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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

“A child said What is the grass? fetching it to me with full hands; How could I answer the child? I do not know what it is any more than he. I guess it must be the flag of my disposition, out of hopeful green stuff woven.” — Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass #BigThicket #NaturePhotography #Photography

A sharp macro photograph taken in the Big Thicket National Preserve. A single, vibrant crimson leaf with dark, weathered splotches is cradled horizontally between several thin, vertical green stalks of river cane. The leaf’s deep red hue provides a stark, dramatic contrast against the soft, out-of-focus green foliage of the forest background. The delicate way the leaf is suspended in the undergrowth, captures a quiet, singular moment on the forest floor.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

What was built in defiance of nature now answers to time. Mother nature has a long memory🌿. The Forest Abides. #ForestFriday #AngelinaNationalForest #EastTexas #Texas #UrbEx #AbandonedPlaces #AldridgeSawmill #Photography #EastCoastKin #Forest

Exterior view of the old Aldridge Sawmill in the Angelina National Forest - East Texas, showing a tall concrete ruin rising out of the woods, its lower walls covered in colorful graffiti while vines, moss, and trees press in around the structure.

A wide, atmospheric shot of the skeletal remains of the Aldridge Sawmill in the Angelina National Forest. Old concrete walls are being peeled away by massive vines, and young trees grow directly through the collapsed roof. It is a literal industrial Ouroboros

Interior wall at the old Aldridge Sawmill in East Texas, covered in layered graffiti and opening through a broken doorway into the woods, with bare ground, stained concrete, and a large tree rooted against the far wall.

Close view at the old Aldridge Sawmill in East Texas of a rough concrete wall with faded graffiti and an empty window frame, looking through to another weathered wall streaked with moss and light.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Bald Cypress in the morning mists at Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Behold the quiet, ancient, and primal energy of the Big Thicket. #Photography #NaturePhotography #BigThicket #MartinDiesJrStatePark #Texas #EastTexas #Scape #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Monochrome #Nature #Forest #Foggy

A high-contrast black and white photograph taken in the Big Thicket National Preserve at Martin Dies Jr. State Park. Several clusters of bald cypress trees with delicate, bare branches stand in perfectly still water, creating near-flawless vertical reflections. The background is a dense, ethereal white mist that isolates the trees and the small silhouettes of birds perched in the upper canopy.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Found this deep in the Big Thicket. Humm.. Looks suspicious and creepy to me. Fungi crime scene? #Fungi #FungiFriends #Photography #NaturePhotography #BigThicket #Pareidolia #FungiSky #NatureSky #Texas #EastTexas

A detailed macro photograph taken in the Big Thicket National Preserve. An upright mushroom with a pale, dome-shaped cap features natural dark markings that uncannily resemble a "sad face" or a theatrical mask. A second, dark-red, withered mushroom sits in the foreground among twigs and leaf litter on the forest floor.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Stumbled upon an ancient colony of Yellow Trout Lilies - Erythronium Americanum. There were hundreds packed into a tiny 100 sq. ft. area. Due to their very slow spread, this patch may be older than me #BigThicket #SpringEphemerals #TexasWildflowers #Texas #EastTexas #NaturePhotography #Photography

A close-up, low-angle shot of three Yellow Trout Lilies blooming among fallen brown leaves in the Big Thicket National Preserve. The bright yellow petals curve elegantly backward, revealing delicate orange-yellow stamens. The foreground shows the distinctive green leaves with mottled, trout-like brown spots. In the background, a pinecone sits among the leaf litter, grounding the scene in a diverse forest floor. Found in Martin Dies Jr. State Park / Big Thicket National Preserve.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Nature’s architectural masterpiece - Paper made from wood pulp and wasp spit. Found this Bald-faced Hornet nest in the Angelina National Forest. Zoom in for residents. Nature is Metal! #NaturePhotography #Photography #AngelinaNationalForest #Texas #EastTexas #NatureIsMetal #MacroPhotography

