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Devil's Fingers - Clathrus archeri
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waxcap


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It opened along the ground so it wasn't easy to photograph. This is the best I could do after doing some focus stacking.
· Date: Fri December 9, 2011 · Views: 953
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Keywords: Devil's Fingers, Clathrus archeri, Fungi
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FungiJohn

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Fri December 9, 2011 7:51am

and produced another cracking image Dave. An excellent addition to your growth series

John

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Fri December 9, 2011 10:08am

Blimey- never seen one of those before. Thought it was an escaped starfish! Amazing shot.

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Fri December 9, 2011 10:29am

Another cracker of a photo, Dave. - Regards, Mike.

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Fri December 9, 2011 2:49pm

Smashing image ,did you not find the aroma!! of this species slightly overpowering being so close?.

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Fri December 9, 2011 2:55pm

Thanks for the comments. Yes, widgeon0! It's one of those smells that just doesn't go away either. I'ts burned into my olfactory memory - I can even smell it now!
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Sat December 10, 2011 5:04am

You got it then?! And won't be able to forget it for a while either - well your nose wont - what a stunning series!

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