185/366: Moss Calyptra

With a macro lens, the tiny things become clear, and suddenly a whole world opens up around you. Who would think that moss is interesting to look at, even fascinating? Have you ever seen a moss flower? No? That's because they don't HAVE flowers! Moss reproduce via spores, and what you see in this picture is a dried calyptra, which covers the growing sporophytes beneath. The reproductive process of moss is very primative and requires moisture and alternating generations to complete.

Trudy Tuinstra, yokopakumayoko Francesco, Lebojo, Martine and 11 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Pam J ^club

Exquisite !

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7 years ago.

Don Sutherland ^club

Superb macro.

7 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Phenomenal capture!

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7 years ago.

Zulma

The world of beauty!!

7 years ago.

Eunice Perkins ^club

Very well captured!

7 years ago.

Puzzler4879

Exquisite and unique macro. Bravo!!

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7 years ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

Oh Janet I want a macro lens. This is a wonderful bokeh effect and I am just envious of your fantastic talent for macros

7 years ago.

Puzzler4879

Still very beautiful, Janet!!
Your wonderful image has been seen and admired in Pictorials

7 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

Simply spiffing sporophyte :-))

7 years ago.

Martine

Une macro vraiment superbe, du grand art.

7 years ago.

yokopakumayoko Franc…

Excellent shot!

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