Location: Angelina National Forest

A dramatic, high-contrast close-up of a Bald-faced Hornet nest built into the side of a texture pine tree. The image features a "moody" edit, with deep, dark shadows in the craggy fissures of the bark that make the tree look ancient and rugged. The nest itself is a swirling, papery orb of light greys and whites, creating a sharp focal point against the dark wood. Several hornets are visible near the entrance hole of the nest. The background is a soft, desaturated blur of forest greens and browns, ensuring all attention remains on the intricate, layered textures of the nest and the bark.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Nature’s fine details. Found this vibrant little bud wrapped in silk and a bit of history. Behold the beautiful natural textures of the Big Thicket. 🌸🕸️ #BigThicket #MacroPhotography #Nature #TexasNature #Spring #Texas #EastTexas #MartinDiesJrStatePark

A detailed macro photograph taken in the Big Thicket National Preserve featuring a small, fuzzy, vibrant pink flower bud on a slender woody stem. Fine, glistening spiderwebs are delicately draped over the bud and a small, translucent, amber-colored dried leaf. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mottled green.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This bumblebee 🐝 was so intent on the thistle that it didn't mind me getting close for a portrait. Look at the amount of pollen. A very busy bee. #BigThicket #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #Bumblebee #TexasNature #Pollinators #Texas #EastTexas #MartinDiesJrStatePark

Location: Big Thicket National Preserve / Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

A high-detail macro photograph of a bumblebee heavily dusted in bright yellow pollen. The bee is perched on a vibrant purple and white thistle, its fuzzy black body and delicate wing textures in sharp focus. The surrounding thistle spikes frame the bee against a soft, creamy green background, highlighting the industrious nature of local pollinators in the Big Thicket.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Golden Crown of the Big Thicket: Found this beautiful Golden Hair Lichen exploring the Dogwood Trail. I love the colors and structure. I think it’s very beautiful. 🍄🌿 #Mycology #Lichen #NaturePhotography #BigThicket #TexasNature #Macro #FungiFriends #MacroPhotography #Texas #EastTexas

A detailed macro photograph of bright orange Teloschistes lichen (Golden Hair Lichen) growing on a weathered, light-colored tree branch. The lichen features a complex, tangled structure of thin orange filaments topped with numerous small, flat, orange disc-shaped fruiting bodies. The branch is covered in pale crustose lichen with tiny reddish-brown dots. The background is a soft, out-of-focus green foliage. This specimen was photographed near the Dogwood Trail in the Big Thicket National Preserve, close to Martin Dies Jr. State Park.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Been a while. Went to Martin Dies Jr. State Park and the locals gave me a very warm welcome! Two different serpents, same curious vibes. Both species were out and about, keeping a close eye on the marsh edges. #MartinDiesJrStatePark #TexasStateParks #Herpetology #NaturePhotography

close-up photograph of a Diamondback Water Snake coiled on a piece of dark, wet wood. Its patterned body in brown, yellow, and black is visible. The snake's head, in sharp focus, is turned towards the camera, and its forked tongue is flicking out.

A close-up photograph of a slender, bright green Rough Green Snake as it peeks out from a forest floor covered in dried leaves and patches of green moss. The snake's head is pointing directly at the viewer, and a reddish-orange forked tongue is extending from its mouth.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Just a cool little bridge leading into the forest. It’s kind of busy, but I liked it and I’m trying to get better at taking pictures of things other than mushrooms😀 #Photography #NaturePhotography #Forest #Nature #Bridges #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #Scape #LandscapePhotography

A quiet wooden footbridge leads forward through a winter forest, framed by tall trees draped with Spanish moss. Soft afternoon light falls across the weathered planks, drawing the eye toward the shaded path beyond. Bare branches and patches of evergreen foliage create layered textures, with subtle hints of rust-colored leaves lingering in the understory.
Location: Martin Dies Junior State Park, Big Thicket National Preserve, East Texas.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

