Hershey's Kisses..

Came across the most unusual fungi today in the bush.. I thought they looked like Hershey Kisses.. Real name as far as I have worked out via Google is.. Geastrum triplex Earthstar..
Most unusual to see any fungi in the bush this time of year ( Winter) so it was a real surprise..

[Maureen P]

Great shot, very unusual

[Mrs. Laloggie]

They look like cookies with kisses on top. Yum! Beautiful shot, as always.

[julia]

@mrslaloggie I don't think you would want to eat it.. @ethelperry would probably know about these..

[Linda]

So cool! What a great find!

[Shirley]

Great find. Fav

[Lindy]

Crisp & clear with super DOF

[Denise Wood]

Certainly looks like something yummy to eat :) But no don't!

[Irene]

Such a clear shot. They do look like cookies but for viewing only

[Dianne]

Great shot - love the focus - a most unusual find!

[Margo]

Beautiful shot

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a great find and so unusual !! great focus , clarity and sharpness of the fungus !

[Ali P]

amazing find - I have never seen this type before!

[clalin]

crazy....this is really a mushroom? This is the first time I see them.
Great picture with super focus.

[Heather Colgate]

Wow, great dof, very interesting looking fungi

[Joyce]

Great capture and very unusual fungi

[gloria jones]

Great find and capture

[Paula W]

How unusual, they do look very much like Hershey kisses although I wouldn't want to taste one!

[Gayle Sears]

Very unusual and pretty. (Can fungi be pretty?)

[Jane Pittenger]

What an amazing fungus. Nice eye

[Babs]

What a great find. I have never seen one like this before.

[Ethel]

Julia, how lovely. We have a similar fungus here in Australia but not as pretty and plain bone-salmon colours. We call ours and earth star, botanical name Geastrum species. it is interesting how the centre puff ball sheds its spores. When the rain hits the centre puff ball, it causes a smoky looking cloud of spores to erupt. BTW, I have stopped posting on 365, but have a look at photos and discussions from time to time. thank you for your support and friendship. I hope you are blessed with the energy and opportunity for great joy with your photography into the future.

[julia]

@ethelperry Thanks for that Ethel I knew you would know all about it. @dide and I said you would when we were out in the bush.. I realized you are no longer putting up shots but I thought you may check in every now and then.. we miss you but pleased you can still keep an eye on us.. take care and keep checking in..