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Max Mudie (he/him) Conservation Photographer | Science Communication Co-founder @atffungifestival.bsky.social Connecting people through Mycelium 🌍

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Front cover of Field Mycology Vol 26(4) showing a micrograph of the ascospores of Spirodecospora melnikii. Photo by Jacques Fournier.

Front cover of Field Mycology Vol 26(4) showing a micrograph of the ascospores of Spirodecospora melnikii. Photo by Jacques Fournier.

Available now: Field Mycology Vol 26(4) December 2025. On the front cover: Ascospores of Spirodecospora melnikii - a new genus for Western Europe, characterised by spores with spiralling ornamentation (article on page 132). Micrograph image by Jacques Fournier.
➑️ fieldmycology.org/index.php/jo...

18.12.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A macro photo of a tiny Dew drop bonnet mushroom covered in droplets

A macro photo of a tiny Dew drop bonnet mushroom covered in droplets

Dew drop bonnet πŸ’¦ #fungifriends

15.12.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 191    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
Roridomyces roridus- dripping bonnet with its gelatinous stipe (slimy stem)

Roridomyces roridus- dripping bonnet with its gelatinous stipe (slimy stem)

Roridomyces roridus- dripping bonnet πŸ’§ #fungifriends

13.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Collembola - Neanura muscorum feeding in a orange slime mould with water droplets on its back

Collembola - Neanura muscorum feeding in a orange slime mould with water droplets on its back

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A mid-snack temporary cold-induced stupor allowed me time to capture these water droplets resting on the springtails hydrophobic (water proof) skin.

Immature Hemitrichia / Trichia species pictured with Collembola - Neanura muscorum feeding/sleeping.
#myxomycetes #collembola #macronature

09.12.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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05.12.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scale 🀳

05.12.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’¦Fungi on πŸΏοΈπŸ’© (cf squirrel)

I believe the #fungi is something in the Mucorales, like Phycomyces. Regardless of species I love it. #fungifriends

05.12.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 184    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4
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Bioluminescent Mushroom Terrarium workshops this December #fungifriends #brighton #giftidea #workshop www.hugoandgreen.com/service-page...

03.12.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Not yet, but maybe I should πŸ™‚

03.12.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gliophorus psittacinus 🦜

#allthingsfungi #fungifriends

02.12.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 462    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4
Graphic showing a dark woodland floor with soft-focus mushrooms. Headline reads β€œProtecting Fungi: Government Action Needed Now.” Beneath is a quote asking what steps the Government is taking to deliver the International Fungal Conservation Pledge and to assess actions to better protect fungi. A small circular photo of Natalie Bennett is shown, labelled β€œGreen Party Peer,” with the Green Party logo and imprint at the bottom.

Graphic showing a dark woodland floor with soft-focus mushrooms. Headline reads β€œProtecting Fungi: Government Action Needed Now.” Beneath is a quote asking what steps the Government is taking to deliver the International Fungal Conservation Pledge and to assess actions to better protect fungi. A small circular photo of Natalie Bennett is shown, labelled β€œGreen Party Peer,” with the Green Party logo and imprint at the bottom.

We need a clear plan to meet the International Fungal Conservation Pledge.
Fungi are essential to healthy soils and ecosystems β€” they cannot remain invisible in policy.

#Biodiversity #NatureRecovery | @spun.earth

21.11.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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We’re excited to add even more forays at ATFF 2026, giving you extra time in the field to explore, discover, and uncover hidden fungal treasures with our expert guides.

Early bird tickets available now! events.liveit.io/all-things-f...

#fungifriends #fungifestival #allthingsfungi

15.11.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mycena tenerrima- frosty bonnet. A focus bracketed imaged composed of 80 plus frames pieced together in helicon focus to achieve clarity. The mushroom its self is only 1mm tall. I used  an OM1 camera / OM 90mm macro lens and a x2 teleconverter to capture this image.

Mycena tenerrima- frosty bonnet. A focus bracketed imaged composed of 80 plus frames pieced together in helicon focus to achieve clarity. The mushroom its self is only 1mm tall. I used an OM1 camera / OM 90mm macro lens and a x2 teleconverter to capture this image.