The golden hour light was just perfect for this little guy. I love the details you find when you get intimate with nature. Mother nature provides. #Photography #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography #Mushrooms #Fungi #Forest #GoldenHour

A low-angle macro photograph of a single mushroom growing from a forest floor covered in dried brown leaves and tiny green sprouts. The mushroom has a pale, brownish-pink cap and a thick, textured stem. Warm, golden sunlight illuminates the mushroom from behind, creating a glowing effect that highlights the intricate, vertical gills beneath the cap. The background is a soft, dreamy blur of forest trees and dappled sunlight.
Location: Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Big Thicket, National Preserve

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Since it’s Monday, I decided I would do some monochrome. This photo is very busy so black-and-white seemed a perfect fit. #BlackAndWhite #Nature #Forest #Swamp #BWNature #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Monochrome #BlackAndWhiteNature #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket

A black-and-white photograph of a quiet forest floor with a fallen, hollow log stretching diagonally from the foreground into the scene, guiding the eye toward a cluster of cypress knees rising from the damp soil. Tall tree trunks frame the image, their textured bark and exposed roots creating layers of depth, while tangled branches and soft light recede into the background, giving the scene a calm, grounded, and slightly timeless atmosphere.
Location: Martin Dies, Jr., State Park, Big Thicket National Preserve.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I don’t know how people have time for everything. It’s hard enough just to take pictures right? but the editing, my goodness. This picture could be better but I just don’t have the time; so here it is. #MacroMonday #Photography #NaturePhotography #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #Fungi

A close-up view of small golden-yellow mushrooms growing in clusters along the rough, gray bark of a fallen log. The mushrooms have soft, folded, trumpet-like shapes and emerge at different angles, creating a repeating pattern across the wood. Patches of green moss cling to the bark, and the background fades gently into a soft forest blur. Photographed at Martin Dies Jr. State Park within the Big Thicket National Preserve in East Texas.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Hidden treasures for texture Tuesday. The forest offers hidden worlds for those willing to get their knees dirty. #Photography #NaturePhotography #Nature #Forest #Fungi #FungiFriends #TextureTuesday #Moss #Mycology #Mushrooms

Small amber-colored mushrooms growing from moss inside a decaying log in the East Texas forest. The mushrooms are clustered at different heights, with delicate gills visible beneath their caps. Soft natural light filters across the wood and moss, creating a calm, intimate woodland scene with deep shadows and layered texture.

Location. Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Big Thicket National Preserve

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

A miniature mushroom forest rising from moss and decay of the lager forest floor— easy to miss, impossible to forget. #Photography #NaturePhotography #Nature #MacroMonday #Mycology #BigThicket #Mushrooms #ForestFloor #Fungi #Moss #FungiFriends

Close-up macro photograph of small orange mushrooms growing from a dark, decaying log covered in bright green moss. The mushrooms vary in height, with thin stems and softly rounded caps, some showing detailed gills underneath. The shallow depth of field creates a layered, miniature forest effect. Photographed at Martin Dies, Jr., State Park in the Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Sometimes the forest gives you Atlantis instead of mushrooms. Nature is the ultimate shapeshifter—you just have to look close enough to see the ocean through the trees. Have I found Atlantis in East Texas? 😂 #Photography #NaturePhotography #AbstractNature #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #Nature

Close-up photograph of layered fungi growing from a rough tree trunk. The fungi have pale cream surfaces with soft pink edges and form stacked, curved shapes. Darker recessed layers beneath create a sense of depth, while the lighting is muted and diffused, reducing sharp contrast and making the scene feel softened and distant, as if viewed through a filtering medium.
Location: Martin Dies State Park, Big Thicket, National Preserve. East Texas.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Captured with my phone a couple hours ago. With just a quick edit, I thought it looked pretty cool. I like it. Reminds me of a mushroom ski resort. #NaturePhotography #Photography #Fungi #Mushrooms #FungiFriends #Forest #Nature #Moss #Texas #EastTexas #MobilePhotography

Dozens of small orange mushrooms grow in clusters across a moss-covered fallen log, forming a dense, layered pattern that climbs upward along the dark, decaying wood. The mushrooms vary in size, with thin stems and rounded caps, emerging from crevices in the bark among bright green moss and forest debris. Soft daylight filters through the trees above, emphasizing the texture and scale of the fungal growth.

