Fungi photo tips

In areas that have had good Autumn rain, fungi have been popping up everywhere - project members have already uploaded 226 fungi observed during the month of May.

Identifying fungi from photos can be tricky but you can help our curators by ensuring that your observations are as good as you can possibly make them. Here are some tips that will give our curators the best chance of identifying your fungi:

*Move debris away for a clear shot and get as close as you can while keeping the fungus in focus.
*Make a note of what the fungus is growing on (wood, soil, dung etc.). For species growing under trees, note the tree species in the description or take a photograph of the trees if you're not sure what they are.
*Photograph the underside as well as side and top views. @claudiarose nicely demonstrated how you can photograph the underside using a reflection from a phone case - you could also use a small mirror. (Image Copyright Claudia Schipp)

If you would like to enter this week's challenge and help others improve the quality of their observations, you will find all the details on the Bush Blitz website.

Posted on June 10, 2020 11:53 PM by bushblitz