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Acorns ripening, rotting

Acorns ripening, rotting

As autumn approached, most acorns began to swell as they ripened. A spell of wet weathr meant some rotted before they were ripe.

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Oxfordshire: longhorns, Christ Church Meadow

Oxfordshire: longhorns, Christ Church Meadow

Still not getting many photo-ops, but there’s a few subjects still pending from before I broke my knee. These long horn cattle were grazing on Christ Church meadow in Oxford, back when it was still summer.

Oxfordshire: longhorns, Christ Church Meadow
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Dewy moss (slight return)

Dewy moss

This picture once again from the same walk on Sunday. It was a beautiful sunny November morning, and so cold early on, with lots of dew on the grass and other vegetation. This mound of moss on the top of a wall caught my eye, and was at a convenient height for a close-up.

More posts when I have the chance – there’s a lot of medical appointments in the near future.

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White mushrooms (slight return)

White mushrooms

Still on the same walk last Sunday. These white mushrooms were growing by a grassy area near Bantock Park. I wasn’t confident enough on my crutches to try to get any closer for a better look.

White mushrooms
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Suede bolete (slight return)

Suede bolete

Another sighting on the same walk as the earth star. this one’s a suede bolete. It was growing under a tree just a little further along the road.

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Collared earthstar (slight return)

Collared earhstar

Back on my feet, with the support of a fancy splint and two crutches at the moment. It’s still leaving me a bit limited in the photography I can manager. Only on the phone’s camera, only standing up straight, and only if there’s someone else at hand to hold at least one crutch while watching that I don’t fall over.

Despite all that, I did manage a few fungi shots on a walk this morning. This collared earth star was lurking under the hedge of a front garden we passed.