win hamas camera!

[Frank]

I'm looking forward to next autumn already.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I'm looking forward to next autumn already.

 

Although i still long for the main season, and get as excited as a school boy when august arrives with the early season warm loving species like the Laetiporus and hispidus through september when it goes ballistic on the fung front. I have come to realise there are many fungi to be found year round, with one in particular being one of my personal favourites during the winter months, the panelus serotinus or olive oysterling. it was many years, a decade in fact in my fungi hunting before I realised this and found one of the most wanted on my list. when i found the olive oysterling I was for ever more less concerned with season and more with finding the habitats they thrive in.

 

Spring is also a good time now, climate change has meant a long spring flush of fungi and youll find loads just as the spring gets under full swing around april.

 

It can be slow going in winter, but this is a great time to focus on the perrenials like the Ganodermas, and phelinus a much more chalenging group to "master" a group that still teaches me a thing or two:001_cool:

 

Winter is also a great time to look for body language in trees, signs that may lead you to a fungi fruit body when the time is right, thats my secret, find the trees, read the signs, and keep visiting at the right times of year.

 

This form of hunting is for me the most rewarding, to seek the habitat, read it so well and then come back to find that which i was certain lurked in the darkness beneath my feet:001_cool:

 

This world of the fungi is a mysterious one, full of discoveries, learning and joy, nothing has or will come close to it for me.

[RobArb]

i couldn't agree more hama, i myself have tried to start 'looking' at the trees rather than just havin a looksee! there is soooo much more to see when you stop and look:thumbup:

 

ps grats darren, twas an awesome comp and i think fun was had by all

[Frank]

it was a competition that Im sure alot of us actually never wanted to end. It has been interesting from start to finish.

 

I pledge to keep it going by reading and posting as much as I can in the Fungi Pictures forum.

 

Maybe even have some higher quality shots than my iPhone haha.

 

Well excited.

[Frank]

Although i still long for the main season, and get as excited as a school boy when august arrives with the early season warm loving species like the Laetiporus and hispidus through september when it goes ballistic on the fung front. I have come to realise there are many fungi to be found year round, with one in particular being one of my personal favourites during the winter months, the panelus serotinus or olive oysterling. it was many years, a decade in fact in my fungi hunting before I realised this and found one of the most wanted on my list. when i found the olive oysterling I was for ever more less concerned with season and more with finding the habitats they thrive in.

 

Spring is also a good time now, climate change has meant a long spring flush of fungi and youll find loads just as the spring gets under full swing around april.

 

It can be slow going in winter, but this is a great time to focus on the perrenials like the Ganodermas, and phelinus a much more chalenging group to "master" a group that still teaches me a thing or two:001_cool:

 

Winter is also a great time to look for body language in trees, signs that may lead you to a fungi fruit body when the time is right, thats my secret, find the trees, read the signs, and keep visiting at the right times of year.

 

This form of hunting is for me the most rewarding, to seek the habitat, read it so well and then come back to find that which i was certain lurked in the darkness beneath my feet:001_cool:

 

This world of the fungi is a mysterious one, full of discoveries, learning and joy, nothing has or will come close to it for me.

 

 

Its only been because of this thread that I learnt there even was a "main season". haha

[rootstoshoots]

I know because i found this thread and a couple others I am going to the woods this weekend with my cameras. hopefully i will start to see many things i have let slide by me. thanks all of you for teaching me this.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Just to keep you all in the loop ive sent sal a visitor message as ive been waiting for an address as I only want to make one trip to the post office for obvious reasons.

 

sorry for the delays, im on it and know your all dying to get your cmaera or books!

 

Sal, ive been waiting for you to notice that youve got a book waiting to be posted!

 

The fungi competition, remember!

 

the book entitled from another kingdom, its a corker and its yours for the image of phalus impudicus, but i need your adress so i can send all the prizes at one time as its a mission to get to a post office within work hours.

 

Thanks

 

the hama

[Sal]

Sorry all for the hold up. Got a bit caught up in Christmas faff and hadn't seen the post.

 

Got your message cheers and have sent my address, let me know if it doesn't get to you.

 

Apologies again.

[Sal]

And I'm really happy you liked my effort (forgot my manners there).

 

Made my day. I'm looking forward to seeing what's out there next year now

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Hi all, hope to get to post office tomorow afternoon after a pine to fell for Czhey.