Location: Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Big Thicket National Preserve, East Texas.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

#WinterSolstice #Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi Nature’s Heart: At the place where endings return to beginnings, life withdraws only to gather itself and begin anew. The cycle continues.

Clusters of small, pale yellow mushrooms grow inside a hollow in decaying wood. The fungi line the inner curve of the cavity, their delicate gills catching soft, indirect light. Rough bark and deep shadow surround the opening, creating a sheltered, enclosed space within the log.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

#WinterSolstice #Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi Nature’s Sacrament: Matter does not resist the cycle. It folds, dissolves, becomes something else. What is taken in is not lost — it is transformed.

Close-up of deep red, folded jelly fungi growing on decaying wood. The soft, ruffled forms sit atop a pale-edged turkey tail mushroom, with additional fungi fading into a softly blurred background. The textures appear dense and organic, with muted light emphasizing the layered folds and rich color.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

On this #WinterSolstice, we celebrate the persistence of #Life Nature’s Rite: At the turning of the year, attention gathers. Light pauses. Forms turn. Before change, there is alignment.

A row of fan-shaped turkey tail mushrooms grows along a fallen log in a forest. The mushrooms curve upward toward filtered sunlight, with green moss running along the center of the log. The background is softly blurred woodland foliage, giving a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

One more for #ForestFriday I like this, a miniature forest within the forest — a microcosm within the larger macro-ecosystem of the Big Thicket National Preserve. Awesome #Photography #NaturePhotography #Forest #Moss #Mosstodon #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #Fungi #FungiFriday #FungiFriends

A low, ground-level view of pale tan shelf mushrooms growing in a curved line along a moss-covered fallen log. Small fern-like green plants emerge between the fungi, and darker soil and bark are visible beneath the moss. Soft, filtered sunlight highlights the mushroom caps while the background fades into blurred forest leaves and branches.

Location: Big Thicket National Preserve, Martin Dies Jr. State Park.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

A little something for #ForestFriday. This picture, like most of my pictures, was taken in the Big Thicket National Preserve one of the most biodiverse places on earth. #Photography #NaturePhotography #Nature #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #Mushrooms #Fungi

Cluster of pale beige mushrooms growing in overlapping, fan-shaped layers from the base of a rough tree trunk. The delicate gills are visible beneath each cap, stacked one above another, surrounded by fallen leaves and forest debris. Soft, diffused forest light creates a calm, muted atmosphere.
Location: Big Thicket National Preserve , East Texas.”

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Pretty in pink The photo doesn’t do it justice, it was actually fairly pink. And for once, I was able to photograph a single mushroom without the accompanying chaos of the Big Thicket ecosystem. #PNW jealous #Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #Texas #EastTexas #Forest #Nature #FungiFriends

A single tall mushroom with a pale tan to pinkish-buff cap and a slender, visibly fibrous stem rises from leaf litter on the forest floor. The underside gills are fine and strongly decurrent, running down the stem. Fallen leaves and damp soil surround the base, with a soft-focus fallen log crossing the background horizontally. The colors are muted browns and warm earth tones, giving the scene a calm, natural feel. The mushroom’s structure and fibrous stem suggest a likely clitocyboid type (such as Clitocybe or a close relative), though identification is not confirmed.
Location: Found in Martin Dies Jr. State Park, part of the Big Thicket National Preserve, East Texas.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Just a cow, some weeds, and the last light of the day. It’s not the best picture I know, but I thought it was kind of fun and it does have a a certain je ne sais quoi. #Photography #NaturePhotography #Texas #EastTexas #Rural #RuralLife #GoldenHour #Cow #RanchLife #Sunset

