Inonotus hispidus

[Paul Barton]

While on holiday in the Peaks I spotted this fine fellow on an ash. I think it is I. hispidus.

 

You can see it exuding drops of liquid from the underside - apparently this may be to dry underlying wood to a more favourable moisture content for the fungus. (Lonsdale).

[Mr Ed]

That is an awsome picture Paul!

[Paul Barton]

Cheers Ed!

[Amelanchier]

I have to agree with Ed. That is probably the best picture of I. hispidus ever!

[Mr Ed]

It looks like it should have death rays and laser beams destroying a vast metropolis beneath. or is that just me?

[Amelanchier]

Bit like this???

[Paul Barton]

Might quit this tree work lark and become a fungal photographer then!

 

The people I was with thought a) I was bonkers for taking pics of it and b) that is did look kind of alien-like. It is fairly disgusting I guess!

[Giles Hill]

It does seem to have a sinsiter glow about it.

[ScottF]

I have to agree with Ed. That is probably the best picture of I. hispidus ever!

 

I'm with you guys. Cracking shot

[David oakman]

Just been for a walk at the hall gardens and just found inonotus hispidus on an old apple tree in the apple walk with all the people walking underneath oh dear am i covered as i do not work weekends:ohmy: