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the closer you look…..

We had another gentle soaking rainstorm so things are getting greener and greener! Moss is especially interesting to check out when it’s actively growing and I spotted some beautiful specimens on a hike today. I tried my best to get an even closer look but it was on a steep crevice with crumbing rock so I didn’t risk it. However, I sure wish I had! When I zoomed in on the closest version, I saw a little green and almost transparent caterpillar!

Close

Closer

Little Glow Worm?

(REI presentation went very well, in case you wondered 🙂 )

Moss

macro shot of moss
Exploring moss with a macro lens while holding an umbrella.
I would venture to guess that most people don’t think of moss and
Arizona as being compatible but this resides on a granite boulder by
our driveway. In summer, you’d think it was completely dead but just
a little rain and it springs to life. Can’t wait to go exploring here again!