A Fungus Amongus

I will preface my info with this; I am not a botanist, nor do I recall much from biology. I am also somewhat intimidated by the beauty this forum always displays. I am looking to increase my knowledge of plant life(ID's especially) and expand the usage of my macro lens when bugs aren't around.
That being said, here goes: I found this growing on the side of a tree in a shady section of nearby woods/marsh while I was looking for early season dragonflies. I liked how the sunlight was streaked. The first few were dark(low iso and I came in rom bright light), so I opened up the aperture and this was the result. I liked it and hope you all do as well. If not,please tell me why, what not. Also, if an ID is out there, thanks!
D200, 105mm2.8 macro, @f25, 1/60 sec, -1/3ev, iso160,HH.
No PP, just resized.