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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Cordyceps

In this mesmerizing photograph, a Cordyceps mushroom takes center stage, transforming into a captivating world that resembles a magical forest bathed in the glow of creative LED lights. The Cordyceps, known for its peculiar and enchanting growth pattern, becomes a surreal landscape of wonder and imagination.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: United Kingdom
Copyright: © Irina Petrova Adamatzky