Sunday, October 30, 2011

Hemlock Lacquered Polypore- Macro Monday/Ruby Tuesday

I was fascinated by the wide variety of fungi present in the forest up at the cottage.  This is my favourite species.
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The Hemlock Lacquered Polypore
(Ganoderma tsuage)

The fruiting body which can be up to 30cm (11inches) in diameter, develop in a single season. They begin growth in June as soft white and orange knobs, soon fan out, and both the stalk and upper surface become heavily lacquered in shades of red and burgundy.


These fungi belong to the Polypore species, often known as, shelf or bracket fugi. Although not all species form shelf-shaped bodies, the commonality exists in the fact they have tough or woody fruiting bodies, that produce spores in tubes or pores found on the underside.

See more great Macro Shots from around the world
 HERE at Lisa's Chaos MACRO MONDAY
Take at look at various shades of red
HERE at Work Of The Poet's RUBY TUESDAY


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29 comments:

  1. ClytieOctober 30, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I have always loved mushrooms, lichens, fungi ... but never have I seen a more beautiful specimen! The color is phenomenal, and they certainly do look like they have been dipped in lacquer!

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  2. Kerri FarleyOctober 30, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Very cool! I think mushrooms and fungi are so photogenic! Great images you captured!

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  3. LindaOctober 30, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    such marvelous macro work!!!!

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  4. JessicaOctober 31, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I love taking photos of fungi. These ones are so nice and shiny too. very nice!

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  5. CarlettaOctober 31, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Your photos make them look almost like blown glass. :)
    Wonderful macros!

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  6. Spare Parts and PicsOctober 31, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    They really do look lacquered! Great photos and information.

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  7. Joop ZandOctober 31, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    thats a special one......nice shots Karen.

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  8. Hootin AnniOctober 31, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Love the glossy coloration of this fungus.

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  9. KalaOctober 31, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    What beautiful rich color that mushroom has!

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  10. MikeHOctober 31, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Terrific macro shot, love the color and the detail.
    Looks so good you feel like taking a bite but that would probably be a dumb idea right?

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  11. EG CameraGirlOctober 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Someday I hope to learn to identify mushrooms. I don't think I'll eat the wild variety but I just want to know what they are. Lovely photo, Karen.

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  12. pipOctober 31, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Great shots :)

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  13. forgetmenotOctober 31, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Who would ever think fungi could be so interesting, or for that matter, beautiful. Lovely, colorful shots--well done. Mickie :)

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  14. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    They do look lacquered, amazing!

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  15. DawnTreaderOctober 31, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    They almost look like chocolate!

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  16. Kim, USAOctober 31, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I love the color of this mushroom. But this is not edible right?

    Macro

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  17. LolaOctober 31, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Lovely fungi!

    Happy Ruby Tuesday!

    Here’s mine!

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  18. RalphOctober 31, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Absolutely stunning fungi! I cannot tell if it were lacquer or acrylic, but the style of nature cannot be duplicated. So nice!

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  19. BirgittaOctober 31, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Such beautiful rich color on these fungus! Great macros!

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  20. Roberto Machado AlvesOctober 31, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Great shot. I love fungi.

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  21. HalcyonOctober 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    This is really interesting. I know nothing about fungi, except what you get in the supermarket. I really think this specimen is rather beautiful.

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  22. GattinaOctober 31, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    They almost look like fake once in ceramic !

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  23. Sylvia KOctober 31, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    What colorful, fantastic macro shots, Karen! They do almost look like they're ceramic! I've never seen any like these! Terrific! Hope your week is off to a great start!

    Sylvia

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  24. DebbieOctober 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    wow....great find and an awesome shot!!

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  25. IdaOctober 31, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    These are great! Love all the wonderful detail in the photos.

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  26. LizOctober 31, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    These are unique.

    My entries:
    Moms...Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  27. Maria @ LSSOctober 31, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Beautiful macros!

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  28. SivindenNovember 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    An impressive fungus, great shape and colours.

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  29. CanadianGardenJoyNovember 1, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I'm working backwards here Karen .. another "duh?" symptom LOL
    These are so colourful and simply gorgeous ! You are one lucky gal to be so close to places like this .. I would never be able to put the camera down ! : )
    Joy

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