Lichen with Fruiting Bodies (Apothecia)

[RandyRFJP]

Lemont Quarries; Lemont IL; Photographed 2017-04-23

I don't know much about lichens, but this one was growing on tree bark. The fruiting bodies contain spores.



C&C is always welcomed.

[Shadowman]

Nice concept and capture.

[RandyRFJP]

Nice concept and capture.

Thanks John for viewing the image and for your kind comments.

[James G]

Randy, a lovely shot...Thanks for posting, I photograph lichens here too, fascinated by the textures. I rarely show them to people because they don't really get my pov.

[RandyRFJP]

Randy, a lovely shot...Thanks for posting, I photograph lichens here too, fascinated by the textures. I rarely show them to people because they don't really get my pov.

Thanks, James, for viewing the photo and for your kind comment. I photograph lichens whenever I see them, and like you, I think they are often overlooked by most people, including those with an interest in nature photography.

[marlunn]

Randy, nice shot, been known to photograph them - and slime molds

[JohnRostron]

A nice close-up. The great advantage of lichens (and slime-moulds) is that they do not move, even in a wind . I have also photographed slime-moulds and I have to admit that they are not as photogenic as lichens.

John

[bnnrcn]

Very nice

[RandyRFJP]

Randy, nice shot, been known to photograph them - and slime molds

Thanks Mark. I don't recall seeing many slime molds to photograph. I have to do some research on the web to learn more about them and their preferred environments. Maybe I've just been over-looking them.

[RandyRFJP]

A nice close-up. The great advantage of lichens (and slime-moulds) is that they do not move, even in a wind . I have also photographed slime-moulds and I have to admit that they are not as photogenic as lichens.

John

I'm glad you liked the photo, John. I agree 100% with your statement that lichens don't move around, unlike most flora and fauna. I'll be on the look-out for slime molds, too.

[RandyRFJP]

Very nice

Thanks Binnur for your kind comment. I particularly like the various shapes and sizes of the fruiting bodies.

[IzzieK]

When I ask my husband to bring me out somewhere, he will choose a place where there will be either activities or sceneries. Then on the way home he'd ask how many shots I took. Which one? the rusted body of the car by the wayside or the lichen or the mushrooms? He'd looked at me like looking at a stranger.... Anyway, the fascination with other things and scenery always goes out of whack. I like lichens, mushroom, reflections on mud, dirty stuffs, rust on a surface, yucky stuff. It does not make me a photographer but I have fun. Don't you think they are more fun ?

I like your lichens. Made by a normal photographer like you and the rest of fascinating people like you. Not kidding. They are cute and colourful and if you photograph them at a certain angle, sometimes you'd find a rainbow.

I'm going back to my cave soon. I think I am beginning to waffle along here. Blame old age, not me.

[purplehaze]

Love your lichen shot, Randy. I am a lichen-lover, so please, give us more.

[RandyRFJP]

When I ask my husband to bring me out somewhere, he will choose a place where there will be either activities or sceneries. Then on the way home he'd ask how many shots I took. Which one? the rusted body of the car by the wayside or the lichen or the mushrooms? He'd looked at me like looking at a stranger.... Anyway, the fascination with other things and scenery always goes out of whack. I like lichens, mushroom, reflections on mud, dirty stuffs, rust on a surface, yucky stuff. It does not make me a photographer but I have fun. Don't you think they are more fun ?

I like your lichens. Made by a normal photographer like you and the rest of fascinating people like you. Not kidding. They are cute and colourful and if you photograph them at a certain angle, sometimes you'd find a rainbow.

I'm going back to my cave soon. I think I am beginning to waffle along here. Blame old age, not me.

Thanks, Izzie. I like to photograph almost all living things. About the only living things I don't like to photograph are people, with the exception of friends, relatives, and people engaged in a "public" activity or event. To me, it seems to be intrusive to photograph someone you don't know without their permission. I respect the work of "street" photographers, and their images are often compelling, but it is something I am not comfortable doing. Generally I will take a photo of anything that interests me or catches my attention, regardless of whether others find it interesting.

[RandyRFJP]

Love your lichen shot, Randy. I am a lichen-lover, so please, give us more.

Thank you Janis for your kind words. I certainly will post more lichen photos whenever I find interesting and photogenic subjects. I'll also be on the look-out for interesting fungi and slime molds, too!