From 2023 Art of Nature Competition
'...This year’s Art of Nature winner serves as a photographic Rorschach test! The photographer mentions a range of reactions and theories as to what the mesmerizing lines might be part of. A coastal scene with waves crashing on the cliff or sand rippled with waves in the deep desert? We’ll keep you in suspense no longer: It’s the underside of a mushroom, likely a member of the Lactarius family. The photographer notes that he was drawn back to the unusually vibrant colors displayed on the gills, the blue color in particular, which might indicate the presence of psilocybin or psilocin. Trippy indeed!
Fritz was born and raised in Venezuela, surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes and gardens where, from an early age, his parents instilled in him a deep love and respect for nature. Now, he’s traveled all seven continents with his husband in order to photograph unique landscapes and subjects...'
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