Kip’s Comments - August 29, 2026
Fungal Art, Fungal Hunting, and a Question or Two
Nearly all of the time when I hunt for and photograph fungi, I end up with “specimen” type images. While that imaging style may not be my preference, most fungi simply do not allow for artistic images to be made. Yes, specimen images can be interesting, but they seldom would qualify as art.
Today I photographed golden oysters in a setting that I think would look very nice printed large on canvas and hung on a wall with a light or two. Maybe I am dreaming, but I think the image looks artistic.
Golden Oyster Fungi - Image 1141210
I did find and record specimen images of other interesting fungi. (This effort resulted in bloodshed due to mosquitos and gnats, but it was worth it.)
Daedaleopsis Tricolor Fungus - Image 1141123
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus - Image 1141131
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus - Image 1141209
Jelly Fungus - Image 1141257
Jelly Fungus - Image 1141280
Finally, I watched this heron catch a fish in a duckweed-covered shallow water area. The heron caught the fish and quickly dropped it down its throat. A couple of questions came to mind. Does the fish flop and move around for a while in the heron’s belly? How long does it take for the fish to die in an environment of stomach acids?
Great Blue Heron - Image 1141107
