August 2017 Leptothrix discophora and Friends 1
October 5, 2017
If you’re new to this blog and want to know more about the iron-breathing bacterium called Leptothrix discophora, please see this FAQ.
Romancing Reality
%d bloggers like this:
October 5, 2017
If you’re new to this blog and want to know more about the iron-breathing bacterium called Leptothrix discophora, please see this FAQ.
Very striking – like an iridescent lava flow. A
LikeLike
October 5, 2017 at 6:42 AM
The film that Leptothrix discophora makes can be striking. When very young, it’s a pale silver-blue color and not nearly as noticeable. Thanks for your comment, Adrian.
LikeLiked by 1 person
October 5, 2017 at 8:56 AM
this has a 3D layered effect to me. The leaf on the surface of the film and the film on the rocks below. Striking!
LikeLike
October 5, 2017 at 9:49 AM
Thanks, Ken. I thought the leaf looked 3D myself, but hadn’t thought about how the film looks suspended above the rocks. You’re right, though. I have no idea why things look this way; I’m just glad it happens from time to time.
LikeLike
October 5, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Ah, the bacteria are back, and they’re Beautiful!
LikeLike
October 5, 2017 at 3:04 PM
Thank you, Lynn. We had waaaay too much rain this summer to get many good photographs of Leptothrix discophora films. October is often a good month for them, so I’ll go on at least one other hunt this year.
LikeLiked by 1 person
October 5, 2017 at 3:58 PM
Wow – Psychedelic colours.
LikeLike
October 6, 2017 at 3:46 AM
Yes, I guess so, Andy. Hadn’t heard that adjective attached to these films before. 🙂
LikeLike
October 6, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Exquisite!
LikeLike
October 6, 2017 at 7:26 AM
Thank you, Jessica. As you know, these films aren’t always so photogenic.
LikeLiked by 1 person
October 6, 2017 at 9:01 AM