Here in the upper Blue Mountains we have an amazing variety of lichens. I suppose it’s because we get a lot of mist and rain. Tree trunks, stumps, rocks, fences….they are all magically transformed.
Like verdigris
Below is a variety of lichen on an ornamental cherry tree.
All the earthy colours.
The trunk below is a Japanese maple. Its beauty is more noticeable in winter, once the distractingly gorgeous autumn leaves have fallen.
There are certain rocks that I deliberately use as ornaments along the paths in my woodland area to add interest. Of course they are especially lovely after rain, when the colours are intensified.
Monotone work
A little more adventurous with the palette.
The rock below is as precious to me as any plant. Much easier to maintain, too.
A favourite.
Reminds me of flaking paint.
Sunlight on an old tree fern, which are native to this area.
There is not much left of the original picket fence around our property , but I’m very fond of the way nature has worked her magic on it.
What a palette.
This old gate leads down to the duck pond.
I can’t possible get rid of this old gate.
Ventured just outside my Blackheath garden to take the photo below in Memorial Park.
Grey ghost.
I adore kookaburras. This one is Toffee, who returns to my garden every year with her mate Taffy.
A sight to behold.
The final three phots were taken through my kitchen window. The lichen covered branch is a favourite perch.
Wattle bird on a lichen covered branch.
I’m sure the birds know they look good against the lichens. This butcher bird was happy to show his best side for me.
What a poser!
Crimson rosella
Great post. Love the photos. Tell me, does the lichen harm or cause fruit to disease?
Thanks, Silvana. I’m not aware of it harming fruit.