Shaggy Mane with ink cap & northern crescent butterfly

[missyinmuskoka]

I was trying to take an image of this Shaggy Mane mushroom. It started out as a beautiful pristine white oval mushroom with amazing looking shingles. The light was harsh so I waited several hours but when I came back it started to develop the ink cap and ooze. I didn't think it was as beautiful anymore until this little butterfly landed on it for a quick shot! [ATTACH]17866

[QuietOne]

Oh, I dunno. The white on the black kinda looks like delicate little leaves floating down.Gives it a lacy effect.

[Marko]

wonderful image!

[JAS_Photo]

Very pretty!

[Hillbillygirl]

Very nice Missy. Really like the contrasting subjects here along with that beautiful bokeh.

[Matt K.]

Very nice Missy. Really like the contrasting subjects here along with that beautiful bokeh.

I second that in a heartbeat ...

[jude01]

so pretty!

[aubintbay]

Nice one missy! I like the contrast in colour between the butterfly and the mushroom....make them both stand out well.