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Uploaded: 05/22/20 5:00 PM GMT
Pixie Lookout
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Wasn't sure if the mushroom category includes things lichen and fungi.

These Pixie Cup lichens are around 2 cm in height, and procure nourishment via a symbiotic relationship with a fungi, with perhaps a third contributor as well. While reading about this, I came across this naturalists jingle...

"There once was a young woman living in the woods who was a great cook. Her name is Alice Algae. She lived in a run-down house and had no money to fix it up. One day, a gentleman called Freddy Fungus came along. Freddy was very handy with tools and offered to fix up Alice's house in exchange for some of her fine cooking. They agree and Freddy repairs the house and Alice feeds Freddy daily while he works. After a short time they both realize that this is a good situation and should last longer. As the story goes, Alice Algae and Freddy Fungus took a "lichen" to each other and lived happily ever after."

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::0930_23
05/22/20 8:20 PM GMT
Great story and equally great photo. You have supplied me with a smile for the day.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::tigger3
05/23/20 1:31 AM GMT
I agree with Tick, this is a wonderful image, and I really enjoyed the story, it brought a smile to my face. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Dunstickin
05/23/20 11:21 AM GMT
A superb depth to this...good camera work.
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::Vickid
05/24/20 4:17 AM GMT
Unique and excellent capture. And the jingle is original and wonderful to read.
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
::Flmngseabass
06/24/20 3:05 PM GMT
LOL!! This story is awesome and made me laugh for sure Wayne:):):):):)!!!! Love it. These are they the most unusual plant I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing:)
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