Handmade by nature...

This tiny lichen, growing on the tip of an azalea stem, caught my eye. In the shape of a star, stitched lovingly with black threads - fashioned like a child's creation for the Christmas season.

[Corinne C]

Almost like lace. Beautifully captured.

[Milanie]

Held in place by ice - beautiful

[Mags]

@corinnec Thank you, Corinne!

@milaniet Thank you, Milanie!

[sheri]

So interesting. Good eye.

[Diana]

Fabulous find and lovely detailed shot, love your narrative too.

[Kathy A]

This is really interesting!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

mother nature is so beyond awesome

[Susan Wakely]

Beauty in nature. I was looking at lichens just like this yesterday.

[Mags]

@sherimiya Thanks, Sheri!

@ludwigsdiana Thank you very much, Diana!

@kjarn Thanks, Kathy!

@koalagardens Thank you!

@wakelys Thanks, Susan! They are cool. Any pics?

[Esther Rosenberg]

Cool find! never seen this before.

[Mags]

@dutchothotmailcom Thank you, Esther!

[Jean]

Fab macro!

[Mags]

@jernst1779 Thank you very much, Jean!

[haskar]

Fabulous capture.

[Mags]

@haskar Thank you!