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3764-19. Fibrous, rusty-brown section of mature beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) from a huge old oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Broken mature beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) on a huge old oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Pores of mature beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) from a huge old oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Pore Structure of mature beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) from a huge old oak in Dubki Park. In the close-up of the underside, one can see that the tubes are separate from one another (like packed straws) rather than fused into a solid sponge. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Beefsteak mushrooms (Fistulina hepatica) growing a huge old oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Spores of beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) collected earlier 10/9/2025 in Dubki Park, Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 19, 2025  Greenish-yellow to rusty brown underside of Dyer s Mazegill mushrooms (Phaeolus schweinitzii) from a large pine in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Section of spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Giant conifer parchment fungus (Phlebiopsis gigantea) on a broken pine in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Spores (in KOH, spore print orange) of spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) collected earlier 10/9/2025 in Dubki Park, Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 19, 2025  Brick tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Alder bracket mushrooms (Xanthoporia radiata) on a tree in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Polypore mushrooms Alder bracket (Xanthoporia radiata) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Clustered bonnet mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on an oak stump in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Underside of polypore mushrooms Alder bracket (Xanthoporia radiata) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Side view of clustered bonnet mushrooms (Mycena inclinata) on an oak stump in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Underside of spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Caps of polypore mushrooms Alder bracket (Xanthoporia radiata) on a tree in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Cypress-leaved Plait-moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) on bark of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus)(?) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 5, 2017  Dissected rusty bolete mushroom (Boletus ferrugineus)(?) in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 5, 2017  Spores (in KOH, spore print brown) of Conocybe(?) mushrooms collected earlier 10/3/2025 on black soil, under spruce trees in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 19, 2025  Irregular, angular, and labyrinthine ("maze-like") pores of Dyer s Mazegill mushrooms (Phaeolus schweinitzii) from a large pine in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Close-up of Cypress-leaved Plait-moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) with curved (falcate) and inclined capsules on a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Spores (in KOH, spore print light brown) of conifer shield mushrooms (Pluteus pouzarianus) collected earlier 10/3/2025 on a forest road under spruce in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 19, 2025  Spores (in KOH, spore print light brown) of Lion shield mushrooms (Pluteus leoninus) collected earlier 10/3/2025 on wood chips of spruce in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 19, 2025  Large, overlapping brackets of Dyer s Mazegill mushrooms (Phaeolus schweinitzii) one meter above ground on a large pine in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025  Hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) near an old oak in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Mature bodies of Earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Mature common earthball mushrooms (Scleroderma citrinum) in Dubki (The Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  Large hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Mature Chicken of the woods mushrooms (Laetiporus sulphureus) on a giant oak in Dubki (The Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  Hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) on a root of oak tree in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Small dark brown webcap (Cortinarius) mushrooms together with Cliticybe(?) on moss in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Hen-of-the-wood fungus (polypore mushroom Grifola frondosa) near a base of a large oak tree in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Close-up of small dark brown webcap (Cortinarius) mushrooms and Cliticybe(?) on moss in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Oak maze-gill mushroom (Daedalea quercina) with a violet patch-forming fungus Tulasnella violea in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Cap of Conocybe(?) mushrooms showing "fried egg" hygrophanous fade--darker brown center and paler margin in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Old brown cap of resinous polypore mushroom (Ischnoderma resinosum)(?) taken from an oak stump in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Section of a common earthball mushroom (Scleroderma citrinum) in Dubki (The Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  Section of an oakbug milkcap mushroom (Lactarius quietus) in Dubki (The Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  Spores (spore print white) of yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) collected earlier 10/3/2025 in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 19, 2025  Close-up of section of a common earthball mushroom (Scleroderma citrinum) in Dubki (The Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 7, 2024  Honey mushrooms Armillaria borealis(?) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Golden scalycap mushrooms (Pholiota aurivella) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Hawthorn twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria dispersa) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Purple jellydisc mushrooms (Ascocoryne sarcoides) on a cut tree in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Purple jellydisc mushrooms (Ascocoryne sarcoides, cup stage) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  A close-up detail from the left-middle section of a huge painting "Phryne at the Festival of Poseidon in Eleusis" (1889) by Henryk Siemiradzki (Polish/Russian, 1843-1902) in Russian Museum. