This week's theme is "wild.' You can find more PhotoHunters here. Happy weekend!
"Nature alone is antique and the oldest art a mushroom."
---Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
The Wild Mushroom
Gary Snyder
Well the sunset rays are shining
Me and Kai have got our tools
A basket and a trowel
And a book with all the rules
Don't ever eat Boletus
If the tube-mouth they are red
Stay away from the Amanitas
Or brother you are dead
Sometimes they're already rotten
Or the stalks are broken off
Where the deer have knocked them over
While turning up the duff
We set out in the forest
To seek the wild mushroom
In shapes diverse and colorful
Shining through the woodland gloom
If you look out under oak trees
Or around an old pine stump
You'll know a mushroom's coming
By the way the leaves are humped
They send out multiple fibers
Through the roots and sod
Some make you mighty sick they say
Or bring you close to God
So here's to the mushroom family
A far-flung friendly clan
For food, for fun, for poison
They are a help to man.
Comments (27)
wow.. great take!
Posted by Stev & EMz | September 13, 2008 8:19 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 08:19
That mushroom definitely glows with beauty among the dead leaves. Gorgeous pics! And love the accompanying poem!
Posted by Gemma | September 13, 2008 8:46 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 08:46
Great post and photograph for the wild theme. I have a lot of wild mushrooms in my yard after the rains earlier this week.
By the way, I was confusing in my post mixing up shots from the Art Museum Walk in Raleigh with shots from the NC Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill.
Earlier in the week I did posts from Duke Gardens in Durham, the Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill, and Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh which really confused the issue. Now all I need to do is go take shots at Coker Arboretum since UNC has that as well as the botanical gardens.
Sorry this is so long but since you are in the area and haven't been to the botanical gardens, I wanted to mention it is great with habitats for different parts of the state. It's a conservation garden. Nestled in the mountain section is the Paul Green cabin. Normally in the fall they have art in the garden with artist from all over the state loaning their works. However, this year due to construction on the educational center they aren't doing that but will in the fall of 2009.
Posted by Carver | September 13, 2008 8:52 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 08:52
Annie, that mushroom is gorgeous! Very cool idea to include the poetry.
Posted by Deborah | September 13, 2008 9:11 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 09:11
Great shot and I like the poem you included with it. The color of the mushroom is fantastic.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Amanda
Posted by Amanda | September 13, 2008 9:23 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 09:23
I don't think I've ever seen such a colorful mushroom...good one!
Posted by June | September 13, 2008 9:25 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 09:25
I just LOVE photographing mushrooms... :) That's a nice shot.
Posted by Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) | September 13, 2008 9:27 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 09:27
What a great shot, simple & lovely :)
Posted by The Social Frog | September 13, 2008 9:32 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 09:32
I would say the colors are WILD...and what an artistic shot amongst the leaves.
Posted by Hummie | September 13, 2008 10:21 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 10:21
Great shot. I love the color contrast.
Posted by Alice Audrey | September 13, 2008 10:32 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 10:32
Great shot! Mushrooms are a really popular item for this week's theme. :)
Posted by Gretchen | September 13, 2008 11:40 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 11:40
Hi Annie, great theme photo selection! I also found the color contrast of the bright orange mushroom, against the old brown leaves surrounding it very cool. I love the accompanying poem too.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | September 13, 2008 11:48 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 11:48
i just love the color of that mushroom! so vibrant!
WildFood
WildLife
Posted by Munchkin Mommy | September 13, 2008 11:48 AM
Posted on September 13, 2008 11:48
That is a cool picture. I agree, I love the vivid color in the gray leaves. The poem is also a nice touch. We've been mushroom hunting and it brought back memories.
Posted by Marta | September 13, 2008 12:01 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 12:01
Great photo and great take on today's theme! I love the orange color.
Thanks for visiting my Photo Hunt! Have a great weekend!
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | September 13, 2008 12:21 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 12:21
That's creative. It looks like a little umbrella, perhas over a tiny village of wonders we've never seen.
Posted by Liss | September 13, 2008 2:15 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 14:15
Beautiful photo! I love the contrast of the bright orange with the leaves.
Posted by girasoli | September 13, 2008 3:09 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 15:09
What a great phoot. That mushroom is very colorful amidst those dead leaves.
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Brine Queen | September 13, 2008 4:39 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 16:39
Lovely pictures, and the poem is fun!
Posted by Dragonstar | September 13, 2008 4:55 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 16:55
Very nice photo. My wild mushrooms are not nearly as pretty or colorful as that one.
Posted by Patricia (Pollywog Creek) | September 13, 2008 6:10 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 18:10
Wild Mushrooms.. I had a few of those in my yard... I thought I had nothing wild... oh well.. That was a very good idea!
Posted by ann | September 13, 2008 7:36 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 19:36
Your picture is SO good! :)
Posted by Leslie | September 13, 2008 11:46 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 23:46
wow! that's really interesting! perfect for the theme:)
Posted by A Grateful Heart | September 14, 2008 1:33 AM
Posted on September 14, 2008 01:33
The colours of the mushroom surrounded by the dead leaves are amazing - great shot!
Posted by Jerry | September 14, 2008 8:02 AM
Posted on September 14, 2008 08:02
Amazing and wild! If I had a photo as beautiful as this one, I would have it framed. Loved the poem. Happy weekend!
Posted by María I. | September 14, 2008 12:55 PM
Posted on September 14, 2008 12:55
Just beautiful! The contrast between the colors of the mushroom and the colors of the leaves is amazing!
Posted by Chiocciola | September 14, 2008 7:58 PM
Posted on September 14, 2008 19:58
What a beautiful shot!
Posted by jam | September 15, 2008 6:08 AM
Posted on September 15, 2008 06:08