Yellow quaking fungus (Tremella mesenterica)

This is a close-up photo of a yellow quaking fungus.
The photo shows the conspicuous bright yellow, jelly-like fruiting bodies of the fungus, growing on a piece of dead wood. The fungus has a shiny, pleated and translucent structure, resembling gelatine or rubber. The substrate consists of lichen and dark fungal layers on bark, providing a nice contrast to the bright colour of the quaking fungus.

The yellow quaking fungus is common on dead wood of deciduous trees, especially oak or beech, and usually appears after wet weather in autumn or winter. It lives as a parasite on fungi that themselves attack wood.

About the image maker: as a born and bred Amsterdammer, Peter feels a close connection to the city of Amsterdam. Over the years, he has captured the city of Amsterdam in many iconic works. Other cities at home and abroad also fill his portfolio. Landscape and macro photography are also part of his work.
Meanwhile, he has also earned his spurs as a digital artist, especially with adaptations of old masters.

Peters' work is widely sold and hangs on walls in various European countries.