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Mother nature has her holiday decorations up. Her sublime taste is on full display with that beautiful tinsel and those vibrant red ornaments. #TextureTuesday #Photography #NaturePhotography #Festive #BloomScrolling #SpanishMoss #HolidayVibes #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket

A vertical, close-up nature shot looking up at tree branches against a bright, clear blue sky. A massive, thick curtain of silvery-grey Spanish moss dominates the right side of the frame, hanging down in tangled, stringy textures like natural tinsel. On the left, branches of a holly-like tree are visible, featuring small, vibrant green leaves and clusters of bright red berries that contrast sharply with the pale moss and blue sky. The lighting is sunny and crisp.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Nature Gone Wild I decided to strip this one down to its bare essentials. No color, just raw curves and texture on full display. Be Loud and Proud with the architecture nature gave you #Photography #NaturePhotography #Monochrome #MushroomMonday #MacroMonday #BlackAndWhite #Fungi #FungiFriends

A high-contrast monochrome / black and white macro photograph of a curvy cluster of mushrooms. The lighting emphasizes the delicate, pleated gills and the smooth tops of the caps against a dark, rough background.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I think this scene is beautiful. Layered textures, zigzag patterns, and subtle color shifts mesmerize me. It calms me—hopefully you feel it too. Mother Nature’s emotional balm. #Photography #NaturePhotography #ForestFriday #Fungi #FungiFriends #FungiFriday #Texture #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket

A close, low-angle photograph of a pale yellow shelf mushroom growing from the side of a dark, fallen tree trunk. The camera is positioned underneath the mushroom, showing the underside covered in thousands of tiny, evenly spaced pores that form a fine, sponge-like texture. The mushroom curves outward like a shallow fan, with a thin, slightly darker rim along its edge. The tree bark beneath it is rough and cracked, with patches of moss. In the background, the forest is out of focus, filled with soft circles of green, gold, and blue light created by sunlight filtering through leaves.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The cypress trees are wearing their Spanish moss winter outfits. May seem kind of bland for those who live down here, however, it might be interesting for those stuck in the snow #Photography #NaturePhotography #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #Scape #Nature #Forest #Swamp

A tall cypress tree stands in a quiet East Texas swamp, its bare winter branches draped with long strands of pale green Spanish moss that hang like soft fabric. Surrounding it are more leafless cypress trees fading into the background, their moss catching the muted winter light. The ground is a shallow mix of standing water and brown-green marsh grass, creating a calm reflection of the central tree. The sky above is overcast, giving the whole scene a subdued, peaceful winter atmosphere.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

One last visit with my own giving tree. With each photo I tried to show it's unique presence. This is the last photo I’ll share from it for a while, the one I’m proudest of. I love the lines #Photography #NaturePhotography #Nature #TextureTuesday #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #Fungi #FungiFriends

Close-up vertical photo of two tree trunks standing tightly together with a deep, dark hollow running between them. Both trunks are covered in stacked shelf fungi—thin, wavy layers in browns, grays, and soft cream colors that ripple across the bark. Near the lower center of the image, a small cluster of bright golden-yellow mushrooms grows from the edge of the hollow, standing out as the most vivid detail. The bark around them is rough and textured, contrasting with the smooth caps of the yellow mushrooms. In the upper background, blurred green leaves add a soft frame, but the focus remains on the detailed fungi, the rough bark, and the shadowed vertical split between the trunks. The mood of the scene is quiet, earthy, and contemplative.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Same tree, same mushrooms, different angle. The tree that keeps on giving (thank you tree). I have a couple more coming soon. #photography #naturephotography #nature #forest #fungi #fungifriends #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #mycology

