Look at these amazing lichen photographs!
Lichens make great subjects for macro photography because of their interesting patterns and colors but are often overlooked or even go unnoticed by most photographers. Lichens can be found everywhere from warm and wet tropical forests to frozen or dry deserts (yes, they can grow in places where other vegetation cannot survive), grow on undisturbed surfaces of wood, rocks, peat, barks, etc., and are a key species in many ecosystems.
When photographing Lichens, you need to get close to observe and photograph them, and that way you will be able to capture their intricate details. If you have a macro lens, then great – take it with you the next time you go on a hike, and do not forget to stop and look at the world around you. If you only have a small camera or the kit lens, that should also be perfect to get some closeups and also wide shots of where the lichen grows.
Look for rock surfaces, branches, walls, fences, barks, grounds, etc. for lichen growth as they can be found anywhere there is moisture or other water features. Here are 21 photographs of lichen that will inspire you to appreciate and photograph tiny organisms around you.
In forests and woodland areas, lichens usually grow in areas where there is low light. You will need to find the right direction to photograph and use the available light creatively to illuminate your subject and add some depth to your images. This fantastic guide “Understanding Light” by Photzy will help you to truly master light and produce amazing and inspiring images of your own.
Photography is all about light and great photographers do not just see light, but they study, learn and master the skill of recognising light, controlling it, making it and then manipulating light according to their desire. This applies to all genres of photography and without a good understanding of light, you will not be able to capture interesting images on days when there isn't great light available. If you wish to recognise, control and manipulate light, then we recommend you to check out this guide “Understanding Light” by Photzy, that is packed with illustrations, case studies and assignments to verify your knowledge.
There are times when photographers do not photograph under certain light conditions because the light is bad and they miss the moment. If you learn the secrets behind controlling the existing light, you won't miss another shot and this will leave others wondering how you're doing it. Check out this ebook “Understanding Light” by Photzy and discover how light defines shape, texture, colour and composition, so that your images literally grab the viewer's attention.
Further Resources:
- How Not Understanding Light Almost Killed Your Photography
- Understanding and Harnessing the Flexibility of Artificial Light
- Learn How to Get Better Photographs With Existing Light
- 4 Basic Characteristics of Light Every Photographer Should Know
- How To Fix Colour Casts When Shooting Under Multiple Lighting Conditions
2 Comments
Wow, Dahlia, great selection of lichen images – wide range of textures and colors. Thanks.
Thank you Anne. Glad you enjoyed them 🙂