Red, spotty & deadly!

[ukglyn]

Poisonous Toadstool

Took this toadstool today that was growing on top of an old grave in a churchyard. Couldn't resist snapping it. Hope you enjoy it?



Thanks for looking.

Glyn

[sheltiesmama]

Wow! Very pretty shot. Looks like someone already sliced a hunk out.

[AndCity]

Such a sharp, crisp shot. From the title I thought it was going to be a teenager!

[Grampa D]

My apologies for correcting you, Glyn, but that mushroom is not deadly. It is a halucinogen, therefore it's listed as poisonous. It will cause deliriums and excess sweating, but it will not kill you. It is an Amanita Muscaria, more commonly known as Fly Agaric so called because when mixed in milk it will stupefy houseflies.
If one is seeking a psychedelic high, it is best, as with all wild mushrooms, to positively identify it before ingestion.
Class dismissed.

[ukglyn]

Originally Posted by sheltiesmama

Wow! Very pretty shot. Looks like someone already sliced a hunk out.

Thank you sheltiesmama, i love how the spit is a perfect cut.

Originally Posted by AndCity

Such a sharp, crisp shot. From the title I thought it was going to be a teenager!

Yeah teenagers are described like that to Thanks for looking!

Originally Posted by Grampa D

My apologies for correcting you, Glyn, but that mushroom is not deadly. It is a halucinogen, therefore it's listed as poisonous. It will cause deliriums and excess sweating, but it will not kill you. It is an Amanita Muscaria, more commonly known as Fly Agaric so called because when mixed in milk it will stupefy houseflies.
If one is seeking a psychedelic high, it is best, as with all wild mushrooms, to positively identify it before ingestion.
Class dismissed.

Cheers Grampa D, no problem correcting me, I have today learnt something, never tried ingesting any mushrooms myself, dont even like the ones from the shops, I enjoyed your description though, seems it must be a subject you enjoy.
Thanks for looking & commenting!

[Steves Shots]

Love the crisp clear capture TFS.

[lindyannajones]

Glyn...call up the people who make Botany guides and tell them you have the perfect shot of a mushroom. Really...this is guidebook good!

[Tenzin'sMom]

I'm sure the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland is just around the corner -- what a wonderful perch this would be for him. Beautiful photo!

[Angelb]

Love the crisp clear texture in this shot with great dof.