Every good photograph needs a focal point. It’s the thing that draws the viewer’s eye and tells the story.
Michelle – The Daily Post
This is the first year my son has been able to take the bus to school and since our pick up location is about fifteen minutes away the thirty minute round trip is an enjoyable way to increase my daily exercise. This change in our morning schedule has opened my eyes to a new view of our neighborhood and details I’ve missed from the car are now clearly in focus as we walk by. This mushroom is one of those fun finds happily growing on a busy corner underneath a fire hydrant and stop sign.
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This photo brings me absolute joy! It’s like a cartoon come to life.
Thanks Nancy, I was ridiculously excited when we saw it in the grass! I’ve never seen one of these growing in real life. 🙂
Exactly!
🙂
This is an amazing shot. 🙂
Thank you! I was happy I had my phone in my pocket to snap a quick photo. 🙂
Awesome is an overused word these days, but it fits.
Thanks so much, I’m glad you like it!
Terrific shot!
Thank you Sandra!
I think that’s the prettiest little mushroom I’ve seen! 🙂
Thanks Linda, I think so too. 🙂
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What a fantastic shot, Lisa!
Thanks Amy, I’m glad I saw it when I did because it was gone by the next morning!
A whole family of elves could live underneath ! Love this ONE : )
I can picture them now. 🙂
Great shot. We have a lot of these growing at the lakes here around the trunks of the trees hidden in the shade. Beautiful mushroom.
Thanks for sharing your comment, do you know what kind it is?
I think it is an Amanita mushroom, very poisonous but gorgeous!
Well now I’m really happy we didn’t touch it!
That is fantastic and a great advert for the countryside and getting out the car and walking, MM 🍀
Thanks Mick! Walking has definitely helped improve my mornings, it is so much nicer than another grouchy drive in traffic. 🙂
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It’s just one, but very large.
Congratulations ¡
Yes it is very large! Thanks for your comment and visit today Javier. 🙂
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Wow, very nice shot! I hope you didn’t touch it because if it’s an amanita, it’s very toxic. It’s so hard to distinguish it from the edible kind.
Thanks for the id Milka! No worries, I didn’t touch it. 🙂 I keep a safe distance from all unknown mushrooms…
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Lisa,
It is truely amazing what is around us when we have the time to slow down and enjoy it. That is an amazing mushroom. Thanks for sharing your discovery!
Patrick
Hi Patrick,
I learn and see something new every time I decide to walk instead of driving. It’s pretty wonderful! Thanks for letting me know you like this photo and have a very Merry Christmas!
Whoa! My favorite, too.
Thank you. 🙂
fly agaric – toadstool – always brings thoughts of elves and fairies to mind, though I believe it is quite poisonous! It is a tricky thing to photograph clearly though so well done you for such a great shot!
Jude xx
Thanks Jude! I thought of elves and fairies too when we saw it. 🙂
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It’s like a fairytale/nursery rhyme. Can’t believe how huge it is 🙂
I know, we’ve never seen one this big before!
Wow, that really caught my attention. Beautiful.
Thanks Nia, I’m happy to hear you like it!
The caterpillar smoking the hookah must be on the other side! Amazing!
Yes! He would have been right at home!
That must appear in a fairy tale somewhere!
I think so too!
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I love this mushroom! Glad you posted it and I have this thought in mind.
I love hearing comments like yours Seeker, thanks for letting me know!
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I like the web design of your frontpage – perfect!
Thanks Frizz, I’ve been trying some new things and this is my favorite theme so far. I’m glad you like it!
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I’ve never seen a mushroom like this. It makes me think of a big Mac. lol
Funny. 🙂 My husband and son went to McDonalds today…I wonder if I made them hungry…
Haha,,,perhaps.
cool and a fairytale feel 🙂
Thanks Joshi, it was an interesting find growing by the road. 🙂
that’s too cute! awesome. happy holidays 🙂
Happy Holidays to you too KZ!
Excellent shot. That additional red in the front left really adds to the photo. This is one of my favorites for the week.
janet
Thanks for such a nice comment Janet!
I would never expect to see such a mushroom under a fire hydrant 😀 Great take, Lisa!
Thanks Paula, it surprised me too. 🙂
Brilliant photo!
Thanks! It was one of those fun things you don’t expect to see in the middle of a morning walk. 🙂