Pink Earth Lichen - Dibaeis baeomyces |
These lichens were much more photogenic and just as interesting as the last time I found a patch.... see my post Pink Earth Lichens And Crawling Naturalists.
My favorite picture of the lichens is this one...
Pink Earth Lichen - Dibaeis baeomyces |
Here's the same subject but different angle...
In the photo below, notice where the thin lichen crust has flaked off the rock.
Pink Earth Lichen - Dibaeis baeomyces |
Pink Earth Lichens are rather insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but sure are worth a pause when noticed along the trail.
The Pink Earth lichens look good there in the lower left of the picture, don't they?
It's possible that they can also make the naturalist look good... when pointing out such unusual things so easily passed by unnoticed. The glory, though, belongs to the Creator.
I love pink earth lichen, such a fascinating hardy little plant. That close up shot is very neat, Dana.
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