The parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) by DutchLumix
The parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)
The parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) is a basidiomycete fungus with a large, prominent fruiting body resembling a lady’s parasol. It is a fairly common species on well-drained soils. It is found solitary or in groups and fairy rings in pastures and occasionally in woodland. Globally, it is widespread in temperate regions.
Camera: Canon EOS 500D
Lens : Canon 300mm
Taken on Wednesday July 27th 2011
Location: Amsterdam water supply dunes
Country: The Netherlands
Comments
Nice find and shot of the mushroom.
Thank you for the kind comments, much appreciated !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Thanks Ray have a nice day !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik,
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
great detail and textures!
Thank you for the kind comments, much appreciated !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
Beautiful, great find and image, they make great eating too
Thank you for the kind comments, much appreciated !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
It’s a beautiful mushroom with wonderful textures, a great find Erik!
Oh…I love it! Great find and capture!