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 24, 2025  Hawthorn twiglet mushrooms (Tubaria dispersa) among fallen leaves in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Purple jellydisc mushrooms (Ascocoryne sarcoides, cup stage) on rotten timber in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016  Majestic, mature trees in the Upper Park that define the landscape s romantic character. The massive, gnarled branches of an old oak tree dominate the foreground, framing the view with their dark bark and patches of green moss. Its remaining leaves are a mix of rusty orange and brown, contrasting with the brighter yellow foliage of the surrounding maples. Beneath the trees, a dense thicket of shrubs (dogwood) creates a vibrant layer of red and pink tones. This rich undergrowth adds warmth and complexity to the autumn palette, which is primarily golden-yellow. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025  Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Veiled poisonpie mushrooms (Hebeloma mesophaeum) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Yellowleg bonnet mushrooms (Mycena epipterygia) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Golden waxcap mushrooms (Hygrocybe chlorophana) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Snowy waxcap mushrooms (Cuphophyllus virgineus) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Winecork brittlegill mushrooms (Russula adusta)(?) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Mature bay cup fungus (Peziza badia)(?) in moss in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017  Underside of anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Anise mazegill mushroom (Gloeophyllum odoratum) on a spruce stump in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Slime mold Trichia decipiens in its immature (developing) stage in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Bitter bracket mushroom (Postia stiptica) on a spruce stump in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Powderpuff bracket mushrooms (Postia ptychogaster) at the base of a tree in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Lion shield mushrooms (Pluteus leoninus) on wood chips in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Conifer shield mushrooms (Pluteus pouzarianus) on a forest road under spruce in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Underside of Conocybe(?) mushrooms among grass on black soil, under spruce trees in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Gills of Conocybe(?) mushrooms among grass on black soil, under spruce trees in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Gulf of Finland coastline, with a zone of Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Underside of Lion shield mushrooms (Pluteus leoninus) on wood chips in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Road in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Different shades of "autumn gold"--from the pale yellow of the birch to the deep, rusty bronze of the oak - of Slavyanka Valley in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 15, 2025  Spores of coral fungus Lentaria byssiseda collected earlier 10/13/2025 from a tall oak tree in Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 19, 2025  Rusty brown fungus Asterodon ferruginosus (Asterodon ferruginosum) taken from northern part of Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 21, 2017  Conocybe(?) mushrooms (Spore size 7.4 - 8.1 x 4.4 - 4.6) among grass on black soil, under spruce trees in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Terracotta hedgehog mushrooms (Hydnum rufescens) together with blusher (Amanita rubescens) and Clitocybe in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Underside of conifer shield mushrooms (Pluteus pouzarianus) on a forest road under spruce in Tarkhovka Park near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 3, 2025  Road near a beach in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Main road in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Emerging oak leaves in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Oak alley in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 20, 2015  An oak of Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Fern leaf in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019  An oak of Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 26, 2003  Forest near main road in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Stitchwort (Stellaria) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019  Oak alley of Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Young leaves on oak trees in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Main road near a beach in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 12, 2016  Oak alley towards the gulf in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 20, 2015  Church of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God near the train station in Sestroretsk. The huge icon of Jesus and the rocket models is part of a distinct chapel and memorial complex dedicated to the Royal Martyrs (Tsar Nicholas II and his family) and the spiritual protection of Russia. The "Face" Facade: The large face is a giant icon of the Savior Not Made by Hands (Spas Nerukotvorny). Below it, the red banner reads "Holy Royal Martyrs, Pray to God for Us", referring to the canonized Romanov family. Community: This church is known for its "Cossack" guard and a very distinct, staunchly monarchist and patriotic atmosphere that differs from typical Russian Orthodox parishes. Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2025  Mature Northern honey mushrooms (Armillaria borealis) in Petyayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2025  Melanoleuca(?) mushrooms near a beach in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 5, 2017  Elk antlers shed under an oak in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Icy Gulf of Finland near near Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 11, 2017  Road in Dubki (Oaks) Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2013  Shells of snails on a beach in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014  Melanoleuca strictipes mushrooms in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2014  Blooming bog violet (Viola) in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 20, 2019 |