Ruby Bonnets
Charlie Chadwick
Utilises macrophotography
Ruby Bonnets, [Cruentomycena viscidocruenta], are a small species of agaric fungus. They are part of the Mycenaceae family and often live on rotting wood. The caps of the examples in this photo are the size of pin heads and are present in Tasmanian rainforest. Most of the fungus is the unseen underground Mycelium. The Mycelium, united together, composes what’s called a “mycorrhizal network,” which connects individual plants together to transfer water, nitrogen, carbon and other minerals.
BEAKER STREET SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
This photograph was a finalist in Beaker Street’s annual Science Photography Prize. This highly-respected prize invites amateur and professional photographers to showcase the wonders of our extraordinary part of the world — which is teeming with science and scientists. Finalist images are displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street Festival each August, with great prizes on offer for Judges’ and People’s Choice winners.
The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize is sponsored by Pennicott Foundation — thank you crew! It would not be possible without the support of Full Gamut, Tasmania’s premier fine art printers, as well as the wonderful Tasmanian businesses who donate prizes.
