This image received an honourable mention at the Green Camera 2023, one of the most prestigious photo competitions for nature in the low countries (the Netherlands and Belgium). However, the picture was simply taken right in front of our door in the Bijgaardepark in Ghent, Belgium. It depicts two tiny mycena mushrooms sprouting from a reclining cherry tree trunk. The afternoon sun is filtered through the foliage and perhaps by reflection on the purple-red cherry bark, this blue-iridescent stream of light was created. It is as if the mushrooms are ready to receive the light and be teleported to the sun. Beam me up!
Maarten is a passionate hobby photographer with an eye for the world of the small. On his weekly blog www.natuurvertelsels he brings a new short story with facts and pictures about nature right in front of your nose every Sunday. He has already won numerous photo competitions with his images.. Read more…