I had been interested in this subject for quite some time already but most of the time I just shoved it to the side and did not really look into it closely to get a better look and finally took photos of this guy.
Not until a week ago or so, when I was out for a macro hunt, I decided to get a loser look and take macro photos of this species. These are lichen, a symbiosis of algae or cyanobacteria living among filaments of multiple fungi species, along with a yeast embedded in the cortex or "skin", in a mutualistic relationship. I have never known that they are a combination of different organisms, as I only know them as lichen, which is only one thing. And knowing that it also hold an important role int he environment is another interesting thing.
Another fascinating fact about nature that I learned by taking photos and trying to make the post on Hive is that one day maybe I can be a good scientist. hahah
Here is the mite that may be trying to find food around the lichen. Lichen works as a nutrient cycler who produce food for another species, and this is the example of how the mite is walking around the lichen.
And here I have a bonus photo of a tiger moth resting on the wall.
| Photo Style | Macro Photography | Accesory | 50 mm Canon lens + adapter + Extension Tube | |
| Location | Bali, Indonesia | Lighting | External Flash | |
| Gear | Olympus Omd Em5 mark ii | Diffuser | Cekrek Diffuser |
 | I am a Balinese man, a father of a toddler son, working in the hospitality industry, who has recently found a passion for macro photography. I want to share the photos that I've taken here on Hive. I appreciate any comments or feedback you leave on my posts and kindly invite you to be part of my journey in this vast Hive Ocean. Thank you very much |