In Moss World .. Sunshine On The Ridge Photograph by Connie Handscomb

In Moss World .. Sunshine On The Ridge

by Connie Handscomb

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Title

In Moss World .. Sunshine On The Ridge

Artist

Connie Handscomb

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Photograph - Photography - Fine Art

Description

This we know.
The earth does not belong to us;
we belong to the earth.
This we know.
All things are connected
like the blood which unites one family.
All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the earth
befalls the children of the earth,
We did not weave the web of life,
we are merely a strand in it.
Whatever we do the web,
we do to ourselves.
~ Chief Seattle

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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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This ridge is on a log near the ocean's shore ..... or it was, before it had the misfortune to be rudely stripped of its greenery by persons unknown. Eventually I expect this colony in Moss World will restore itself to its former glory; meantime I have very fond memories of it here, with this image .... captured in the sunshine... ; unaltered, uncropped: nature in all its natural splendour.

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♥ Heartfelt gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
Macro Photography
Macro Marvels

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Comments (24)

Kim Tran

Amazing work Connie, so beautifully captured, gorgeous light! l/f

Eva Maria Nova

~ Gorgeous work, indeed ))) ~

Cathy MONNIER

So delicate and fresh image !! Beautiful work !!

Connie Handscomb

Doug, thank you! for featuring this image in Macro Marvels ;))

Carla Parris

This is such an appealing image! I can imagine all kinds of children's fairy tale characters living here!

Connie Handscomb replied:

They would probably have fun frolicking here; thank you, Carla ;))

Connie Handscomb

Late thanks to you, Bruce! for featuring this image in Macro Photography :))

Luv Photography

WQW! Love the magical world of moss so beautifully, Connie! Amazing capture! l/f

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you so much, Luv! :))

Irina Effa

Gorgeous captured! l/fv

Connie Handscomb replied:

Irina, thank you so much!:))

Angela Davies

Love the magical world of moss so beautifully presented here! FL

Connie Handscomb replied:

Angela, hello & thank you so much; it is a magical plant, & I'm so pleased you like it too :))

Aurelio Zucco

Stunningly beautiful shot, Connie!! L/F

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you so much, Aurelio!:))

VIVA Anderson

So beautifully captured, such reverence ! Lovely quote/description..inspiring............vf.........VIVA

Connie Handscomb replied:

Yes, VIVA! you picked up on that, you are so sensitive .. I do feel a reverence for the ancient healing moss; thank you so much!:))

Maggie Terlecki

What an incredible photograph, the very slight focus area makes the entire piece very fairylike and at any moment, I expect a tiny sprite to pop up her head from her mossy cushioned bed. Very pretty, Connie!

Connie Handscomb replied:

Have you ever seen the photographs of the little people? {tiny toys used in macro photos ...}; I feel I should add that to this one {one day} ; so pleased you enjoyed it; thank you!:)) {hope the snow has melted for you, I'm out a lot now & not here; springtime is in full swing!}

Linda Lees

I love the quote that you've included with this wonderful capture! Beautiful work Connie. L/F

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you so much, Linda; so pleased you do .. one of my favorites :)))

Michel Verhoef

Wow...I hope I will recognize it when I'm wounded out there in the Forrest !! Everyone should have your picture folded in his back pocket when going on survival Connie....saying that it would be nice for a survival guidebook !

Connie Handscomb replied:

Now there's a thought, Michel; you have good thoughts on my image uses; thank you so much for enjoying my small pleasures :))

Inge Riis McDonald

Oh, I love mosses like this - and it is at it's best right now - you should see my backyard here on the Island:)

Connie Handscomb replied:

I'm sure I'd love it, Inge; sounds wonderful! fresh moss is one of my very favorite green things .. :))

Laurie Search

So very beautiful, Connie!!! :)))

Connie Handscomb replied:

Thank you for your kind comment, Laurie :))

Rene Crystal

A gorgeous thrice fav from you, Connie - moss, macro and Chief Seattle quote - doesn't get any better than this. And this I know, you are one very talented lady. You've done Chief Seattle's quote justice in this presentation. Another fav for me!

Connie Handscomb replied:

I'm so pleased you like the simple things in life, Rene .. & you say the nicest things! thank you so much! :))