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Date taken21-Aug-08 12:36

Date modified21-Aug-08 17:43

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Camera makeCanon

Camera modelCanon EOS 40D

Focal length105 mm

Exposure1/500 at f/11

FlashNot fired, compulsory mode

Exposure bias-2/3 EV

Exposure modeAuto

Exposure prog.Aperture priority

ISO speedISO 320

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Alder tongue fungus gall

This gall on Alder is caused by a fungus, Taphrina alni, which produces a tongue-like growth. It is very distinctive and one I look out for in the summer.

Banovallum House, Lincolnshire.