Foraging For Fungi
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nature’s recyclers
share beauty and nutrients
harbinger of life
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plant
nor an
animal
mysterious
separate kingdom
nutrient cycling
natural decomposer
beautiful, magical moments
ethereal birth, growth, and rebirth
fantastic fungi foraging forays
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These images are from my trip to Virginia back in September. I was delighted to find an abundance of fungi to photograph and enjoy on my stroll along the creekside trail. Nature almost always inspires and rejuvenates me. This time she inspired both a haiku and etheree poem.
Happy Foraging! 
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Magical indeed….thank you:)
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You’re welcome Janet. I’m delighted you enjoyed my foray! 😜
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Great poems, Brad. This photographs are amazing.
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Thank you Robbie. I’m enjoying a renewed passion for photography with fungi as my muse! 🍄
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I find photographs of interesting fungi very beautiful, Brad. I haven’t seen ones like this were I live.
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They’re fascinating and short lived. Good luck foraging.
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I so love these magickal captures of fantastic fungi! And your inspired musings are equally beautiful. So happy you find inspiration and renewal in nature…it’s the bestest place for me to experience that too. love and sweet hugs kindred spirit!
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Thanks Tania. Yes, fungi are magical and inspirational for me as is much of nature. Feeling groovy! 😍 🍄 😎
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Magical poetry Brad and the fungi’s are looking so lovely. Nature is always at its best.
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Thank you Kamal. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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You are always welcome dear Brad. Take care and stay safe.
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Rebirth happens
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😊
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Brad, your photos are great, so much colour and form highlighted. I love your poems too and the strength within.
I am sure you know that a great number of fungi are delicatessen. You need to know what you are picking though as many are poisenous.
miriam
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Thank you Miriam. Yes, I know some are edible but don’t trust myself to pick and eat them!
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Beautiful captures Brad!
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Thanks Julie!
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A wonderful tribute to fungi, Brad, not only in your photos but your words as well.
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Thank you Jet. They fascinate me. I’m glad you enjoyed my musings.
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Magical moments indeed!
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Yes, nature is enchanting!
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Thank you! Always happy that you visit my post.
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Just fabulous, Brad. Can never get enough fungi.😁 I’ve been out foraging lately, too. I’m learning which ones are edible, many more than I imagined.
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How cool that you’re learning more about them and what’s edible. Happy foraging! 🍄
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My favorite so far is “lion’s mane”. It tastes like lobster and is really good for brain health. Scientists are studying its effects on Alzheimers. 😊
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Nice. I’ve heard about them, but not sure I’d recognize them.
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So beautiful.
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Thanks.
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I never thought of taking photographs of fungi. It is quite inspiring but I probably won’t be able to capture it the way you did – that takes lots of patience I bet. 😅
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Thanks Bel. I find it soothing to hunt for them and then take super close ups. take care…
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Love this, Brad! Especially with those fantastic photos!
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Thank you Katy. I appreciate your passion that comes through your comments and writing. 🙏
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What glorious words and the pictures are intriguing. I’ve yet to go fungi foraging but now you’ve got me curious. Beautiful pictures, Brad.
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Yay! I’m glad you caught the bug Amy! I look forward to seeing your beautiful images.
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Hello dear Brad, yay I loved my visit to your blog as usual! I felt rejuvenated looking at your gorgeous photographs and reading your haikou. It´s basically like this: When I quickly checks the news online, I feel like I am a 1000 years old. When I read and take in your work, I feel 10, in a good way. I chose 10! Lol. Thank you for these wonderfully uplifting moments that you provide us with:) Big hugs!
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Thanks Maria. I’m delighted you find refreshment and fun here. Maybe we can bottle the elixir! Abrazos grande! 😍
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Yep, that sounds like a great new venture. Let´s do it! 😎 hehe. Abrazos grandes de vuelta 🤗
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Yay! Gracias mi amiga. 😍
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Great photos, as you say ~ and it is matched by your great haiku. In reading I learned much more about the complex yet simple fungi 🙂 Also, most of the time very delicious 🙂
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Thank you Randall. Fascinating and fun are great ways to learn. Do you forag in the wild?Take care…🙏
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Yes, in Czech countryside a common activity is heading into the woods and collect mushrooms 🙂 Wish you a great weekend ahead, Brad!
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That sounds fun. I’d love to go with someone who can identify them.
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They are very beautiful and I love how your write about fungi. “… magical moments/ethereal birth, growth, and rebirth…” makes me think about how in Star Trek Discovery (CBS all access) they use “spores derived from the mycelium of some types of fungi,” to travel or “jump” extremely fast across vast distances.. I’ve just started season 2 and they have brought up some interesting ideas about the spore network and connections which are ? in another dimension. I know that sounds pretty strange, but I’m glad this mystery has made its way into popular culture to make us wonder.
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Thanks for the fun facts about Star Trek, spores, and time travel JoAnna. They’re fascinating, and mycelium networks are real world amazing.
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So many beautiful fungi pictures! My favorite is the one with the ripples of fungi next to the vibrant green leaf! Beautiful all-around, Brad 💗
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Thanks Ka. I’m glad you enjoyed for foraging fun! 😍
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We share a love of fungi, Brad. So much variety, and such a fascinating part of our ecosystem. A lovely haiku and fun alliteration on the etheree. Beautiful photos as always.
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Thank you Diana. You’re in a good place for fungi foraging. I imagine the NW is prime territory with all the rain and rainforests! 🍄
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Our trees shed “dragon skin.” And we have amazing moss. I’ll have to get outside and take some picture today.
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Cool. I hope to see the photos.
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I have to write myself a note so I don’t forget. Yeesh. Lol
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I’ll remind you! 😛
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Lol. Good idea!
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Fabulous specimens, well done for ‘recycling’ them into fabulous poetry!
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Thanks for the fun and clever comment Andrea. They are master recyclers!
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A great title, Brad. Your poem describes well the importance and mystery of fungi in few words. I love your word “harbinger” in this context. I have always been a fan of Fungi. Now, even more, after reading your words. 🙂 Erica
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Fungi are fascinating to me. I’m glad my post helped you appreciate them more. Happy foraging!
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