Why the north side is not always greener
October 2026
The old saying is only half true. Moss follows moisture and shade, not the compass. In a dense forest the south side of a trunk can be just as green, and on a rock near water every side is covered.
Photographing in light rain
September 2026
A light drizzle is the best friend of a moss photographer. The leaves open up, the colour gets richer and the tiny droplets catch the light. A cheap macro lens and a plastic bag over the camera are enough.
Starting this journal
Spring 2024
I kept taking pictures of the same small green things on every walk, so it seemed reasonable to put them somewhere. No schedule, no plans, just frames.