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Velvet top fungus (Phaeolus schweinitzii)

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Posted by Tom Smit on September 28, 2008 at 2:55 PM
Velvet top fungus (Phaeolus schweinitzii)
Didn't have time to photograph this weekend, so this one is from last week.
I do not have a clue about the ID (not found in my book).
May be some else.

It's Phaeolus schweinitzii thanks to Justin (Dutch : dennenvoetzwam). The English name is Velvet top fungus

Lens Focal Length: 35.00 mm
Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec
F-Number: F6.3
ISO: 400
Compensation: EV 0/2
Ringflash off camera on left side

C&C welcome
Posted by Tom Smit on September 28, 2008 at 2:56 PM
This one shows how they grow. May be this may help to ID them.
Thanks.
Posted by Justin on September 28, 2008 at 3:05 PM
It looks like a young specimen of Phaeolus schweinitzii particularly if it was growing on the roots of a conifer tree, which judging from the pine needles around it, it was.
Posted by Tom Smit on September 28, 2008 at 3:31 PM
Hi Justin,

That's a quick response. It looks like you're right.
Thanks for the quick response.
Posted by John Robinson on September 28, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Tom
Not sure about the ID but I like the second shot.
JR
Posted by Rob Howard on September 28, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Hi Tom,

I prefer the second as the first for me is spoilt by the OoF shoot in front of it.

Regards

Rob
Posted by PhilH on September 29, 2008 at 4:02 AM
I actually prefer the second too... sometimes it is nice to show the environment.

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Posted by Paul Inglis on September 29, 2008 at 5:15 AM
Hi Tom,

Very nice set of shots! I too prefer the second!
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Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 29, 2008 at 5:54 AM
Nice pictures, Tom. I also prefer the second one.
Posted by Fran French on September 29, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Second for me too, a nice environmental shot.

Fran