Getting (Really) Close to Nature

Deer prints over hiking boot prints: Who's chasing whom?

Moss, up close and personal.

These closeups are from a little hike-ette I took a while ago out near Botetourt County. Funny how things look wildly different when you stick your nose right in them.

Here's the bird's nose view of some common hike things.

I would liken lichens to things I like. But I won't say that.

More lichens to like. (Oh, shut up!)