tis a rainy season
inspiring fruit of the earth
to rise through the dirt
bathing in gentle forest light
some a gourmet delight!
(above) the highly sought after Morel
two always catch my eye
like friends
or lovers
kin
squirrels carry mushrooms into trees....
storage
such a treat for me to find!
Once again, our friends at Novica,
in association with National Geographic
would like to give my wonderful blog friends a gift for appreciating natural beauty, our natural world and hand crafted arts.
I chose the above earrings as a gift.
They are lovely, well made and came in a beautiful handmade box!
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The winner of my random drawing with receive a
$50 gift
certificate to spend as they wish at Novica.
perhaps in one of these catagories:
Silver Charm Bracelets
Amethyst Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver Earrings from Peru
Lockets
Silk Fans
Natural Flower Necklaces
Amethyst Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver Earrings from Peru
Lockets
Silk Fans
Natural Flower Necklaces
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simply leave a comment to be included in the give away
or
if you would like to leave me a mushroom message
but no gift certificate
simply say "no gift"
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the winner will be chosen June 18,2012
the winner will be chosen June 18,2012
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Isn't it extraordinary how some of these delightful beauties can be lethal? Your macros are wondrous!
ReplyDeleteLuscious photos Tammie. No need to put me in the drawing, just happy to see your beautiful work!
ReplyDeletelittle gems make wonderful photos - AND a giveaway! Count me IN, Dear
ReplyDeleteAloha from Waikiki,
Comfort Spiral
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Did I tell you my maternal grand ma's village got so drunk with the mushroom, they were "dead " for 3 days except my grandma, because her ferocious mum in law won't let her eat any, like cook. Grand ma always joked, I wish the tigress had died.
ReplyDeleteCount me in too.
A couple of years ago my wife and I gathered several pounds of morel mushrooms in the woods a few miles from where we live. We invited people over to share in the feast.
ReplyDeleteA couple of years ago my wife and I gathered several pounds of morel mushrooms in the woods a few miles from where we live. We invited people over to share in the feast.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mushrooms you got. Great job. Love your walking in the wood.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Hilda
Passei para uma visitinha.
ReplyDeleteMuito lindo o seu blog com fotografias encantadoras.
Boa continuação da semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.
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Mushrooms!! We've been having a lot of rain, shrooms are starting to pop up everywhere. Beautiful. Love the squirrel storage shelf!
ReplyDeleteI had to giggle at the squirrel storage shelf too. And the morel - wow! We used to find them all over the place here, but not for many years. This year we had one growing right outside the front door, though!
ReplyDeleteI always feel that the mushrooms have personalities, and can't resist photographing nearly every one I see! My mushroom file is nearly full!!!
That highly-sought mushroom is too beautiful to eat! I didn't know squirrels snack on them. I have learned plenty here today.
ReplyDeleteAnd your taste in earrings is fab!
Lovely images. I especially like the image of the mushroom in the tree. Also, I would love to be included in the Novica drawing!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful series of photos. I agree with Sandy.. it's too beautiful to eat. Unless they're as good as everyone says. ;) This is a lovely giveaway. Thanks for holding it.
ReplyDeleteThat morel made my mouth water. How I love to gather and eat wild mushrooms. If we don't get some rain soon there won't be any shrooms come fall.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love jewelry I find that handmade box even more intriguing. I'm in for your giveaway.
Hi Tammie, I am sitting up at a ridiculously early hour, trying to write school reports. I have taken time to come and wander along your forest floor and now feel better for the change of scene.
ReplyDeleteAren't fungi lovely. They are such amazing organisms. Thanks for being there, you are a tonic for the spirit.
C xxx
incredible macro work, Tammie...some, i have never seen before!
ReplyDeleteThat most beautiful mushrooms! Some do not know dear friend! Tammie, I love your spirit, you're a great person. Kisses friend!
ReplyDeleteTL - you are having such fun discovering the beauty that comes from decay and moisture. I just love the little one with the lattice-work. And that squirrel storage - it made me smile - I didn't know they did that. (no gift required). Thanks for sharing these gems. Go well. B
ReplyDeleteit's been rainy here too for dayyyyys! I'm dying to go explore the forest later today once the pouring slows down & see what I might discover. For now, I explore through your eyes, thank-you Tammie for sharing your world so generously ;-)
ReplyDeleteps, just spent an inordinate amount of time browsing Novica....bookmarked!
Bellas tomas de hongos, muy sorprendente la segunga. No regalo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Wow..spectacular mushroom adventures..gorgeous photos..lovely souls!Another fabulous eye-feast..truly beautiful!
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Excelentes macros de belos Cogumelos....
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Such wondrous photos... so magical I kept expecting to see little people hiding in the shot somewhere. These really made me smile!
ReplyDeleteNo gift for me, please, but I love these photos! On a hike a few days ago I collected a half pound of morels; yum!
ReplyDeleteWow - that morel is amazing. Such lovely pics.. and those earrings are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful fungi images Tammie! Fabulous Morel!! Such interesting texture the honeycomb covering conveys.
ReplyDeleteoh how i love to watch the mushrooms pop their heads up...and push that dirt out of their way!!
ReplyDeletethat second mushroom is amazing!! wow!! it looks like a gem with filigree work around it!!
especially the second one.... beautiful structures
ReplyDeleteespecially the second one.... beautiful structures
ReplyDeleteLove your mushrooms. We have boring looking ones, but yours are so intriguing. Love the second one especially.
ReplyDeletethis is the best season in the woods and I love your impressions so much! wish you a beautiful weekend my dear friend,
ReplyDeletecordially -isabella
Wonderful mushroom photographs! In nature everything is always perfect, to the smallest details!
ReplyDeleteDelicious and gorgeous, it's like I can feel the smell of the fresh ground of woods and mushrooms, on a rainy day.. :)
ReplyDeleteWe're having heavy rain today.. but the sun is glimmering behind the clouds, fighting to strech out its glorious wings.. but rain is also good I think, the air and the smell is always so fresh after rain.. :)
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Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos.
Brasil
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I'm waiting for a little gnome to peek from behind one of those gems. Tiny masterpieces! Gues what I finally found - well actually my 4 year old grandson found it. A gift to me!
ReplyDeleteLove the poetry and the pictures to follow :-)
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What amazing mushrooms you found! Such works of art nature gives us. I am ever so grateful.
ReplyDeleteSweet giveaway, please DO include me. Thanks.
Beautiful shots of all the mushrooms! I never knew you had another blog!!1 I'll be visiting more often. I love Nature shots!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like your photography too! Your photos enhance your story and together are a delight, thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes please enter me in your give away. THANKS!
beautiful and the second picture looks like a alien mushroom ;)
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