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Human in the LoopJonathan Harrell’s Commonplace Book

A spore, a spawn, a seed—
Something grows in the underbrush,
Mycelium through the rot of trees,
Weaving a tapestry of hyaline thread.
Later, after a night-cool rain,
A violent bloom erupts,
Dewy caps bursting out of wet-split bark,
Reaching, reaching for their taste of the sun.

A misty forest scene with tall, slender trees rising into the fog. The forest floor is covered in fallen leaves, and the bare branches create a haunting, ethereal atmosphere.
A close-up of a decaying log covered in small patches of bright green moss. The wood appears weathered and splintered, with the background softly blurred.
Shelf-like mushrooms in shades of brown and beige growing at the base of a tree surrounded by dry leaves. The colors of the fungi blend with the autumn tones of the forest floor.
A cluster of fan-shaped fungi, light brown with darker rings, growing tightly along the bark of a tree. The texture of the bark and the natural patterns in the fungi's growth create an intricate, layered effect.
A close-up of small, fan-shaped mushrooms with reddish-brown caps growing on a piece of decaying wood. The delicate ridges and earthy colors of the fungi contrast with the rough, dark bark.
A rugged rock face with layers of stone slanting sharply, leading into a tight crevice. The rock surface is streaked with various earthy tones, and the texture appears weathered and jagged. Bare trees are visible in the background against a pale sky.