My newest facination is lichens. They are like little pieces of nature's art that I can't get enough of. They come in so many shapes, textures, and colors—from vibrant oranges and yellows to muted greens and silvery greys. There's something almost otherworldly about them, like they belong on a distant planet instead of clinging to rocks, trees, and old walls here. Their strange, alien-like structures—some crusty, some fluffy, others branching out like tiny forests—make them endlessly fascinating. I love how they quietly thrive in places where nothing else seems to, turning the ordinary into something wild and beautiful. Lichens are truly nature's hidden gems.