I have collected and posted these pictures over several years.  I also enjoy viewing them every once in a while.  Every time I do, I re-enjoy the moment I photographed these gems. 

If you are going out to discover fungi, you need to wait for two things:  the cooler months of fall and winter and early spring, and the days after or during very wet rain storms.  Actually, a lot of night time or morning dew will also work as well.  The main fungi catalyst is coolness followed by dampness or vice-versa.

Fungi are short lived.  If you want to view them, go to the woods during the ideal growing time in Fall and Winter and go as often as you can.  Some Fungi only last a day, some may last up to a week and sometimes more.  If you would like to join me on a hike with the intent of finding fungi, drop me a line.  I can't guarantee fungi but I can guarantee that you will enjoy yourself and that there will be plenty of photography opportunities.
 
This "Fungi" Gallery was done by the request of Nancy Caraway (San Leandro, CA.)  Pictures taken and posted by Jim Huffman, (c)2004 except as noted.

Identification assistance by John Brown

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