Today was a holiday and, although I woke up early, the sky was overcast; the lighting was really bad! The only option was to go Macro! I therefore had to go down to earth. I was lucky enough in my adventure to spot 'Dead Man's fingers' and Coral Fungus in the undergrowth. Worthy enough finds to give me food for thought! I had to get on to my knees to get a good angle of attack into the middle of the growth!
The Coral Fungus seemed to glow with an eerie light, tender stems probing into the space above. But what struck me most was seeing two insects interact, a symbiotic relationship in which one provided security while the other provided nutrients. Treehoppers drink sweet plant sap, and in return they excrete a sweet liquid that ants enjoy feeding on. In return, the ants provide the Treehoppers protection!
