A great find

while driving to Stellenbosch, I saw this tree laden with red flowers. It was on a roadside plot, which I have not noticed before. Some looked like berries, others were blooming and some were on their way out. It must have been an old tree as it was covered with lichen.

[Taffy]

I like the combination of life you're presenting here.

[Kathy A]

Lovely shot, fabulous focus

[Iris N]

nice selective focus, brings out the textures

[moni kozi]

Gorgeous macro

[Issi Bannerman]

beautiful.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

this is just so pretty - the textures and the colour combo - fantastic

[Gosia]

So pretty, love these red coloured flowers

[Susan Wakely]

Well spotted. Nice contrast between the lichen and flowers.

[Beryl Lloyd]

So pretty ! great focus bringing out the textures of the different elements - I just love the bright red next to the soft green of the lichen ! Also great bokeh - fav

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful & colourful find.

[Helge E. Storheim]

Very pretty. Love the lichen too

[Kitty Hawke]

Lovely colour.

[Mags]

Look at all the lichens with the lovely red blooms!

[Allison Maltese]

A nice find indeed and good contrast to the pale greens of the lichens.

[Bep]

Great find!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great details and pretty colors.

[katy]

This photo is awesome to show all the colors and details so well!

[Babs]

Love the combination of flowers and lichen.

[Kate]

The red surrounded by the green of leaves and lichen creates color contrast

[LManning (Laura)]

Really beautiful.

[George]

An unusual find and great shot.

[Milanie]

Neat dof and wonderful color

[Rick]

Cool capture.

[Diana]

@taffy @kjarn @iris52 @monikozi @jamibann @koalagardens @gosia @wakelys @beryl @joansmor @happysnaps @helstor365 @cutekitty @marlboromaam @falcon11 @gijsje @mittens @grammyn @onewing @k9photo @ljmanning @gaf005 @milaniet Thanks for the lovely comments, favs and getting it on the tp. It is very much appreciated :-)