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Colorful Lichens

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted January 26, 201284 views4 comments

I was out hiking a while back on a BLM parcel near Rescue, CA when I happened on a small oak tree that had the biggest load of lichen I'd ever seen. When I looked a bit more closely, I noticed this red variety as well and thought they were nicely complementary in color. Just had a normal zoom with me so this was a close-up as I could get but I thought it came out reasonably well. I didn't do anything to it other than size it for the gallery and sharpen for the web. I'm hoping for more contributions after I finish Mike Moat's class in 2 weeks. Comments and critiques welcome and appreciated.

Tech Specs

Canon 60D with 17-85mm f/4-5.6 at 85mm
1/250th at f/8.0 and ISO 200
handheld

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 27, 2012 at 10:18 AM

I've photographed this same combination of lichen on oak here in Central Texas Peter.
The LP has great details, color, and exposure.
I would prefer a close up with its greater interest. Also, it's harder to compose this from further back in a meaningful way..Just my two cents.
Well done

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 27, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Makes for an interesting abstract with good color and structure.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 27, 2012 at 8:16 PM

An interesting find and very colorful mosaic.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on January 28, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Very nice image, Peter! You worked well with the equipment you had with you. The colors are well captured.

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