17 November 2013

Hound's tongue, No. 1 Line



Kōwaowao (hound's tongue fern; Microsorum pustulatum) grows in profusion at the start of the No. 1 Line track and has a knack of catching the light in a way that makes attempting a photograph almost irresistible. I didn't put up much of a struggle this afternoon.



[17 November 2013, Panasonic Lumix GH1, 100–300 mm at 100 mm, ISO 200, 1/200 at f4]

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7 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

And I am so glad you didn't. Thank you - that is stunning (both the shape and the light).

Relatively Retiring said...

How lovely to see it reaching out for light and warmth. I guess you are, too.

pohanginapete said...

EC, thank you :^)

RR, definitely!

Zhoen said...

I had to stop and gaze a long time.

pohanginapete said...

Zhoen, I often feel like that when the light's right on that part of the track.

butuki said...

I can just imagine the huge joy and relief on the part of the ferns when that light finally does reach into the stillness of the understory.

pohanginapete said...

Miguel — a bit like me on a warm day in winter!