Lipstick cladonia, Cladonia macilenta, in Crescent Beach.
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| The fence is built of tall, upright boards, rotting away from the top down. The clubs grow out of the grain at the top, like a row of protective spikes. |
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| Bright, lipstick-red fruiting bodies at the tips. |
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| Fantasmagorical shapes |
This was another of those times when a photo opportunity entices us into odd behaviour. The fence was too tall, and I had to stand on tiptoe on a log, clutching the rotting boards for support, holding the camera at forehead height. At any moment, I expected the home owner to come rampaging out; "What are you doing, taking photos of my house and yard?" He didn't notice, though, and I got away safely.
Great photos. Plenty of lichens here, but I've never seen anything like that. Lucky you didn't get caught!
ReplyDelete[Word verification: phoughoo. I'm so adopting that as an exclamation of approval.]
Aren't these fun!!! I found some once and I sweat the whole collection on that rock looked like Dr Seuss invented it
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! I love the different shapes and textures of different types of lichen.
ReplyDeleteCool shots..actually Fantasmagorical shots..:)
ReplyDeleteThey look so big - like a couple of inches! Or is it just the perspective? I love your tiny critters!!!
ReplyDeleteSnail, Phougoo!
ReplyDeleteJudy, the tallest are about an inch high.
Your lichens are wonderful! You did such a good job of getting up close and personal with them.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love, love, love these. Your first picture with the house clearly in the background is prize-winning stuff. Something about the juxtaposition. Love.
ReplyDeleteElva, Thank you; I was glad there was a log to stand on, so I could reach them.
ReplyDeleteMurr; High praise! Thank you!