September 3, 2015

Lichen Islands


Fractal-like patch of lichen atop a rock, Millers Head trail, Shenandoah National Park.


Lichen islands and continents (with fractal coastlines) on a rock.


Patches of lichen on a tree trunk.

For more on fractals in nature, see "Skylight Fractal."

Photos by I. Peterson

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