Dead Man’s Fingers…

… and other seasonal treats. Autumn. My favorite time of year. It’s beautiful, silly AND frightening. It took a bit of tweaking and repositioning here and there, but I was able to mold some of my recent assignments into postcard dimensions. And speaking of mold, the girl in the background of this one is examining a fungus called Xylaria polymorpha, better known as ” Dead Man’s Fingers.” These were all originally created for Ranger Rick magazine.  I should get the cards this week! Then the mailing begins. And speaking of dead, I hope the post office isn’t yet.

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( 4″x6″card )

dead man's fingers are gonna grab your pant leg!

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6 Responses to Dead Man’s Fingers…

  1. If you need references for mushrooms, let me know… my front yard is overrun with them! Great stuff as aways, Debbie!

    • Debbie Palen says:

      Mushrooms probably really like your lawn since you’re such a fungi. Thanks, Brandon! (Shrooms kinda creep me out .. they are neither animal nor vegetable nor mineral, so that leaves what.. alien?)

  2. sheree says:

    those dead man fingers are gross! imagine coming across a passel of those in the fields!
    can’t wait to see some of your postcards in my mail box! (hint hint) ;)

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