Monday, August 10, 2009

Faux Lawn



We don't have one of those lawns where every blade of grass is like every other. In fact, we don't really have a lawn at all. It's more like a field that has been mowed pretty continuously since the early 60's. And that's what makes it fascinating when you get down on your hands and knees and look through the macro lens. :)

12 comments:

The Good Life in Virginia said...

it's amazing whats in the lawn, isn't it? reminds me that we will be working in the yard this evening :)

i have never gotten used to the lawns here in virginia...nothing like my beautiful one in california. alas...

Maria said...

Incredible, I don't know why people want so called perfectly manicured lawns anyway, perfection to me is what nature produces naturally.

Carolynn Anctil said...

How pretty! That is such a delicate mushroom with the crenelated edges. It looks like a ballerina's tutu.

Anonymous said...

Just like the one I grew up with! (I think that they are more interesting, don't you?)

Anonymous said...

Oops, let me clarify, I'm referring to the faux lawns. The photo is wonderful as always.

Char said...

delicate beauty

Marcie said...

Aaaaah..my favorite. I absolutely love photographing mushrooms.

olivia said...

Did you see any fairies under those caps? :-) Lovely.

Anonymous said...

My husband once heard these lawns labelled 'freedom lawns' and he's happily mowed our freedom lawn for years marvelling in the variety of different growing things.
Just love this shot!

Deborah Godin said...

Bravo! I myself would not one of those golf-green perfect lawns. I much prefer the whatever-blows-in-and-grows approach. Pretty little fungus-y toadstool thing, too.

Golden West said...

What a wonderful little mushroom - it looks like it could start to dance any second.

Country Girl said...

Oh, be still my heart! I love a good mushroom capture. And this one is beautiful, Mary!