I love finding similar patterns and shapes in nature.  For me it’s like playing a matching game on a much larger field.  Here are a few recent fungi I have come across paired with another natural object that I felt referenced the other in the shape, texture, or color.

1. wasp nest via Wasp and Sting Prevention  2, 3 & 5 fungi by Borealchick  4. Ocean spirit shell  6. Oak wasp gall

You can see more photographs of my recent finds in nature by heading to my post over at Dearest Nature.