Morel Mission

[Coach Potter]

Got out to hunt Morels this weekend. I’m still learning how to use this new macro lens (shit and my camera for that matter) but it’s fun trying.

 

[SilverFly]

Got out to hunt Morels this weekend. I’m still learning how to use this new macro lens (shit and my camera for that matter) but it’s fun trying. View attachment 183335View attachment 183336View attachment 183337View attachment 183338View attachment 183339View attachment 183340View attachment 183341View attachment 183342

Excellent. Haven't had time to hunt this year. Always interested to see what others are finding in the way of wild mushrooms and other stuff in the woods. Feel free to post this in the mushroom and foraging thread here:

Thread 'Mushroom and other wild edible foraging'

Apr 4, 2025

I know they are some avid mushroom hunters on here so thought this could be a fun and informative thread.

I'll kick it of with some "early morels" (verpa bohemica) I got into yesterday. First time I've picked them in years... decades really.

While not true morels, they taste similar and are, I think, delicious. The main difference is they lack the substance of a true morel. Verpas are fragile by comparison, and cook down so much it takes a lot to make a "meal". One suggestion I came across was to dry them for soup and to add flavor to dishes. Provided they are cooked! DO NOT EAT...

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[Salmon123]

Went out and found a few around 3500 ft. It was chilly out, About 45 degrees

 

[GAT]

Got out to hunt Morels this weekend. I’m still learning how to use this new macro lens (shit and my camera for that matter) but it’s fun trying. View attachment 183335View attachment 183336View attachment 183337View attachment 183338View attachment 183339View attachment 183340View attachment 183341View attachment 183342

Looks like the macro lens is working pretty good to me. I need to buy a new one for my DSLR but now is not a good time for me to be buying expensive lens.

 

[Cabezon]

Great closeup images, Coach.
Steve

 

[Jim in Anacortes]

I used to sometimes use a piece of black velvet to wrap around such subjects.The black velvet completely soaks up the light and can result in a very dramatic image that isolates the subject. It is a fun technique to play with.

 

[Salmon123]

Went out this weekend for a quick trip, Found some and got some bonus early boletus.