Jewel-like Lichen on Basalt in Ndola Seed Pod in inside a seed pod split open in Ndola

Jewel-like Lichen on Basalt in Ndola Seed Pod

by Alma Hubbard

Pale noon light bounces off surrounding walls to flood a split seed pod resting on a dark basalt surface. The interior of the pod reveals a crust of lichen growing directly on the rough, volcanic rock. Tiny, gem-hued crystals of the organism stand out in sharp relief against the matte black stone. The texture shifts from the fibrous, papery edges of the dried pod to the hard, uneven grain of the basalt. Quiet shadows nestle in the deep crevices where the rock meets the seed casing. Minute green and grey patches cover the stone in a mosaic of organic growth. one drop of moisture rests on the rim of the split pod, catching the flat glare of the midday sun.

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Camera Fujifilm GFX100 II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm GFX100 II photos, grab one online.
Lens GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR
Focal Length 80mm
Aperture f/1.7
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 400
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location inside a seed pod split open in Ndola
Date 2026-04-05
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 43.4979, 16.3141
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