The Fungi world (6) : Fly agaric
One of the most well-known, conspicuous and cosmopolitan fungus. Although poisonous, this red and white spotted toadstool is a common image in fairy tales, children's books, christmas cards and new year cards from around the world as a symbol of good luck.
Interesting to know : images dating back to 3500 BC (!) painted in caves at Algeria, depict fungi, more than likely including the Fly agaric.
Dutch name : Vliegenzwam
German name : Fliegenpilz
Latin name : Amanita muscaria
Vitória Castelo Santos 07/10/2009 19:50
A great shot Mark.greetings
Vitoria
Ionutz Florin 15/10/2008 14:27
A very beautiful picture of the mushroom, superb colors, i like the color mix-up.is great.good job
best wishes
ionut
Luc Grollie 15/10/2008 11:13
still doubting which stade of this toadstoal is the prettiest, the younger stage or the latter, flat stage.....guess they both give us excellent sots !!!greetz,
adriano j faria 13/10/2008 23:07
Beautiful red color contrasting with the green grass.great macro!!
Adri.
Marc Thys 13/10/2008 11:35
Beautiful colors and lighting.Regards,Marc.
medser 11/10/2008 10:02
o very tasty++++++++
shan
Vanessa Halvorsen 10/10/2008 15:03
Lovely picture!!Marina Kazakova 09/10/2008 14:25
Defiantly bright and elegant!Marina
Theo Weijmer 08/10/2008 21:58
Nice light on it and good strong colours in this excellent composition!!!Greetings Theo
Alexandra Baltog 08/10/2008 21:45
Amanita muscaria.. BRRRRRR....:-))
a very good pic !
Anca Silvia B. 08/10/2008 21:37
Superb pic!Greetings,Anca
Tanja. Schaaf 08/10/2008 21:07
A great picfrom a little mushroom
the colours are fantastic
LGTanja
Hans-Reiner Bohn 08/10/2008 20:57
our mushroom series is astonishing!Where d'ya find all of it?
bw, reiner
nariense 08/10/2008 20:18
fantastic macro,lovely details.brilhant work
all the best
carlos
Lawson McCulloch 08/10/2008 19:53
A fine capture of this beautiful fungi.best wishes from Lawson.