Red-Capped Radiance: A Surprise Star from Pollock Country Park
Today, my Flower of the Day (FOTD) is a bit unconventional but no less captivating. I stumbled upon this highly photogenic Amanita muscaria mushroom while on a stupendously long walk around Pollock Country Park with Jez.
I’d only ever seen this type of mushroom in paintings and never quite believed they were real. Well, at the very least, I didn’t think we had them in Scotland. 😂
I was in awe when I caught sight of its vibrant red cap and speckled white dots. It’s easy to see how it won the title of ‘Mushroom of the Year 2022’.
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My journey into writing started with a screenwriting certificate program at UCLA Ext. Since then, I've worked as a freelance content writer, erotica author, proofreader, professional beta reader, and content editor. I'm now working hard on my dream writing career: romantic suspense author.
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Today, my Flower of the Day (FOTD) is a bit unconventional but no less captivating. I stumbled upon this highly photogenic Amanita muscaria mushroom while on a stupendously long walk around Pollock…
Wow, this is a very beautiful specimen of its kind. And beautifully captured, too.
I’ve never seen the red ones, either. Only a yellow-capped variety, of which tiny versions once showed up in one of my flower pots.
Today, my Flower of the Day (FOTD) is a bit unconventional but no less captivating. I stumbled upon this highly photogenic Amanita muscaria mushroom while on a stupendously long walk around Pollock…
I’ve never seen one of these beauties in person either. I consider you lucky 😀
Wow, this is a very beautiful specimen of its kind. And beautifully captured, too.
I’ve never seen the red ones, either. Only a yellow-capped variety, of which tiny versions once showed up in one of my flower pots.
That is a fabulous fungi Susan 😀 I think it was a worthy winner.
I knew fungi are photogenic 😁
Wow! 🍄
Beautiful shot 🍄
Thank you! 😘