(I gotta say, when I come here and no one else has shown up, I wanna wait in the wings till at least 10 people have commented. Is there a way to "hide" my comment until others have shown up? I feel like I should straighten my tie and comb my hair. Next time I'll write in Sanskrit or something. Ok, here goes...) Another fascinating otherworldly capture of fungi in your gallery. The flickr version is more bulbous, like rice-balls waiting to be dipped in soy sauce. These are like white cheese snacks. What bizarre and magical shapes they have! And all those brown twigs make great contrast. In fact, if this weren't in nature, it would be a great piece of design. More magical fungi shooting from you, and I never see this kind of growth in Chicago...

Another fascinating image of the extremely diverse collection of fungi that grow in your area! Thank you for enlightening us.

Ah, I think I came across some of these a year or two back at the arboretum, but I had no idea what I was seeing. As always you're a wealth of information! Superb closeup of another demonstration of nature's bounty!

it appears that you live in a very interesting and diverse area. great capture Andrea

Thanks. Thanks a lot, Mark. Now you've put me off my rice balls and cheese snacks. I do agree with him about this being otherworldly, more like space invaders actually. Its a great close up with a wonderful contrast between the white fungus and the deep green and brown surrounding it.

I must look closer when out with the girls. Interesting.

Very interesting photos of this unique fungus Andrea.

You sure have a good eye and wonderful camera work for all the different species, thanks for sharing.