Mycena austrofilopes

Latin Name	Observation date	Location
Mycena austrofilopes	17 09 2024	North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia

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This afternoon, I found the Mycena austrophilopes mushroom growing in a dark corner of a small forest in my village. Initially, I was looking for a natural object to photograph when I saw this small mushroom standing gracefully on a leaf wet with rain residue. Its pale color was faintly visible in the dim light, but its structure and beauty attracted me to get closer.

I decided to attach a macro lens and use additional lighting to capture the details of this fungus. The small, thin hood looked fragile, but it looked so perfect in its umbrella formation. All around, the moist green leaves create a beautiful contrast, as if this mushroom is an isolated yet prominent figure among the simplicity of the forest.

Finding Mycena austrophilopes in a place like this taught me that natural beauty is often hidden in unexpected corners. As the forest begins to darken and the evening breeze blows gently, I feel lucky to be able to witness and capture one of these many small but amazing natural wonders.

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Camera used	Smartphone
Lens	Macro
F-stop	-
Iso speed	ISO
Focal length	MM
Photography	Mycena austrofilopes
Location	Aceh Indonesia
Photographer	@bananaklatbarat

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Link to original	community
Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/247665257
Latitude Longitude	Map
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=4.9786331	=97.2221421	https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221

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