Attractive Fungus by timerskine

Attractive Fungus

I know that the two words in the title of this shot don't normally go together, but in this case, I think it works.

I was exploring the course of this stream not too far from our house to see if there were any interesting pictures to be had. I hadn't gone very far in the cold and rain when I decided that A) there weren't any 50 yards/meters into the woods, and B) there might be in better weather and/or in the spring.

Just as I turned around to head back to my truck, this pretty little formation of fungi* presented itself at about the level of my shoulders. So up went the tripod, and I grabbed a couple of shots.

It turns out the stream isn't all that great as a subject, but it makes a wonderful backdrop.

*Any biologists reading this? If so, what is the proper name for a group of fungi? Herd? Flock? Pride?

EDIT: You can discover anything on the interwebs! There's a site called fungusID.com that uses AI to identify a fungus picture you upload. This beauty is Tremella foliacea, also called leafy brain, jelly leaf, and brown witch's butter. It is described as "edible but not desirable."
You’re right, the title would often be an oxymoron, but great find and shot set off nicely by the stream/dof
December 20th, 2020  
Such an interesting find and a lovely composition. I don't know if you use Google but I've discovered Google Lens. If I long-tap on your photo and select Google Lens it finds similar pictures and tells me what it is. I use it quite a bit when people post photos of places or plants so I can find out more about them.
December 20th, 2020  
What an amazing find, lots of macro opportunities!
December 20th, 2020  
Very frilly. The website sounds like a useful resource to bear in mind for the future.
December 20th, 2020  
@serendypyty That’s interesting to know.
December 20th, 2020  
Very cool
December 21st, 2020  
So unusual.
December 21st, 2020  
Wow, different kind of shape. Nice find.
December 21st, 2020  
Looks like something found underwater--cool!
December 21st, 2020  
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