A scale image taken with a phone next to an ATFF forensiograph scale ruler πŸ“

A scale image taken with a phone next to an ATFF forensiograph scale ruler πŸ“

Frosty bonnet #fungifriends

14.11.2025 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

UK, there’s a small population in Surrey. There was a report in 2010 online but they’ve probably been there longer

04.11.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Immature Aseroe ruber - Anemone stinkhorn yet to open, showing scale with a ruler and pointing finger 🫡

Immature Aseroe ruber - Anemone stinkhorn yet to open, showing scale with a ruler and pointing finger 🫡

Close up of an immature Aseroe ruber - Anemone stinkhorn

Close up of an immature Aseroe ruber - Anemone stinkhorn

Aseroe ruber - Anemone stinkhorn 😳

This specimen is immature, yet to fully burst from its egg sack. #allthingsfungi

#weirdfungi #aseroerubra #fungifriends

04.11.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
All Things Fungi Festival 2026 A celebration of All things fungi

Limited Early Bird tickets are live for 2026. This will be your best chance to secure a ticket at a discounted rate. Tickets are in track to sell out. Payment plans are available πŸ₯°πŸŒ³πŸ„β€πŸŸ« > events.liveit.io/all-things-f... #allthingsfungifestival2026 #fungifriends

01.11.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A vivid purple coral fungus found at high elevation in the mountains of Bhutan. A specimen was collected and submitted to the National Mushroom Centre. #allthingsfungi #conservationphotography

23.10.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Macro of two sporangia showing an iridescent band around the centre. A docs stack of x100 frames at approximately x4 magnification

Macro of two sporangia showing an iridescent band around the centre. A docs stack of x100 frames at approximately x4 magnification

Capillitium and spores at x1000 in water, oil immersion microscopy

Capillitium and spores at x1000 in water, oil immersion microscopy

Capillitium and spores at x1000 in water, oil immersion microscopy

Capillitium and spores at x1000 in water, oil immersion microscopy

A phone picture 🀳showing scale πŸ‘‡

A phone picture 🀳showing scale πŸ‘‡

Nice rainbow belt 🌈 πŸ€— Arcyria sp. Found on a burn site (charcoal) East Sussex woodland. #Myxomycetes #slimemold #slimemould

16.10.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Entoloma euchroum. A trio of striking violet coloured mushrooms. A Focused stacked macro image with a shallow depth of field.

Entoloma euchroum. A trio of striking violet coloured mushrooms. A Focused stacked macro image with a shallow depth of field.

A gill shot of Entoloma euchroum. A trio of striking violet coloured mushrooms.

A gill shot of Entoloma euchroum. A trio of striking violet coloured mushrooms.

Using a forensiograph scale ruler to show the size of the fungi.

Using a forensiograph scale ruler to show the size of the fungi.

My favourite find from last week - Entoloma euchroum. A great record for the festival site. 😊 @atffungifestival.bsky.social #conservationphotography #allthingsfungi

13.10.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 140    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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@omsystem.bsky.social need no introduction. We’re so happy they can join us as a sponsor of the 3rd All Things Fungi Festival πŸ„β€πŸŸ«

Make sure to stop by the OM System stall for inspiring talks, hands-on demos, product testing, and more. πŸ“ΈπŸ„β€πŸŸ« #allthingsfungifestival #omsystem

30.07.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Close πŸ˜‰ Brighton, myxo’s don’t like being transported at such stage in development but the odd one you get lucky πŸ€

23.07.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I set this up at home on my balcony to avoid fox theft. In my city, a very real possibility 🫠

23.07.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stemonitis sp. #slimelapse approximately 11 hours growth #myxomycetes

23.07.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
Volvopluteus gloiocephalus captured using a wide angle macro lens facing up underneath the gills of the mushroom

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus captured using a wide angle macro lens facing up underneath the gills of the mushroom

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus captured using a wide angle macro lens with a hand in shot for scale

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus captured using a wide angle macro lens with a hand in shot for scale

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus πŸ„β€πŸŸ«
Scale 🀏

#fungifriends

11.07.2025 06:54 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Both are possibilities, microscopy should confirm πŸ”¬

09.07.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Immature Coprinopsis cf. lagopus showing its fluffy cap. As it matures the fibrillose cap will completely transform

Immature Coprinopsis cf. lagopus showing its fluffy cap. As it matures the fibrillose cap will completely transform

Coprinopsis cf. lagopus #fungifriends

09.07.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Weekend line up announcement πŸ“£ #fungifriends check the thread for Friday / Saturday / Sunday schedule. Limited tickets available πŸ„β€πŸŸ« ❀️

07.07.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch until the end.. #fungifriends #timelapse

07.07.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😝

06.07.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ™

06.07.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0