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Frank Ginn

Lichens and Fungi – San Francisco, California

Nikon Z8
330mm · f/9 · 1/13 sec. · ISO 100

Continuing day two of the San Francisco Photo Adventure, our morning walk led us along a dirt trail between Crissy Field and Crissy Marsh. It was there that I captured this image — a veritable metropolis existing right under our noses.
The overcast skies seemed to emphasize the rich colors and intricate structures of the many types of fungi and lichens, their colonies steadily expanding among the supporting trees and shrubs.

Nature
lichen
fungus
San Francisco

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Paul Kister February 16, 2026 - 1:56 pm

Frank just one suggestion compositionally lower and closer with a shift to the right. Also I think they are all lichens.

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Frank Ginn February 16, 2026 - 2:30 pm
Paul Kister

Thanks Paul!
I think I see some black mold in there...if it is, wouldn't that be a fungus?

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Frank Ginn February 16, 2026 - 2:54 pm

I've tried to modify the composition to my interpretation of what you wrote, Paul. I do think it is a stronger image as modified, but will leave this up for a day or two to gather any more input. Thanks again

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