Crustose Lichen

This morning when I was taking a walk I noticed that the wind had knocked a board off the side of the barn at the PGT.  When I went to pick it up I saw that the 100-year old White Oak was covered with lichen. I had to get my camera and take a closer look.

I’ve always loved the patterns and textures of crustose lichens. They remind me of the paintings of Jackson Pollock.

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