Vertical photograph of two adjoining tree trunks in a Southeast Texas forest. The left trunk is covered in hundreds of small, thin brown bracket fungi, stacked tightly in overlapping layers that form a long vertical line up the bark. Their colors range from warm tan to deeper caramel and their edges curve gently outward. Near the bottom of the frame, a different species appears: several large, pale peach-colored mushrooms with broad, silky caps and soft ripples along the edges. Their smooth surfaces contrast with the rough bark and the dense cluster of brown shelves above them. The right trunk is bare and darker, creating a strong contrast that highlights the texture and color of the fungi.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Cool little bunch of False Turkey Tails with some Spanish moss for flair. Hopefully the exposure isn't too dark for BlueSky (happens to me a lot) #Photography #NaturePhotography #Nature #Forest #Fungi #FungiFriends #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #TexasNature #Mycology #Mushrooms

Wide photograph of a tree trunk in soft daylight, covered with clusters of warm brown bracket fungi. The fungi range from pale tan at the thin edges to deeper caramel brown toward the centers, forming layered semicircles stacked up the trunk like shingles. The bark is dark gray and rough, mottled with patches of pale green lichen. Wisps of silvery-gray Spanish moss hang on the left side, adding fine, wiry texture. On the right edge of the frame, blurred green leaves create a soft, bright contrast against the earthy browns of the mushrooms and bark.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Further down the forest path from my friends place, I see a brand new development: little white houses with perfectly manicured green moss lawns. Not so sure about this forest gentrification😂 #Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #FungiFriday #Mosstodon #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #ForestFriday

A close-up vertical photo of a tree trunk covered in bright green moss with many small, pale cream-colored bracket fungi growing outward in thin, shelf-like layers. The fungi are arranged in uneven rows up the trunk, each one about the size of a fingertip. The moss is dense and vibrant, filling the spaces between the brackets. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the textures of both the moss and the fungi while the background fades into a gentle blur.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Visited some old friends in the forest today. They’ve grown a bit since last time and showed up in new outfits. Good-looking bunch, and always a joy to photograph. #Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #FungiFriends #FungiFriday #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #ForestFriday #MacroPhotography

Three rust-colored mushrooms growing from a decaying log in a damp forest setting. The largest mushroom sits in the foreground with a wide, rippled cap and visible gills underneath. Behind it, a medium mushroom leans forward, partially shaded by the larger one. A smaller third mushroom stands slightly farther back, its cap just peeking into view. All three have thick, textured stems emerging from the wood. The backdrop is a dark, almost charcoal-black log with scattered green moss and soft bokeh, giving depth and a cool contrast to the warm tones of the mushrooms. The scene feels intimate and close to the forest floor, highlighting the small, hidden details of the woodland environment.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I took this a couple hours ago. I thought it was pretty, however the focus could be better. Resilience & Regeneration - The promise of a new beginning

Close-up macro photograph of the open seed pods of a plant, likely a species of Euonymus (Spindle Tree). Against a deeply blurred, dark green and brown background (bokeh), a cluster of four brilliant, pearl-white seeds is visible, emerging from the cracked, dried brown capsules on a thin, woody branch. A second cluster of two white, un-opened seeds hangs above and to the left.

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Bubba McCool @bubbamccool.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I dropped my phone in the bath Monday evening. Switched from iPhone to Pixel 10 just for something new. Wanted to try the camera and editing software. It seemed to turn out okay. The B&W was for fun #Photography #MobilePhotography #Monochrome #Texas #EastTexas #BigThicket #MartinDiesJr.StatePark

Highly detailed black and white close-up image showing dense clusters of shelf-like oyster mushrooms growing within a deep, narrow, vertical fissure in a rough-barked tree trunk. The mushrooms vary in size, from tiny nubs lining the left edge to large, multi-layered caps at the bottom that look like ruffled fans. The deep, dark shadow of the tree cavity contrasts sharply with the lighter caps and the textured bark. Taken in the Big Thicket national Park.

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