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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Lichen

On that warm day we had recently, with our snow almost gone, I was trying some after-dark 'light painting' shots out by the fencerow (that's another post).  In my flashlight the lichens on the apple tree and the rocks stood out dramatically.  So the next day I went out to get some shots before winter returned (which it has).  Here are a few of the results.

My favourite lichen-covered boulder in our fencerow.

And a close-up.

 Another one; they all seem to grow in circles.

And a close-up of the centre of the above shot.

Another one, this one growing on an old wooden beam.

 Two different lichens on a boulder that is strangely bare of the dark weathering on all the others.  I only wish I could learn to identify these.

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12 comments:

  1. Jacqueline DonnellyDecember 8, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    I never paid much attention to lichens until I got a camera that could take good macros. At last I could really see them in all their intricate amazements of shape and color. Thanks for showing these to us.

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  2. KarenDecember 8, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    I like the lichen ;) These are fantastic when enlarged, beautiful patterns!
    In answer to your question. "What kind of lens do you use". For my backyard critters, I use my Canon EF-S 55-250mm.

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  3. MontanagirlDecember 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    That's an interesting set of photos. I couldn't identify any of them either!

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  4. rochefleuriegardenDecember 9, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Apparently lychens are susceptible to air pollution. This is good news to see them doing so well.

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  5. UnknownDecember 9, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love lichens.

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  6. LeaDecember 9, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Great macros!
    Amazing what can been seen if a person takes the time to stop and look closely
    Have a wonderful week!
    Lea

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  7. SharkbytesDecember 9, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Love those! I've only learned to ID a few lichens. Need to get at it!

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  8. Jenn JilksDecember 9, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    It's fascinating stuff, isn't it? Ours is under a carpet of snow today.

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  9. sunshineDecember 9, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Mystical structures and beautiful macors.

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  10. HappyKDecember 9, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    They make interesting pictures!!
    I keep forgetting to tell you about the 'big' snow plows. I know they weren't all that big and there are huge ones with the split plow that the state and county come by with. But I thought they were pretty big for our little town of just over 300 to have. : )

    BTW - My husband Ken tried to reply to your comment you left on his blog but for some reason blogger isn't letting him. He was pretty frustrated because he can't reply or even even leave a comment on his own blog!!

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  11. Amazing wonders in my lifeDecember 10, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Nice one!

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  12. barbara l. haleDecember 10, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    I like lichen. It's such an interesting life form. Nice shots!

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