Tropical Fungi Bloom
GUAT07D-208
June 5, 2007
Back to fungi again today, because they are just such amazing things, and yet so beautiful. After showing off some fungi growing in my own neighborhood this week, today's image comes from Guatemala, deep in the ruins of a Mayan city, Aguateca. This lichen-draped ruined city is deep in the jungle of Central America, and is quite isolated, requiring an hour boat ride to get there. But the ruins represent a great example of how the jungle, and how nature in general, can reclaim the works of man. This log, covered in moss and lichen, actually has two species growing on it, these beautiful basidiomycetes on their stalks, and the tiny white wood decayers in the background to the left. Both thriving in the humidity and heat of the jungle, and doing their part to break down the wood and return nutrients to the soil. Enjoy.
Back to fungi again today, because they are just such amazing things, and yet so beautiful. After showing off some fungi growing in my own neighborhood this week, today's image comes from Guatemala, deep in the ruins of a Mayan city, Aguateca. This lichen-draped ruined city is deep in the jungle of Central America, and is quite isolated, requiring an hour boat ride to get there. But the ruins represent a great example of how the jungle, and how nature in general, can reclaim the works of man. This log, covered in moss and lichen, actually has two species growing on it, these beautiful basidiomycetes on their stalks, and the tiny white wood decayers in the background to the left. Both thriving in the humidity and heat of the jungle, and doing their part to break down the wood and return nutrients to the soil. Enjoy.
Technical notes:
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon 18-135 f/3.5-5.6
Focal length: 135 mm
Exposure: 3 sec @ f/16 ISO 200
Post-processing: Tone adjusted with PS 4 and LR 1.4
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