different lichens on the rock, love the color mix
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I loved this color combination! I think those might be apple blossoms, but I'm not positive. This is an unusual cropping for me. I usually like to keep things in a 3 x 4 ratio ... that feels "natural" to me. But here I wanted to emphasize the length of the lichen covered branch. I would love to know more about the lichen, if anyone can help me out with that. EDIT: My niece says: "I think that particular lichen is known as Oakmoss. We have TONS of it at our house, probably because we live in what used to be fields of oak trees (hence the name Oak Grove). I think it's absolutely beautiful. Growing up in San Diego, I'd never even heard of lichen, much less seen it until I moved to Oregon. Fun fact, did you know that Beatrix Potter was the first to identify Lichen as a cross between algae and fungi? I learned that from Paul Harvey, so now you know the rest of the story." Now don't I have a BRILLIANT niece? (She's my namesake, too!) According to Wikipedia, oakmoss is used extensively in perfumery. Here's some more info: "Oakmoss is commercially harvested in countries of South-Central Europe and usually exported to the Grasse region of France where its fragrant compounds are extracted as Oakmoss absolutes and extracts. These raw materials are often used as perfume fixatives and form the base notes of many fragrances. They are also key components of Fougère and Chypre class perfumes. The lichen has a distinct and complex odor and can be described as woody, sharp and slightly sweet. Oakmoss growing on pines have a pronounced turpentine odor that is valued in certain perfume compositions." It always amazes me that the commonplace plants around us turn out to be so useful in healing, cooking, perfumery, dying fabrics, etc. And I thought they were just ordinary plants!
Lichens on a dead twig in my yard in Austin. We have had a lot of rain and the lichen fruiting bodies have sprouted.
wallacegardens: Lichen love. Flora Im Winterkleide, 1908, Flecten lichen.
Henriette Ousbäck, The Wall, Yellow Lichen, 2017. 20cm x 20cm (8” x 8”) Embroidery floss and threads. Fabric collage and hand embroidery (French knots).
From craggy deserts to pebbly vistas, the landscape of lichens is diverse—if you take a close look.
Many outdoor photographers will often see a great opportunity for an interesting foreground when they come across a patch of moss (as you can see from the images below). But moss or lichen can also be great subjects themselves. These 50 photos of moss and lichen show what can be done with a little imagination when you're in the great outdoors. Smurf House by Vik Nanda, on FlickrMisty Moss by me'nthedogs, on Flickr Study of the Moss by mysza831, on Flickr Green by Desmond Kavanagh, on Flickr Untitled by isado, on Flickr Civilization's End by Kansas Poetry (Patrick), on Flickr
Looking for a unique gift? Do you know someone who loves nature? I collect lichens out in nature, dry them, and create collages out of hundreds of little chunks of lichens. Ethical Collecting: I do my best to follow a couple of basic rules to ensure that lichen populations are not negatively impacted by my collecting efforts! Typically, I collect only from highly altered landscapes, leaving more sensitive environments alone. Because lichens are very slow growing (as slow as 0.5mm per year!), I never collect from the same site twice. Where possible, I try to leave a small portion of each lichen patch behind from which the larger “colony” can regenerate. The majority of my lichens come from urban or suburban debris that otherwise would be slated for the burn pile! What are Lichens? Lichens are unique organisms that typically form a low, crusty, leaflike, or branching growth on rocks, walls, and trees. More specifically, a Lichen consists of an algal species, one to several species of fungi, and potentially one to several species of bacteria: practically its own little ecosystem! The species that comprise a lichen form what is known as a symbiotic relationship, where fungal species provide water, minerals, and a safe place for the algae, and the algae species provides sugars through photosynthesis to the fungi. Often times lichens serve as indicators of air quality, with greater lichen diversity appearing in areas with little air pollution. Next time you’re walking outdoors, be sure to look for these bizarre and intriguing organisms! Free shipping on orders over $75! Use coupon code FREESHIPPING75 at checkout Thank you for choosing homemade!! Be sure to favorite my shop and follow all my social media platforms!
