Cascade of Treemoss (Beard Lichen) by WindchimePhotography

Photography • Macro • posted on Jun 12, 2008

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Description

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)

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MrsRatbag

9:11PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

Wow, a really big stand of it, too! Nicely captured!

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jparlay

9:18PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

thats some serious lichen! nice capture

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RobyHermida

9:23PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

Oooo! Wonderful!!!!!!!! ROBY__:)

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Cytisus

9:26PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

Stupendous capture and thanks for the research!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5X5

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tofi

9:32PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

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!

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jocko500

10:59PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

wonderful shot of this stuff

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babuci

11:12PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

Excelent capture of this Usnea. Love the cascading "effect"

MrsLubner

11:15PM | Thu, 12 June 2008

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.

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