In the Woods – A Rock Face

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I’ve walked past this rock face many times. I had a feeling that that there was a picture there somewhere, but whenever I tried to take one, I haven’t been able to get a result I liked. This time the light must have been different (better?) because I noticed, for the first time, the colors and made them my focus.

I’m much more pleased with this one.

Taken with a Sony A7IV and Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro

In the Woods – Lichens

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I’m fascinated by Lichens:

  • They’re found in nearly all habitats, from Arctic to deserts, grasslands, and tropical forests, showcasing their adaptability and resilience.
  • They’re quite colorful (not so much these) with vibrant colors, ranging from bright yellow and red to green, black, brown, silver, and gray, that add a unique visual appeal to natural landscapes.
  • Their textures are amazing, almost feather-like, but with lots of ridges and valleys.

They’re not only beautiful but also essential to the health of our planet, making them a subject of interest for both nature enthusiasts and scientists alike.

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Taken with a Sony A7IV and Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro

Help Needed!

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I came across this the other day and found it interesting. However, I haven’t a clue what it is. Can anybody help?

UPDATE: a friend told me the following:

Milkweed! Has a very distinctive smell, and those little feathery things burst forth and fly with the seeds. And they are essential for Monarch butterflies. Apparently toxic to some other things. But I remember them so clearly from my New Hampshire childhood, also the milky smell. We do not have them here in Switzerland. The smell of it came back to me in a very Proustian manner!

Taken with a Sony A7IV and Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro