Pixie Lichen and Moss Sporophytes

Here is another picture from our photo hike to Lost Lake Reservoir. When Steve and I decided to turn around for the return trip, we stopped to have our lunch right there on the trail. Of course I couldn't help looking around while we munched on our sandwiches and chips, and this beautiful scene was something I found as I peered closely at the side of the trail. I didn't realize how cool that lichen actually looked until I saw the pictures on my computer, it's so small that I didn't detect the beautiful detail and colors! Above and behind the lichen are several dried moss sporophytes that appear to be checking things out! :D