20 February Photos: Little Things

Much of the snow from earlier in the month is gone now, so I decided to look for some small things to do some macro photography. I found a little black cup fungi, and a small bryophyte. All of these photos were taken with the Canon 65mm 1-5x macro lens and available light.

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I think this is Aulacomnium androgynum, mostly due to gemmae structures I saw that are not visible in this photo.

Black Reflecting Cup (Plectania sp?) growing on rotting wood. I've observed here in past years also.

Black Reflecting Cup (Plectania sp?). The flesh of this fungi is quite firm, though it's not difficult to rip it.

Black Reflecting Cup (Plectania sp?). Although the inside looks like it might be slimy, it hasn't been when I've touched it.

I think this is Aulacomnium androgynum based on the gemmae structure, size and habitat.

I think this is Aulacomnium androgynum based on the gemmae structure, size and habitat.