Cascade of Treemoss (Beard Lichen) by WindchimePhotography
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This shot forced me to learn something ;-) After a bit of research, it seems that the lichen is an Usnea -- just don't ask me for the species instead of the genus at this point! lol
Commonly called Treemoss or Old Man's Beard or Beard Lichen, Usnea has been used as an herbal healing remedy for thousands of years and is even vouched for by modern medical science. However, to me it is simply a beautiful shroud on trees in the Pacific Northwest.
©2008, Windchime Photography.
Olympus SP560UZ
F/4.3, ISO-100, 1/160 second
Focal length 27 mm
Comments (12)
MrsRatbag
Wow, a really big stand of it, too! Nicely captured!
jparlay
thats some serious lichen! nice capture
RobyHermida
Oooo! Wonderful!!!!!!!! ROBY__:)
Cytisus
Stupendous capture and thanks for the research!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5X5
tofi
Wow! The way in which you've captured the lichen is superb, and gives it such a delicacy and beauty. Seems to cascade downwards, ever so softy! Thats totally awesome! Great artwork!
jocko500
wonderful shot of this stuff
babuci
Excelent capture of this Usnea. Love the cascading "effect"
MrsLubner
It is a problem in many areas. It overtakes everything but on the other side, it is a natural antibiotic and if you pack a wound or place it on one, it will stave off infection during the healing. This is a very magical shot.
mickuk50
fascinating info and shot :o) mick
durleybeachbum
Absolutely wonderful pic, and fascinating info!
auntietk
Beautiful! The light is gorgeous, and I love this shot. Glorious!!
kgb224
Excellent capture.