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27-08-2008, 08:21 PM
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| |  Cortinarius ID
First off, I think this is a Cortinarius.
Secondly, based upon the first thing, I apologise  We all know that it's not the easiest genus to identify
It might not even be Cortinarius! I plucked a smaller specimen to look for a cortina and there was one. I'm sure I'll find out soon (When Karl Soop joins WAB LOL )
Let's get down to business. These were spread out in a nice troop near to an oak tree on sandy soil. Lots of juicy moss present.
Max cap diameter, 70mm, you can calculate the stem size proportionally using the photograph. I didn't remember it smelling of anything and you can be sure as hell I didn't taste this one  
All input appreciated greatly,
Nick  |
27-08-2008, 08:40 PM
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| | | Re: Cortinarius ID
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Originally Posted by NickCantle  First off, I think this is a Cortinarius.
Secondly, based upon the first thing, I apologise We all know that it's not the easiest genus to identify
It might not even be Cortinarius! I plucked a smaller specimen to look for a cortina and there was one. I'm sure I'll find out soon (When Karl Soop joins WAB LOL )
Let's get down to business. These were spread out in a nice troop near to an oak tree on sandy soil. Lots of juicy moss present.
Max cap diameter, 70mm, you can calculate the stem size proportionally using the photograph. I didn't remember it smelling of anything and you can be sure as hell I didn't taste this one
All input appreciated greatly,
Nick | Yes, a Cortinarius as suggested, and a lovely photo of a Cortinarius Nick - but that doesn't get one very much nearer any specific identification unfortunately !
It's one of sect. Telamonia I think. [I hate to think how many hundreds of those there are to choose from !]
Nick |
27-08-2008, 08:42 PM
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| | | Re: Cortinarius ID
Ah well, getting the genus right is good enough to put my mind at rest and learn a bit more Cheers for the Telamonia hint, but you owe me some Nurofen mate! Thanks for the comment on the photo, I figure if i'm to get anything identified, I have to be quite choosy with the quality of images to up the possibility of a positive ID! Unless we're talking Russula, Cortinarius or Inocybe LOL |
27-08-2008, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NickCantle Ah well, getting the genus right is good enough to put my mind at rest and learn a bit more Cheers for the Telamonia hint, but you owe me some Nurofen mate! Thanks for the comment on the photo, I figure if i'm to get anything identified, I have to be quite choosy with the quality of images to up the possibility of a positive ID! Unless we're talking Russula, Cortinarius or Inocybe LOL |
Your photo's are not bad at all Nick but if you REALLY want to excel you should aim for the quality of Fungi John's photos - they are (virtually without exception !) STUNNING ! and show all the detail needed in crystal clear clarity !
Nick
PS I don't take cheques for under a tenner Fungi John !!! |
27-08-2008, 09:00 PM
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Well, I've tried and I've tried, but his secret is immensely guarded. Plus, I'm still well young, I've got loads of time to master it I look up to John, he's a serious inspiration and a massive part of why I'm so interested in fungi. |
27-08-2008, 09:05 PM
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| | | Re: Cortinarius ID
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Originally Posted by mykonik Your photo's are not bad at all Nick but if you REALLY want to excel you should aim for the quality of Fungi John's photos - they are (virtually without exception !) STUNNING ! and show all the detail needed in crystal clear clarity !
Nick
PS I don't take cheques for under a tenner Fungi John !!! | Awww I'm blushing now 
Young Nick is catching on fast
PS Cheque's in the post Nick |
27-08-2008, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by FungiJohn Awww I'm blushing now
Young Nick is catching on fast
PS Cheque's in the post Nick | OK John, as long as it's a big one !
Nick
PS You really shouldn't blush - your photos would make a brilliant book I reckon ! |
27-08-2008, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mykonik OK John, as long as it's a big one !
Nick
PS You really shouldn't blush - your photos would make a brilliant book I reckon ! | Thanks Nick.
Oh, don't mention the book  I've been writing the thing for 3 years now and it's still no nearer to completion ... but its sheer joy in doing it 
John |
27-08-2008, 09:14 PM
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I've been looking forward to it for two! |
27-08-2008, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NickCantle I've been looking forward to it for two! | One day Nick, one day. I don't even put my book images on WAB!
It just lacks the sort of information that Nick has at his finger tips  Now if Nick want's to Co-author mmmm | | | |
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