A close-up, vertical photograph depicts a cluster of mushrooms growing on the textured bark of a tree trunk in Parkhomivka, Ukraine

A close-up, vertical photograph depicts a cluster of mushrooms growing on the textured bark of a tree trunk in Parkhomivka, Ukraine. The tree bark is predominantly light grey with deep, vertical furrows and sporadic patches of dark green moss. The mushrooms vary in size, ranging from small specimens near the top to larger, more mature ones at the bottom. They feature rounded to slightly flattened caps, exhibiting a color spectrum from bright orange to a deeper reddish-brown, with some showing lighter edges or undersides. The mushrooms are tightly grouped, emerging from crevices in the bark. No people or specific human activities are visible. The scene captures a natural ecological interaction within a woodland environment.