These lichen are on a tombstone in Dublin, Ohio's historical cemetery. I love the color of lichens. Did you know that the tree tops on model railroad tracks are made of a form of lichen? That they are used to scent soap and were used in the past to dye wools? But mostly, they are beautiful, these the most gorgeous rusty orange color. They are beauty in the most inhospitable of environments, a lesson that we can thrive no matter where we are thrown, even if it means only growing a fraction of a millimeter a year.
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such a sweet blog you have lady...i just became your newest follower! looking forward to getting to know you better! xoxo
isn't lichen beautiful - i'm always intrigued with it
I love lichen too! And I am terribly fond of moss, with its tiny star-shaped flowers and soft springy cushion-ness, even though cushion-ness is not a word.
Learned something here today that I did not know...blogging is very educational! Thanks!!
Lovely, as are all of your pictures. Personally, I've always been fascinated with that thick green moss that grows on trees. I could explore it for hours on end. :-)
I really like this one Erin, and your blog is great! x Mariella
I love this photo! Linchen, moss, bark... they are all such great textures.
You have such a pretty blog!! I love your header and am looking forward to reading along! xoxo
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You have a wonderful blog here. Orange lichen is serendipitous.
Beautiful picture, love the colours. Lichen sounds lovely!
Such a great picture and message!
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