Found dozens of these papery orbs covering a rotting log in the woods. According to at least one source on the web, they appear to be pear-shaped puffballs, and they are a "choice edible species" while they are young. Which is to say, still soft and white with no spore holes. I'm disappointed to have missed the boat on them, but they are said to come back every year, so maybe next time. I didn't find any morels or chickens-of-the-woods this year, either, and I was totally ready to give those a go.
I'm thinking these particular puffballs look like fabulous shapes and textures for pottery. Porcelain would do nicely...don't you think? Could be just the inspiration I need to get back into that.
I'm definitely getting back into macro photography, too, and I'm getting reacquainted with my little Canon G9. I have no macro lens for the Rebel, but the point and shoot lets me get very, very close to a subject. I always do photo memes from my other blog, Maraca, but I'm making an exception for this one and linking to Laura's blog, I Heart Macro at Shine the Divine as well as to Michelle's Nature Notes.
Have a great rest of your week, everyone!
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Interesting photos.....there's always something interesting around in every season!
Happy Sunday,
Ruby
These are so interesting, wow!!! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)
Beautiful shots! I've never eaten them. We used to steped on them as kids because they puffed out a cloud of spores. Thanks for bringing back those memories.
I'm visiting from I Heart macro. These are lovely nature shots. There's always something wonderful to photograph outdoors.
Beautiful photos!
Greetings, RW & SK
Beautiful colors, beautiful photo! How I loved them when I was a child.
I love nature's little gifts. A lovely find, well photographed.
You know I love these!
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Puff balls are delicious when young!
I like the puff balls.
I am not sure if I have had puff balls, they look pretty. great shots!
What an interesting find. I've never heard of them before--but then, I don't get out much!
Beautiful mushrooms :)
puffballs is a good name for them.
How cool! I hardly ever see puff balls when I'm out and about.
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