In Moss World .. Rain Photograph by Connie Handscomb

In Moss World .. Rain

by Connie Handscomb

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Title

In Moss World .. Rain

Artist

Connie Handscomb

Medium

Photograph - Photography - Fine Art

Description

.... O all so dear to me - what you are, I become part of that, whatever it is.
~ Walt Whitman
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Mosses are vascular plants, which means they are excellent at moving water (and food) through its system. Moss is permeated, like a sponge, with capillary tubes that absorb and retain water from both the soil and the air. They are usually only one cell thick.

The Chinese traditionally used sphagnum moss on wounds, and it was used during the World Wars in Britain for the same purpose; in fact, a munitions factory in Scotland that make sphagnum moss cakes for field hospital compresses. It was used as a surgical dressing in Germany for 30 years. So, if you ever are in the woods in need of an antiseptic, keep in mind this moss does have proven antiseptic and germicidal properties.

Indigenous North Americans used moss for wound dressings as well; also, for diapers for their babies.

There are 8,000-9,000 species worldwide.

Source:
Plants Of Coastal British Columbia incl Washington, Oregon & Alaska [Pojar; MacKinnon]
Folk Medicine : Fact and Fiction [F. Kennett]
Online: Botanical.com ; Wikipedia

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While we experienced an uncommon drought during the summer months, normally there is no lack of rain on the Pacific Coast. And while this image was actually taken in January (it rains here during our winter season), as it is raining now, it seemed like a good time to post this capture.

And I admit it: I love the lush, green colour, and the velvety touch of mosses. Whenever I can, I indulge myself and poke my lens into the tiny world our eyes alone cannot see, ... and visit Mossworld.

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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :

Fine Arts Professionals
Macro Marvels
Macro Photography
Serenity and Minimalism Outdoors (incl. Special Exemplary Feature)
Images That Excite You
Raindrop Reflections
Nature Photography
Photography And Nature 101

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Comments (59)

Kim Tran

Awesome capture Connie, beautiful details, I really love it! l/f

Hanne Lore Koehler

Spectacular capture of this beautiful closeup of nature, Connie! Amazing details and fantastic composition! L/F

Johanna Hurmerinta

Amazing! LF

Victoria Beasley

Fantastic work so very tiny Wow LFFT

Jasna Dragun

Great capture, beautiful! :) l/f

Connie Handscomb

Thank you, Reagan! for featuring this image in Photography And Nature 101;))

Brian Wallace

A fave Connie! (L)

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you, Brian;))

Walter Zettl

So magical! Great capture, Connie !!!!! L/F

Connie Handscomb replied:

Just found your comment, Walter; thank you so much {very late!} :))

Connie Handscomb

Allan, I just noticed your Special Exemplary Feature in the Serenity & Minimalism Group; thank you so much!! :))

Connie Handscomb

Charlaina, thank you! for featuring this image in Nature Photography :))

Connie Handscomb

Thank you very much, Doug, for featuring this image in Raindrop Reflections .. :))

Manjot Singh Sachdeva

beautiful Fv

Connie Handscomb replied:

Pleased you like it; thank you! :))

Marcia Lee Jones

Wonderful minimalism!

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you very much, Marcia :))

Andrea Lazar

Marvelous macro - really beautiful! L.

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you, Andrea :))

Connie Handscomb

John, your feature of this image in Images That Excite is really & truly appreciated! :))

John Bailey

Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"

Connie Handscomb replied:

Hi John! Thank you heaps & heaps! so pleased you enjoyed Mossworld! :))

Connie Handscomb

Thank you, Allan! for featuring this image in Serenity and Minimalism Outdoors :))

Mike Breau

Lovely works Connie-Enjoyed your Bio too. Best of luck in all you do!!/ :) L/F

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you, Mike; appreciate your well wishes very much .. & your kind support! :))

Judi Bagwell

Really lovely!!

Connie Handscomb replied:

Hi Judy! thank you so much! :))

Barbara McMahon

Connie, Such a wonderful macro! Great eye-level perspective! l/f

Connie Handscomb replied:

It was pretty eye-level, Barbara .. thankfully, on a fence or on a log .... I don't have to crouch down too, too far :))) {thank you so much for visiting!} :))