Brunch with Battutah
Tiny tangle
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 31 March 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
You won't need your machete to cut through this macro of moss clinging to a rock.
givethemhell from Germany
This is wonderful, Michael. I have never seen moss in macro. When I first looked at it, without having read your comment, I really thought it was some kind of jungle growth - looking so thick and strong.
31 Mar 2008 5:15am
@givethemhell: I find it amazing too. Thank you, Eva.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
They really remind me of Mandelbrot Sets. This is another great study of objects that most wouldn't consider. Just goes to show that great photographic material can be found in the most obscure of places. Hey, Its All Around You !
31 Mar 2008 5:38am
@Rhys: I agree and thank you for the comment. This is one of those images that astonished me too. I couldn't believe the little world on the rock!
@angel: thank you.
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
@Satrajit: It was new to me too. Thank you, Satrajit.
Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran
Very nice details captured from nature's beauty!
31 Mar 2008 7:25am
@Behrooz Sangani: Yes. Very much so, Thank you, Behrooz.
Jrask from Pasadena, United States
I don't know what I enjoy more, the photo or the alliteration in your caption :P
31 Mar 2008 7:56am
@Jrask: That's a nice comment. Thank you, Joshua.
@Craig: Thank you, Craig.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you so much.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Wow ... beautiful colors and textures, Michael. Beautifully captured and framed.
31 Mar 2008 9:59am
@Ron: Thank you, Ron. I appreciate your comment.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
This is an amazing close up Michael, when I first saw the thumbnail I thought it was ears of wheat!
a 5* macro :)
31 Mar 2008 10:20am
@MaryB: Yes, it has that look of wheat. Thank you, Mary.
@Lorraine: Thanks, Lorraine. That's a generous comment.
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada
Wow. Very interesting. I never seen or even thought trying to see moss so close. And, as usual, impeccable photo.
31 Mar 2008 10:59am
@Suzanne Labbé: That's kind. Thank you, Suzanne.
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Very interesting capture Michael. I like the whispy appearance and texture. Creative, nicely framed, it could be a painting or art on the wall. Excellent.
31 Mar 2008 11:59am
@Barbara: Thank you, Barbara. That's much appreciated.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Very beautifully presented! The highlights are superb!
31 Mar 2008 12:07pm
@Japanalia: Thank you, Gabriela. I appreciate that.
Tracey from Baltimore, United States
Wonderful macro Michael. Too bad this moss isn't bigger, considering its beauty. Love the details in the highlights. I too often blow mine out! I rated this one using the stars on the side...hope you don't mind!
31 Mar 2008 12:27pm
@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey. That's a fine comment.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada
As we don't have any indication of the scale it might as well be a huge plant! Very good macro!
31 Mar 2008 12:32pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang. You are quite right about the need for an indication of scale.
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
@Brites: Thank you, Brites.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Oh so beautiful!! VERY nicely done, Michael!
31 Mar 2008 2:13pm
@amy: Thank you, Amy.
@dillonpic: Thank you.
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
Anne from White Rock, Canada
It does look like a jungly tangle! Didn't realize it was a macro till I read it. Wonderful detail Michael! :-)
31 Mar 2008 5:00pm
@Anne: Thank you, Anne.
@Hoopand: thank you, Hoopand.
Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States
I really like this macro image. The composition, the colors and the textures all very nice. The soft edge detail works well here too.
31 Mar 2008 6:05pm
@Oswegan: An excellent comment. Thank you, Oswegan.
danthro from Suburbia, United States
very cool composition and textures. it doesn't look like any sort of moss i've ever seen.
31 Mar 2008 6:58pm
@danthro: European moss. Many thanks, Danthro.
@Porcsin: Thank you, Porcsin.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Super shot! I've prepared moss layers around some of our plants, but unfortunately our squirrels love to dig in and around them :-O
31 Mar 2008 7:58pm
@MadScientist: Thank you, MS. Those nice squirrels can be a problem.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb capture. I like the texture here!
31 Mar 2008 8:03pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
@e.: Thank you, e.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Je n'arrive pas à définir si cette texture est douce ou si ça pique... Bonne lumière, la couleur verte est bien restituée.
31 Mar 2008 10:12pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyn. Le texture est pique.
@Andres: Many thanks, Andres.
Betty from United States
This is an excellent shot, Michael. I love the composition and the detail.
1 Apr 2008 12:21am
@Betty: Thank you so much, Betty.
@tyan: Thank you, Tyan. Yes, it's only a little piece of moss on a rock.
@pLusOne: Thank you, P1.
Pentax Optio A30
1/80 second
F/2.8
ISO 100
38 mm (35mm equiv.)