Shuttlecock Mushroom

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

Photographed at Kondane near Mumbai. I had no idea how to compose this image :-(, so it is pretty much a record shot. However, I wanted to share it as I found this species particularly interesting.

Clathrus sps., commonly known as the shuttlecock mushroom. A member of the Stinkhorn fungus family, though unlike its relatives, it doesn't emit any foul odour. Found growing in clusters on dead wood.

Camera Model Name Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/60
Av (Aperture Value) 3.5 (forgot to narrow it :-P)
ISO Speed 100
Cropped, and levels adjusted.

Thanks, C&C welcome.