A tiny “Fly Agaric” mushroom, taken while walking the dog in the sunlight between atmospheric rivers coming down here in Portland. #pdx #fungi

Just found this article on it’s influence on modern midwinter celebrations: www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowe…

A small round red mushroom with pale patchy spots stands in dark soil among fallen brown leaves and green grass. Soft sunlight highlights the cap while the background fades into a blur of greens and oranges.
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