August 2017 Leptothrix discophora and Friends 5
October 9, 2017
This entry was posted on October 9, 2017 by Linda Grashoff. It was filed under iridescence, Leptothrix discophora and was tagged with dead leaves, iron bacteria, Northern Ohio, photography, river shore, shale, Vermilion River.
Romancing Reality 
So much wonderful texture and color. 🙂
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October 9, 2017 at 8:29 AM
This kind of iridescence on almost-dry ground is what you can often see when the level of the water in the river goes down very slowly so that the bacterial film isn’t disturbed. Thanks for writing, Cathy.
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October 9, 2017 at 9:22 AM
Friends in different states of – disrepair? The soaked vs. the freshly fallen? I’m enjoying this one, Linda!
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October 9, 2017 at 3:23 PM
You made me laugh, Lynn. Glad you like this one. This stuff has so many different appearances.
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October 9, 2017 at 4:20 PM
The diversity of microbial life is fascinating.
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June 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It is! Microbes seem to be more in the news lately. Thanks for commenting.
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June 2, 2025 at 10:17 PM