Saturday, February 16, 2013

Thou Art Lichen To a Fence

Lichen on Rail Fence, Newfound Gap, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Click on image for larger view)




Lichen grows on a timber fence high in the Appalachian mountains... 
behind the fence, a rise of smooth granite.



 (Look Laura, a tree and a rock!)

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13 comments:

  1. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    A lovely, windswept photo Doug. Have a great weekend!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 16, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    That's super; looks almost like a pencil sketch.

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  3. KalyanFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    simply beautifully captured shot...lovely!

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  4. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 16, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    I like the name of this mountain!And you got amazing shot!
    Léia

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  5. Traveling HawkFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    They look like patches of snow. I love sepia photos!

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  6. Lili SulastriFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Very, very artistic shot. I really love this, Doug.

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  7. DomLOrthaFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Beautiful sepia tones for this unique view. Well seen.
    Have a nice day.

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  8. yzFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    beautiful

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  9. john4jackFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    excellent. fine tones

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  10. London CallerFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Nostalgic!

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  11. Kathryn DycheFebruary 17, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Oooh just look at all that delicious texture, beautiful and I love the hues.

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  12. rianFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    the textures look really interesting, i see what got your attention here, nice capture. :)

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  13. franzFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    very moody sepia image, attractive lines and textures ... and a return to one of my favourite places !!!

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