Rotting Collection (page 7)

Fungi, toadstool fruiting bodies, growing on rotting tree stump in woodland habitat, Whitewell, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, september

Fallen and decaying tree trunk in woodland, with moss and fallen leaves, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, november

Carrion Flower (Huernia hislopii) close-up of flower, smells of rotten meat to attract flies as pollinators, Zimbabwe

Log with fallen leaves in ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Cultivated Apple (Malus domestica) fruit, mouldy and rotten

Plums and Custard (Tricholomopsis rutilans) fruiting bodies, growing on rotting conifer stump, Powys, Wales, august

Woman putting vegetable scraps into garden compost bin, England, april

Plastic garden compost bin with rotting fruit and vegetable scraps, England, april

Sakalava Velvet Gecko (Blaesodactylus sakalava) adult, close-up of head, sheltering inside decaying log in spiny forest, Zombitse N.P. Southern Madagascar, august

Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker (Dendrocopos kizuki nippon) adult, clinging to rotting tree trunk with holes, Hokkaido, Japan, winter

Cuernua (Caralluma burchardii burchardii) close-up of flower, fly attracted to flowers that smell like rotten meat, contributing to pollination, Canary Islands

Common Greenbottle (Lucilia sericata) adult, feeding on rotting apple, Essex, England, august

Leaf mould heap. Leaf mould is a type of compost formed predominately from decomposed leaves. The material beneath the top layer of grass cuttings and leaves has begun to decompose (bottom)

Composting vegetation. Compost is a mixture of decaying organic matter. It is used in gardens to improve soil structure and provide nutrients

Decay on molar tooth, SEM
Tooth decay. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a decaying molar tooth. The surface enamel (white) has begun to break down (for example, at lower right)

Decomposition
Decompositon. Water vapour rising from decaying organic matter on an active (hot) compost heap. This heat is a by-product of the breakdown of the organic matter by microbes living in the compost heap

Compost heap. Vegetables and kitchen waste in a compost container. Waste such as this decomposes over time to be recycled as compost

Dead Triceratops dinosaur. Artwork showing pterosaurs flying over a dead Triceratops dinosaur. Triceratops was a herbivorous dinosaur common in the late Cretaceous period

Tyrannosaurus rex. Artwork showing a Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) feeding on a dead Triceratops dinosaur. T. rex was a large carnivorous dinosaur that lived in North America at the end of

Mouldy grapes on the vine. Ripening bunch of grapes (Vitis vinifera) showing infection by grey mould (Botrytis cinerea). This fungus is pathogenic and widespread and causes a variety of rots

Many-coloured polypore fungi
Many-zoned polypore (Coriolus versicolor) bracket fungi. Wiltshire, UK November 2010

Hibernating garden snails. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) hibernating under a rotting log

Methane bubbles trapped in a frozen pool. These are produced by decomposing organic matter at the bottom of the pond

Dry rot fungus. Dry rot, unlike its name suggests, infects damp timber. The term refers to the growth of either of two fungi

Rotting apples in an orchard

Dry rot fungus, SEM
Dry rot fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dry rot in a piece of domestic plywood. Dry rot is a fungus (Serpula lachrymans) which infects damp timber

Shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) with black gills. This fungus is deliquescent. It absorbs water molecules from its surrounding environment causing it to become scaly and turn black

Mouldy bread roll. Mould fungus (Penicillium sp.) on a bread roll. The white areas are mycelia, a mass of thread-like structures (hyphae) which absorb nutrients

Yellow curtain crust fungus (Stereum subtomentosum) on a log

Rotten wood, SEM
Rotten wood. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a piece of domestic plywood infected with dry rot fungus. The structure of the wood is seen here

Scarlet elf cup fungi (Sarcoscypha austriaca) on dead wood. This edible fungus grows in spring on dead rotting branches and in boggy alder wood areas

Mouldy pepper. Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on a red pepper (Capsicum sp.)

Decaying leaves for compost. Decaying oak leaves (Quercus robur) in a wire container. Once these leaves have decayed, they can be used as a compost known as leaf mould

Pholiota limonella mushrooms
Pholiota mushrooms (Pholiota limonella) on wood. This fungus is not edible

Pipe club fungus (Clavariadelphus fistulosus) on a tree branch

Scrap Yard - classic car static scrap

Scrap Yard - classic car static scrap

Scrap Yard - classic pickup static scrap

The Magpie
ROG-12822 The Magpie fungus Coprinus picaceus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Stinkhorn fungus, young stage. New Forest
ROG-12843 Stinkhorn fungus, young stage New Forest. UK Phallus impudicus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The blusher; edible fungus if well-cooked
ROG-12833 The blusher; edible fungus if well-cooked. Amanita rubescens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fly agaric. Used as a hallucinogen, and as a fly-killer
ROG-12845 Fly agaric. Langley Wood, Wilts, UK Amanita muscaria Used as a hallucinogen, and as a fly-killer Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Panther cap fungus
ROG-12836 Panther cap fungus Amanita pantherina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sulphur tuft fungi on wood
ROG-12831 Sulphur tuft fungi on wood Hypholoma fasciculare Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Little Dry Rotting
A horse-drawn quick-drying frame for bathers at seaside resorts. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Black compost bin with active worm population Cotswolds UK
MAB-874 Black compost bin with active worm population Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Old rotten felt on a leaking house roof
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Primeval forest with multicoloured ferns and rotting log Fulufjaellet National Park, Dalarna region, Sweden
SAS-88 Primeval forest - with multicoloured ferns and rotting log Fulufjaellet National Park, Dalarna region, Sweden Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

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"Decay's Silent Beauty: Exploring the Fascinating World of Rotting" In a remote corner of Isle of Mull, Scotland, old fishing boats lay abandoned on the beach, their wooden frames slowly succumbing to the relentless march of time. Nature's artistry unfolds in Powys, Wales as Coral Spot Fungus finds its canvas on a Sycamore twig, creating vibrant red fruiting bodies that contrast against the decaying wood. William Hogarth's iconic painting "Gin Lane" serves as a haunting reminder of societal decay and moral decline during 18th-century London. St Dubhthach's Church or Clachan Duich Cemetery stands as a testament to history with weathered tombstones and crumbling walls telling tales of lives long past. Along the Mersey River lies an old abandoned shack, its dilapidated state mirroring the gradual erosion caused by time and neglect. The allure and excitement within a casino can sometimes mask its hidden reality - beneath glitz and glamour lies an industry built upon risk-taking and potential ruin. Amidst a sea of green apples stands one rotten apple, serving as both metaphorical cautionary tale and natural occurrence reminding us that imperfection exists even in beauty. A Natterjack Toad perches gracefully on fallen leaves next to chestnuts, rainworms, and mushrooms - showcasing nature's ability to thrive amidst decomposition. Reykjanesskagi in Iceland reveals an eerie sight; rusting remnants of an old fishing boat silently surrendering to corrosion under harsh coastal conditions. Seaside Weather Forecasts may bring anticipation for sunny days but occasionally carry pungent reminders - strong-smelling fish waft through salty air signaling nature's cycle at work. On Norfolk Island rests an old lighter boat left forgotten by time; its once sturdy structure now succumbing to the relentless forces of decay.