Earlier this month, as I was going through my archives from my visit to France in April 2002 to bring you my photo of the Vaillac meadow, I came across this study that I made during an adventurous and memorable hike on the Pointe du Raz, the westernmost tip of 
France, in Bretagne (Brittany). There are at least four varieties of lichen here—light and dark crusty ones on the rocks, the brilliant orange one, and the pale green filamentous one—in addition to some interesting small succulents.
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krikitarts 
Nice colours and textures.
Just what I was looking for as I narrowed my view from the overwhelming panorama.
Makes for a wonderful natural abstract.
That’s just what I thought at the time. The wind was howling and I had to watch my footing very carefully, and when I came upon this little sheltered ecosystem, it just spoke to me and asked for a few minutes’ attention. I was more than happy to oblige!
I love finding intimate little scenes like this one, Gary.There seems an endless combination of species available in the lichen world.
So do I, Steve. I’ve been a fan for decades and wish that I knew more about them. I have a book dedicated to them up at the cabin, and I study it as time allows, but it’s devoted to north woods species, and there are so many other things that call for time as well–if I can put probable names to a few, I’ll be happy.
Lovely luscious lichens to like.
Luscious? Maybe, if you’re a reindeer. Meanwhile, let’s let the lovely lichens lie.
Aye, luscious in a visual sense.
The lichens are nice. The green, threadlike ones look remarkably like the ones that grow on our docks, either on old wood or in cracks between concrete sections. Still, I like the succulents best. Replicate them in frosting, and they’d make great decorations for a budding botanist’s birthday cake. :-)
I saw more of these succulents elsewhere on the Pointe, but less frequently than the lichens. They seemed to like this particular protected niche especially well.
What a beautiful photo. Look at all those wonderful colours and shapes. Lovely, Gary; one of my favourites of yours.
Wow, how nice it is to hear that from you! This really is a very special place, and I think I’m going to have to do a follow-up post with more of my memories.
Looking forward to it :-)
Beautiful colours, Gary, and I know you’re a lichen enthusiast. And I can recall visiting Pointe du Raz too – wow you’re taking me back here, it was on a geological field trip while I was at university, and it must have been 1971, well over half a life ago! Thanks for stirring up that memory! Adrian
You’re most welcome, Adrian. Our friend the Meanderer was enthusiastic about this too, and I’m planning a sequel with more of the broader picture, as it were. So I hope I can stir up that memory of yours some more!
What a wonderful palette of colours. A work of art!
And all I had to do was to take the time to recognize it.Thanks a lot, Finn!
How beautiful is that array of colour and texture….. :)
Beautiful enough to pause to give it ample attention and to record its unique place in the greater wonder.
I’ve a love of lichens and this is a beautiful collection of colours, textures and shapes.
They make for a fascinating field of study. I wish I had more time to devote to learning more, rather than just admiring them in passing. Still, some folks don’t even see them when they look at them!