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British Soldier


British Soldier
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Copyright: Felipe Mateo and Cristina (extramundi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1875 W: 339 N: 4174] (12818)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-10-23
Categories: Lichens
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Exposure: f/8, 1/3 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): 40-49 Points (Chapter 2), Setas de Galicia - Mushrooms from Galicia (Spain) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-11-18 15:31
Viewed: 4902
Favorites: 4 [view]
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
British Soldier Lichen (Cladonia macilenta)

If the other fungi are nature's recyclers, lichens are nature's pioneers. Lichens find their homes in some of the most barren and inhospitable parts of the world. From there they slowly begin the process of creating a foundation for habitation by others.

Lichens are among the most fascinating organisms on this planet. Their very structure is unique: a symbioses of two organisms -- a fungus and algae -- so complete that they behave and look like an entirely new being. A lichen can literally eat stones, survive severe cold, and remain dormant for long periods without harm.

Lichens rank among the least well known forms of life. Common names, when available, typically apply to the entire genus rather than to indvidual species. Classification of lichens is undergoing change as well. In fact, Mycologists now suggest eliminating the Lichens as a Phylum and, instead, reclassifying each invidual lichen according to its fungal component -- mostly Sac Fungi (Ascomycota). Never-the-less, lichens look so different from other fungi that they deserve separate treatment here.

Lichens can be divided into three basic forms: crustose, or crust-like; foliose or leaf-like; and fruticose or stalked.

All lichens are believed to be edible (or at least not poisonous) except for Wolf Moss. Rock-tripe Lichens are even considered a delicacy by the Japanese.

Fruticose Lichens
Fruticose lichens are the most highly developed lichens. Their branches are much closer in form to "true" branches although, unlike most plants, the lichen branch has no specialized vascular system for transporting fluids.

The British Soldier Lichen (Cladonia macilenta), in this photo, is one of the showiest fruiting lichens: even though the mushrooms are quite tiny, their bright color and distinctive form makes them stand out in their forest habitat.

This info was taken from THIS site.

Hope yoy like!

F8 - 1/3 - Objective resting in root.
PP: crop, levels, slight increase red saturation, USM, frame, resize.
LordPotty, Luc, syltty, marhowie, Lesley, gerhardt, AndyB, hvr_oosterzele, red45, JeanMichel, PDP, Janice, RAP has marked this note useful
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To Jancie: Meaning DOF, POVextramundi 1 11-20 12:11
To marhowie: Thanks for your words.extramundi 1 11-18 17:22
To syltty: It is not my invention.extramundi 1 11-18 17:14
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This is a wonderful capture of this attractive Cladonia,complete with vivid red apothecia.An excellent supporting note.Very informative and interesting.Good stuff Felipe.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1873 W: 304 N: 4300] (14729)
  • [2004-11-18 15:47]

Big battle here, Felipe. But they struggle beetween them. May be a practice :) I like your lichens.
Good composition. Excellent POV and great DOF.
Thanks

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  • Esox Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 239 W: 20 N: 344] (972)
  • [2004-11-18 15:54]

Great shot with funny title.
Composition and DOF are efficient, with very good sharpness.
Congratulations.

Beautiful shot. Very interesting name for interesting lichen. Is it the actual name, or did you find it yourself? I do have some photos from another Cladonia species, quite common in finland. Maybe some times I'll show some lichens, too. Keep going!

Felipe, A great photo of your Lichen! I enjoyed the reading, being the uniformed, lichen deprived person that I am! ;_)) I like it for its inclined presentation & composition giving just the right of space above & below the subject here. Excellent colors & textures seen also. A striking photo that draws immediate interest, this is a winner!! A favorite!!!

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  • Lesley Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 13 N: 913] (2988)
  • [2004-11-18 20:25]

Being a Yankee I can just see these Red Coats marching on Lexington! Beautiful, beautiful shot. Everything about it works perfectly for me.

Wow, I never realised lichen fruited so colourfully, all the Australian species I've seen are very flat and dull grey/green!

Fantastic detail and colour. The perspective is great too, makes them seem so tall!

Brilliant shot, a wonderfull splash of colour in the photo. Felipe, this is really an eye catching composition. Excellent supportive notes as usual. Well done.

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1391 W: 32 N: 1350] (3982)
  • [2004-11-19 2:46]

A very nice shot.
Excellent composition and great DoF.
An interesting subject very well captured.
Great work,well done.

Great shot, well done.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2004-11-19 4:27]

Amazing capture! Very good colours and sharpness of this extraordinary fungi.

Great Fungi never seen them before, not in books or in my country.
great shot also.

Very good Felipe.
Good composition , DOF and details.
Very well done.

Wow! Thumbnail already looked great, and here, it's a beautiful surprise. Superb colors in a perfect framing. Amazing details and very good DOF (I recognize the Sony/Zeiss touch here :-)) Also, this is NEW, original, and your note is a great help to understand how this comes. A favorite, of course, Felipe!

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2004-11-19 16:01]

Ahhhhh, I took a picture (not as good as this one) of these earlier in the year. I couldn't find an ID, so now I know what they are - thanks! Great shot and whoever thought of the name it's a good one. Excellent photo Felipe, thanks.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-11-20 0:11]

This is absolutely stunning and going to my favorites. - Very well done!

Yes, the British soldiers wearing their redcoats thought they'd never be seen! You have captured these lichen so well, so sharp and clear. Well done...

PS What does POV and DOF mean?

Lichens are among the most fascinating organisms on this planet!!! Good title !!!

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-11-22 7:27]

Me saco el sombrero... pocas veces he visto algo así, realmente Felipe.
Gran presentacion... no creo que deba agregar mucho más... está todo a la vista.

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  • puciu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 519 W: 0 N: 16] (2603)
  • [2005-02-09 13:32]

Witaj! Bardzo lubię Twoje zdjęcie szczególnie grzybów, chociaż teraz wybrałem porosty.

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