Shooting Stars

A few weeks ago I visited Potteric Carr Nature Reserve to photograph fungi. I was particularly keen to get some pictures of earthstars (Geastrum sp).

As it turned out, my visit was very well-timed. I was able to photograph specimens of collared earthstar (Geastrum triplex) at various stages of development:

unopened...

opening...

freshly opened...

mature...

I also found a few specimens of a much smaller earthstar - possibly Geastrum fimbriatum.

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Comments

[jams o donnell]

Superb photos Roger