Thematic Forest walks, Lichen, Fungi, Moss, dead leaves

Arjay Bee · 05-31-2020, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

The first two might be in your neck of the woods (I wouldn't really know, not having been to Bamaga) but the others look too dry, I assume much further south.

Good spot - Currently in NZ - Northland- for the Covid-19 lock down - was travelling and got stuck. So all the new posts for the last 3 months are from northern NZ climates and ecosystems.

**WPRESTO** · 06-01-2020, 05:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Lots of wild geranium in bloom along almost all of the trails where we walk.

normhead · 06-02-2020, 06:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Today headed for the woods, with the Lumix ZS100 passing by the feeder

ZS100 bokeh takes a little getting used to.

She stuck her nose behind the tree, just when I pressed the button.

There's nice path behind him, where I can throw the ball.

This is not the way Hobblebush flowers are supposed to look

Wind and rain knocked many flowers to the ground.

The Red Berry Elder

Backed out a bit so you can see more of the plant

**WPRESTO** · 06-03-2020, 03:30 AM - **2 Likes**

Lady slippers pictured here are now fully open, and the fern* frond has unrolled.

*Interrupted fern. The sporangia pictured would be in the middle of the frond's length

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**paulh** · 06-03-2020, 01:15 PM - **1 Like**

Jeannie exploring yet another creek back in Texas - this was one of our favorites - shallow enough for wading

**WPRESTO** · 06-03-2020, 03:33 PM - **3 Likes**

Trillium, fiddle heads, hellebore and other forest floor this 'n that, a pleasant little tableau.

normhead · 06-03-2020, 06:00 PM - **3 Likes**

From today's walk.
K-1 and Sigma 24mm

Choke berry

The guest cabin....

The old logging road across the back of the property.

The last intact Hobblebush flower.

Trillium is rough shape, It went down to -6 after they bloomed.

The dogs waiting for me on the hill.

Redberry Elder

The best of the remaining Painted Trilliums

Last edited by normhead; 06-03-2020 at 06:06 PM.

Arjay Bee · 06-06-2020, 04:40 PM - **2 Likes**

Back deck:

K3 & Tamron 90 Macro

**WPRESTO** · 06-06-2020, 07:10 PM - **1 Like**

A couple images of lady slippers, some of which are now withered, and a plant I don't know whose young leaves are very pale with a tinge of maroon coloring.

normhead · 06-07-2020, 01:44 PM - **3 Likes**

From today's walk.... on flicker there are 23 images, I'll post a few here.
K-1 and DFA 100 macro WR

In keeping with the theme, I found a new patch Lady Slippers 50 meters from my house, I used to have to walk 4 m to get to them.

There was a bit of mud hole wallowing going on as the dogs try to stay cool.

**paulh** · 06-07-2020, 02:06 PM

The creek in Spring, taken April last year:

**WPRESTO** · 06-07-2020, 02:41 PM - **1 Like**

A particular fungus that grows on a particular dead wood. Before it spreads laterally, this fungus looks like a finger.

**paulh** · 06-07-2020, 03:08 PM

Autumn in North Texas isn't always colorful, but the weather is wonderful.

**ivanvernon** · 06-07-2020, 04:57 PM - **1 Like**

Anyone ever seen anything like this one?

**WPRESTO** · 06-09-2020, 01:37 PM - **3 Likes**

A few lady slippers are holding on, but most of those pictured have wilted by now. May flower & wild geranium are coming into their own.

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05-31-2020, 07:31 PM	#1801
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by rod_grant The first two might be in your neck of the woods (I wouldn't really know, not having been to Bamaga) but the others look too dry, I assume much further south. Good spot - Currently in NZ - Northland- for the Covid-19 lock down - was travelling and got stuck. So all the new posts for the last 3 months are from northern NZ climates and ecosystems.

06-02-2020, 06:24 PM - 2 Likes	#1803
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Today headed for the woods, with the Lumix ZS100 passing by the feeder ZS100 bokeh takes a little getting used to. She stuck her nose behind the tree, just when I pressed the button. There's nice path behind him, where I can throw the ball. This is not the way Hobblebush flowers are supposed to look Wind and rain knocked many flowers to the ground. The Red Berry Elder Backed out a bit so you can see more of the plant

06-03-2020, 01:15 PM - 1 Like	#1805
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	Jeannie exploring yet another creek back in Texas - this was one of our favorites - shallow enough for wading

06-03-2020, 06:00 PM - 3 Likes	#1807
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	From today's walk. K-1 and Sigma 24mm Choke berry The guest cabin.... The old logging road across the back of the property. The last intact Hobblebush flower. Trillium is rough shape, It went down to -6 after they bloomed. The dogs waiting for me on the hill. Redberry Elder The best of the remaining Painted Trilliums Last edited by normhead; 06-03-2020 at 06:06 PM.

06-06-2020, 04:40 PM - 2 Likes	#1808
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Back deck: K3 & Tamron 90 Macro

06-07-2020, 01:44 PM - 3 Likes	#1810
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	From today's walk.... on flicker there are 23 images, I'll post a few here. K-1 and DFA 100 macro WR In keeping with the theme, I found a new patch Lady Slippers 50 meters from my house, I used to have to walk 4 m to get to them. There was a bit of mud hole wallowing going on as the dogs try to stay cool.

06-07-2020, 02:06 PM	#1811
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	The creek in Spring, taken April last year:

06-07-2020, 03:08 PM	#1813
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	Autumn in North Texas isn't always colorful, but the weather is wonderful.