An old, rotting log with polypore (bracket) fungi growing in the crumbly interior. Because the tree fell after the first fungi grew, they are now standing on end, with the pores facing to the left. New fruiting bodies grow in the "proper" position, with the pores facing downwards. Three stacks of these fungi; in the one on the left, the original is clearly exposed; lumpy and cracked. The new ones are smooth and clean. Moss grows on top of the log; beneath, there's grass, dead maple leaves, new leaves.

When the tree falls ... Polypore fungi build to suit. New blog post: wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2026/04/adap... #VancouverIsland #Fungi #ArtistsConks #Mushrooms #NaturePhotography