Categories DavidVelvet shanks, lightly frosted Post author By David Post date 20 January 2015 More velvet shank mushrooms, one of the brightest colours of nature in winter. Some frost crystals remained from the cold night, but most had melted, leaving a film of water which added a gloss in the bright morning sunlight. ← Lichen, just beginning to cup → Furry magnolia buds, December