Symbiotic Wisdom

Parched Hammered Sheild Lichen and Oakmoss form overlapping colonies on a maple branch. The warm and pink discoloured tones are caused by a chemical reaction of the lichen to an unknown substance; either particles in the air or through physical contact. (Parmelia sulcata - Evernia prunastri)

2017. Nikon D60, 55-200mm Lens.

Photographed in situ, without the use of artificial lighting or staging. Photoshop only used for resizing.

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Mushroom And Lichen Series: Part 1 - IV