4/27/15

fairy town

I photographed these magical little toadstools at Hollard Garden with the other autumn colors in my last post. Every time I see a them, I feel the urge to write a children's story about a tiny, little world. Alas, I am not disciplined enough to do it; so I settle for taking some macro shots.








Before you start nit-picking about my choice of words, there is no difference between mushrooms and toadstool, although the term 'toadstools' has gradually become applied to toxic types. http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Mushroom-and-Toadstool-Toxicology.htm and http://knowledgenuts.com/2014/01/05/difference-between-toadstools-and-mushrooms/


Sunday Snap (last shot)


15 comments:

Kay said...

These photos are fantastic. I love them!

Taken For Granted said...

Lovely macro photos of these mushrooms. They may not be edible, but they are not toadstools, I think.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
These are seriously good shots Bettyl! They tell their own story in our heads and that is the magic....&*> YAMxx

susantroccoloauthor.com said...

Isn't it just like a tiny magic world?!? As a photographer also, I chucked knowing how you were probably laying on your tummy to get these shots!

Laura said...

Just wonderful Betty! Thanks so much for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro ♥

maryaustria said...

Wonderful macros!

Suburban Girl said...

They remind me of fairy condominiums.

Joyful said...

Beautiful shots! I can see why these photos inspire you to want to right a children's story of a small wonderland. Hopefully you will get started :-)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I swear I see the fairies and brownies peeking out from under their umbrellas. Sweet!!! Love this.

Forest Dream Weaver said...

Wow....these are magical....a wonderful world beneath our feet!

Unknown said...

Wonderful photos of the mushrooms! They're fascinating.

Sarah Christie said...

What stunning shots , isn't nature stunning x

Mari said...

Oh they're actually huge :)

kissed by an angel said...

So lovely Betty!!! I love the tiny world of the fairies :)
Enjoy a good time and a wonderful dance into the May :)

Jibberjabberuk said...

The fairies must have just flown off before you got there! Great macro shots.