Nature is full of details we rarely stop to notice. Among the leaves and moss on the forest floor, tiny mushrooms grow in shapes and textures that often go unseen. Photographer Jay, also known as Cyanesense, has made it his mission to capture these small wonders in stunning detail. His macro photography reveals the delicate, intricate world of fungi—some so small they barely reach the tip of a finger.
His lens makes ordinary mushrooms look extraordinary, reminding us that nature is full of beauty. Here are 15 incredible close-up images that reveal mushrooms like never before.
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