Steel Vines 1

I was very taken by the sight of a vigorous poison ivy vine twining around a road sign. The rusted metal and textured vines against the smooth gray metal sign are a compelling image.

CW Birch 9

Hydrangea quercifolia

Cut leaf maple 7

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Cicada

Cut leaf maple 8

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CW Birch 8

Tan and Gray Fungi 1

Monochromatic, but with wonderful repeating shapes.

Cut leaf maple 5

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Lichens

Lichens growing on a tree in Oveido, Florida, are enhanced by judicious use of filters. The delicately lacy texture is beautiful.