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Lexington LichenDo you ever find yourself wondering what color lichen can't be? With this piece of fine art photography, you can explore the pastel beauty of nature up close. Featuring a wooden fence post covered in soft, colorful lichen, this image captures some of the unique pink and purple hues of this fascinating organism. The Lexington Lichen art is perfect for adding a touch of natural beauty to your home or office decor. It's available in different formats - so choose the one that best fits your style and display it with pride.The signed statement piece, titled Lexington Lichen, was taken in the middle of a horse field in Lexington, Kentucky. It can be grouped with other pieces of art, or it can stand on its own offering intrigue as you stare at the details of the growing lichen. The decor draws you into nature and its unique colors and patterns. This signed art brings interest and intrigue to your home or office walls. The acrylic block can be placed on a shelf or table, either up right or lay flat. Depending on your style.FEATURES:💗 Pastel Colors: This piece features beautiful pastel lichen on a rustic wooden fence in Lexington, Kentucky. Eye catching art for any room and decor style.🪵 Wooden Fence: The colors aren't the only thing that draw you into this piece of art - the fact that they are on a wooden fence adds even more interest and depth to the art. 🤩 Experiences: This art captures some of the beauty of Lexington, Kentucky - but not necessarily horse related. Lexington is known for Thoroughbred horses and this photograph was taken at a Thoroughbred horse paddock. This art brings in some of the natural beauty and history of that area.My story: I love looking at horses .... I just don't really want to touch or ride them. They kind-of intimidate me (plus when I was younger I fell off a couple of times - I think I probably rolled off just to get to the ground that wasn't moving!).
I live in northern NSW, Australia. I explore the Australian bush and generally photograph anything and everything that interests me, but nmost pareticualrly macro fungi photography is what I am passionate about and best known for. My images of mushrooms have featured in leading science and nature magazines across the globe, and my time-lapses of fungi growing are in many documentaries including Planet earth 2, Fantastic Fungi, Hostile Planet, Our Planet and The Kingdom; how fungi made the earth. I feel privileged that that the people we collaborate with at the Kunming Institute of Botany in China, even named a mushroom named after me – Panaeolus axfordii. I have been invited to document the fungi in Nepal, India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Mexico and Chile, and of course it is a constant obsession in the fungi hotspots of Tasmania, the NSW north coast and southern Queensland. p.s. all photos are for sale even if they are not listed as such, or aren't high enough resolution here. Please contact me if you would like permision to use a photo, or if you would like me to check if I have other photos that may suit your requirements. You can contact me at the email address at the top of this page. Steve Axford - 2022.
photographed in Yellowstone National Park
The oaks of the Sunart Woods are covered by a variety of lichens.
Lichen art on grey siltstone Orange and pale grey lichens on a bedding plane of slate grey siltsone. Joint fractures cut across the canvas. Pembrokeshire, Wales. Cropped square. DSC_2067pss30c20crop_ne 20060926 scout 10.30 BST 57v 9c 7f 2 hours ago: 132 20060928 scout 9.52 BST 127v 11c 12f 63 minutes ago: 146; 4 hours ago: 171; 7 hours ago: 166 16 hours ago: 154; 19 hours ago: 188 ; 22 hours ago: 184 25 hours ago: 190; 28 hours ago: 167; 31 hours ago: 153 34 hours ago: 151; 37 hours ago: 166; 43 hours ago: 127 46 hours ago: 114; 2 days ago: 132. Highest position: 114 on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 20061001 scout 9.30 BST 180v 14c 15f 9 hours ago: 97; 37 hours ago: 120 ; 2 days ago: 126 3 days ago: 153; 4 days ago: 146 ; 5 days ago: 114 6 days ago: 132. Highest position: 97 on Sunday, October 1, 2006 20061004 12.15 196v 15c 18f 48 minutes ago: 74; 22 hours ago: 84; 34 hours ago: 52 Highest position: 52 on Monday, October 2, 2006 20061009 207v 15c 18f 10g 11t 27 hours ago: 61; 3 days ago: 82; 4 days ago: 74 5 days ago: 84; 6 days ago: 52. Highest position: 52 on Monday, October 2, 2006 20061012 226v 15c 18f dropped 2 days ago: 56; 4 days ago: 62; 6 days ago: 82 Highest position: 52 on Monday, October 2, 2006
Teloschistes chrysophthalmus, after a rain. This is a common lichen in Central Texas. The color of the apothecia is much more orange than this in dry weather. The largest disk is 2 or 3 mm in diameter.
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Create custom stickers for every occasion! From special mailings and scrapbooking to kids’ activities and DIY projects, you’ll find these stickers are great for so many uses. Add your own designs, patterns, text, and pictures! Dimensions: Available in 2 sizes: Large: 3" L x 3” W, 6 stickers per sheet Small: 1.5" L x 1.5” W, 20 stickers per sheet Printed on white acid-free paper Vibrant full-color, full-bleed printing Scratch-resistant front, easy peel-and-stick back Available in a matte or glossy finish Choose between 7 different shapes
From craggy deserts to pebbly vistas, the landscape of lichens is diverse—if you take a close look.
"Lichen" by Susannah Blaxill, Botanical Artist.
Cladonia cervicornis (Cup Lichen) by Jim Petranka on Flickr. This close-up shows the multiple tiers of stalked cups (podetia) with marginal apothecia that produce spores. Note the patches of...
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i'm just saying.... this isn't even all of them.
