Mother Nature's goblet

Saw this gorgeous mushroom on a walk in Bragg Creek Natural Area today. To me, it looks a little like carved wood. I was a bit disappointed with my photos, as I did try to get ones that I would be happy with. Images looking down on the fungus were not very good. I've never seen such a spectacular mushroom : ). The very enjoyable walk was partly on private property, but the people who took us knew their neighbours. A great variety of plants, both in the wooded areas and the very boggy, open places. We had quite a wet-footed hike : )