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Have you ever noticed that we tend to discover interesting and beautiful things in new or exotic locations?
It's so easy to overlook the existence or the "specialness" of similar or identical items close to home.
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A few shorts weeks ago I marvelled over mosses and lichens high up in the mountains of a National Park.
The moss and fungi I found in a rainforest by the sea had captured my imagination and opened my eyes anew.
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Little did I realise I have very similar wonders growing in my own front yard...... right under my nose,
or more accurately, under my feet! They have in fact been there for many years!
The brick base of an old fence is home to an amazing range of tiny mosses and lichens which I had previously paid no attention to, unassuming yet intricate and quite stunning when closely studied. I suspect I'll never exhaust the seemingly endless supplies of beauty and marvels which surround my everyday "ordinary" life, both the visible and the invisible......
NB All of these were taken using my Raynox super macro conversion lens clipped onto my 50mm lens.
Sharing at This or That Thursday, Sneak Peek Friday, I Heart Macro.
Oh my goodness. I m in love with all of these. Perfection in nature.
ReplyDeleteIm off camping next week and I sure hope to find somethings like this.
Just Gorgeous.
You are such an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
your words made me smile,so true.. love your lichens...
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos!!! Isn't it a wonderful discovery to find something this beautiful so close to home. I am in awe of your amazing shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images! I love that you see and capture such beauty.
ReplyDeleteWe often overlook the wonders that surround us. Being so involved in photography has really opened my eyes. I see things I've never seen before, some just out my door.
Thanks for sharing such beauty.
Beautiful shots, I love to look close at nature! :-)
ReplyDeleteyou do have a heart and eyes that see the real beauty in everything! God bless you always...viewing the photos once again and marveling at the beauty of God's creation...
ReplyDeleteAdoro isso!!Lindas fotos!beijos,chica
ReplyDeleteThank you Kulasa. I don't seem to be able to leave a comment on your blog, it's a lovely fresh beginning. I'll look forward to seeing more....and maybe some gardening too!
ReplyDeleteNice ones Pos.
ReplyDeleteŻeby zwrócić uwagę na takie malutkie mchy trzeba kochać przyrodę i Ty z pewnością tka jesteś. Piękne zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteTo pay attention to such tiny mosses have to love nature and you're certainly weaves. Beautiful pictures. Yours.
So fantastic!! So Beautiful... thank you for the lovely pause.
ReplyDeleteWieder ganz wunderschöne Makros von Flechten und Moos.
ReplyDeleteLG Mathilda
Exquisite captures, wise words and a lovely, inspirational post for the day! Thank you for sharing the beauty and the wisdom!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Beautiful captures, Karen! I too love the ability to look at the things I once took for granted. Photography has opened up a whole new world for me!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful - I love mosses and lichens - fantastic macros!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are fantastic pictures. Great series.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful all :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes a change of scenery can really open your eyes. It certainly got your photography juices flowing. I have lichen growing on my trees and fences, so I think it might be a good project for the Raynox macro lens. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeletethe green is fantastic...:)
Fantastic captured this little creatures of mother nature. They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeletesimply fantastic details+finds...love them!
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful macros...the last capture is a just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic macro shots!
ReplyDeleteWow!! amazing macro shots!
ReplyDeleteI love the minute in nature. Small things come to live with a macro lens. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteThere is SO much to look at in all of these photos - they're all incredible. That fourth one in particular.
ReplyDeletegood reminder that everyplace is special
ReplyDeletePleasant thoughts &
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Simply a devine post!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat marvellous finds! Love the lighting in that first shot.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it neat when God gives us such a surprise discovery?!
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool!
Beautiful photographs, fantastic colours. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteWow these are awesome! Such stunning finds!
ReplyDeleteNice photos...
ReplyDeletegood for you,
you can find beauty in ordinary and simple things.
Oh I simply love the water droplets you captured in that one photo. All are gorgeous, though.
ReplyDeleteYour raynox did a great job yet again. I love to photograph lichens and mosses especially mosses with moisture on them. I put my extension tubes on my 50mm this week though haven't published any yet.
ReplyDeleteLove lichens and moss... I especially like that 2nd to last shot with the dew drops!
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful shots!! They are stunning.
ReplyDeleteI'm linking up from deb duty...so glad I have found your site.
you captured the tiny world beautifully.
ReplyDeleteIncredible really, the timing of this post. Just today I was saying to my son that I felt I'd photographed everything here there is to photograph - and, that I needed a road trip to find new and exciting things to take shots of. And then I read this tonight. Wow. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me of something I needed to be reminded of. That is, my own backyard.
Warm hug,
Angie
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...nice, a look back onto the little things, thank you for it ...
ReplyDeletegreeting from Birgitt
A beleza está em toda parte, basta ter sensibilidade para ver. Lindas fotos.
ReplyDeleteBeijso
Beautiful macro shots :)
ReplyDeleteLovely DOF and you are right. At times we just need to look around!
ReplyDeletebtw that sounds like a great lens.
So beautiful, the wonders God lavishes on us--right under our feet! Gorgeous shots, and a good reminder to keep my eyes open.
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is a perfect macro shots love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit I do appreciate it.
Kim,USA
Nature has no many wonders and thank you for reminding me to take a little closer look. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIf we would all only look beneath our feet, above our heads, at our elbows, we would see so many wonders! I love the rainforest mosses, but the close-to-home lichens are truly lovely too. Very very nice post!
ReplyDeleteMagical shots! Mosses and lichens are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow, wonderful exploration of the miniature world around you. Your super macro lens works great I would say!
ReplyDeleteThese sort of shots always look like a peek into a small fairy world - beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteI love your macro photos :)
ReplyDeleteAn amazing set of macros. Love them all!
ReplyDeleteIf you get a chance, stop by and say hello! Have a great week!
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Oh it is amazing to see all He has given us when we take the time to look closely. Some really awesome things!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour photos always inspire...it was 101 degrees here today...still glad for summer days. Your winter looks beautiful, especially those flowers!
ReplyDeleteGreat photography!!!! There's beauty to be found in the smallest things. Love that.
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