A close-up shot of a weathered tree stump in a misty forest. The dark, reddish-brown core of the stump features concentric growth rings and a distinct lighter vertical crack that resembles the hand of a clock. The outer edge is densely covered in layered, ruffled bracket fungi in shades of cream, beige, and brown, creating a textured natural frame around the wood. Tall, slender trees fade into the foggy background.

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