Bracket Fungi

A piece of nature mushroom story on a tree

A large mushroom grew on an old tree. At first I was a little surprised Usually I see mushrooms growing ground, but such a huge mushroom is rarely seen tree. Seeing this scene it felt like nature had given me a gift art painted its own hands.

I took picture wit mobile phone. Although I am interested in photography such moments rarely come. The play light and shadow, the sun rays coming through gaps in the green leaves this mushroom growing on tree middle—all together, it is a unique scene.

How do mushrooms grow?

Mushrooms type fungus that mainly grows in moist, shady places. Although many species mushrooms ground, some mushrooms grow on trees rotten parts trees. This is called wood-decay fungus bracket fungus. They live in dead weak parts trees and gradually rot that part. However, this is an important function nature, as it helps dead plants decompose quickly and nutrients return soil.

Are mushrooms on trees always harmful?

However, there are some species that can cause damage the health the tree. Therefore, it is better to seek expert advice if you see such mushrooms in your tree care.

Why is this a great scene for photography?

Moments like this happen naturally in nature, but many us dont see them. I got a close look at this mushroom while taking this picture. Its smooth underside, muted colors, and the parts that blend into the tree make it seem like its part trees body.

There are many lessons be learned from photography. The right use light, composition the structure, and highlighting the unique aspects the subject are the work a good photographer. This mushroom growing on a tree has opened up a new dimension to my hobby photography.

On such an ordinary morning, seeing such extraordinary scene was absolutely heartwarming. There are so many beautiful and mysterious things hidden around us, but we ignore them in the midst busy lives. The sight this small mushroom reminded me again that nature always has something teach us we just need see it with open eyes.

If you love nature, then pay attention its small aspects. On the ground, on a tree, or under a leaf—every place has a story hidden in it. This mushroom seen on a tree today is not just a photograph, it is a sign of the beauty of nature. Maybe there are many more such scenes hidden around you, you just have to take a little time to find them.

Device	Name
Android	oppo A95
Camera	4.71 Mm, f/1.0, (iso100)

Photography:
Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan

Link to original community|

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/297513399
Latitude Longitude Map|
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.0674964542&mlon=101.495865774#map=12/3.0675/101.4959