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lichen

it has long been known that lichen are the result of a combination of algae and fungi...however, apparently yeast also plays a key role in the formation of the organism

this was spotted at Hunt's Mesa, Arizona...the vague hint of a fire-breathing dragon caught the eye

Nikon D7000
Nikkor 18-200mm - 1/200s f/10.0 at 82.0mm iso200 full exif

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Range View 19-Oct-2018 22:50
Fascinating pattern shapes and beautiful colours, the detail is excellent and I see the dragon. V
Barbara
marie-jose wolff24-May-2018 20:46
This color palette is fascinating, fine patterns and details! V
Johnny JAG24-May-2018 19:17
Wonderful textures and patterns
Dan Greenberg24-May-2018 15:38
Well seen and captured David. I always like these kinds of pictures. ~BV~
danad24-May-2018 10:04
The colors and patterns are just fantastic ! Beautiful image David ! BV.
Bryan Murahashi24-May-2018 04:21
A beautiful and colorful little world you captured.
Paco López24-May-2018 04:00
Excellent textures and details! V!
woody3424-May-2018 03:46
An amazing capture, the colours and textures totally fascinating...V
Nirvan Hope24-May-2018 02:47
Yes, a dragon. Love this art created by the cooperation of so many miniature life forms, and your camera!
larose forest photos24-May-2018 02:29
Great lichen abstract! This is beautiful. V
Julie Oldfield24-May-2018 02:28
Yes.....fire breathing dragon. A very well detailed abstract. V
Lamar Nix24-May-2018 01:27
Yes, I see your dragon! The lichens make for a splendid image. V
Nick Paoni24-May-2018 00:59
Terrific colors and texture and the dragon is a real treat.
Jean D24-May-2018 00:52
Beautiful capture bordering on abstract. ~V
Walter Otto Koenig24-May-2018 00:40
Fascinating shapes, textures and colors. Could also see a flower at the top and a "Creature" at the bottom.
Neil Marcus24-May-2018 00:22
I agree with you about the dragon. Well noticed.
janescottcumming23-May-2018 23:22
Makes for a great abstract. I find the colors rather unique.
Jim Coffman23-May-2018 22:46
I agree with Helen, it really is interesting.. Well captured,David...
Helen Betts23-May-2018 22:05
I find lichen interesting, and this is a well detailed and colorful capture of these specimens.
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