This Lichen caught my eye on top of a hill in Shropshire in September - it looks like a species called Usnea but all references have it listed as a tree Lichen - this looked healthy and is a good sign of clean air free from polution.

This Lichen is said to mainly grow on Oak trees and is also often seen on other trees with this one on a Hawthorn twig - photos taken in woods at Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire.

A common Moss seen in woodlands an on walls and fences throughout the UK - photo taken on damp November day at Swinsty reservoir, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

A tight cluster of moss and Lichen covering most of the twigs an a budding hawthorn - photo taken near the Norbar Erratics in the North Yorkshire Dales.

A collection of overhanging Moss starting to envelope Lichen covered twigs - photo taken on damp November day at Swinsty reservoir, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

A common sight in most damp woodland areas and one that always catches my eye - photo taken in woods at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

A similar scenerio as the previous photo with each twig enveloped in Moss and Lichen - photo taken near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire.

This Lichen is another common sight growing on small twigs and branches - photos taken in woods at Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire.

A small cluster of Lichen takes hold and no doubt will grow along this small branch - Photo taken near Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

This tree burr has started to grow a small patch of moss that now established will continue to grow - photo taken in woods at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

Admittedly there isn't a lot of Moss or Lichen in this photo but the scene is made due to the placement of the Moss - if you are like me and have an incling toward Pareidolia (to see faces in objects) then you may spot a variety of creatures in this photo - photo taken at Hackfall Woods, Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire.

A full head of Moss give this scene something for the imagination to work with - photo taken in woods next to Thruscross reservoir Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

A tree bends as if weighted down by the Moss that covers one side of its trunk and branches - photo taken at Nidd Gorge, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

This Moss covered branch reaching out over the river Nidd looks like it's ready to dive in - photo taken at Nidd Gorge, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

This tree caught my eye as I noticed the Moss from the felled tree stump continues to run up the tree behind - Photo taken near Levisham, North Yorkshire.

This was a view that stopped me in my tracks - it was quite foggy and damp and this scene added to the already imaginative atmosphere - Photo taken near Levisham, North Yorkshire.

This is a scene I often see and admire as it's on one of my favourite path walks near to where I live - photo taken in woods at Glasshouses, North Yorkshire.

This photo shows that you can't underestimate a good old Silver Birch - note how 4 new trees are growing from one felled trunk - photo taken at Gowbarrow woods in the Lake District.

This tree trunk splits into two seperate trees and stands at the top of a very steep drop - I imagine that the root system must have buried into to rocky ground to allow it not to fall - photo taken in the Brecon Beacons area.

Out-stretched roots at the side of the river Nidd - photo taken at Nidd Gorge, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

A serene scene overlooking the river Wharf - photo taken mid way between Yokenthwaite and Buckden in the North Yorkshire Dales.

This Daffodil is almost lost within the bright green Mossy background - photo taken in woods near Farndale in the North Yorkshire Moors - this area is popular for its Daffodils and has Daffodil walks every Spring.

These two Pine cones lying on a small bed of Moss caught my eye whilst passing - photo taken near Crimple beck in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Mossy roots cascading down the side of a stone bridge reaching for the stream below - photo taken near Leathley, North Yorkshire.

A common scene with Moss clinging to and growing in the crevices of stone walls - photo taken at Swinsty reservoir, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

When I saw a small hole at the bottom of this tree I thought I spotted tiny eyes looking out - on closer inspection I realised it was just spots of resin - photo taken at Nidd Gorge, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.

This Mossy stump is all that remains of a once proud tree - one of my favourites - photo taken near Buckden in the North Yorkshire Dales.

A large upturned tree root covered in a variety of Moss - photo taken in woodland in Shropshire.

Mossy formation caused by a Gall Wasp (Diplolepis rosea) - common name Robins Pincussion - photo taken near Great Ayton, North Yorkshire.

An old corner stone from what was once someones home - photo taken at the edge of a wood on Blubberhouses Moor, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

A Mossy wall and a quite spot to sit on a walk up to the Cow and Calf rocks on Otley Moor - photo taken between Otley and Pool in Wharfdale, West Yorkshire.

A Moss covered wall that surrounds woods near to Thruscross reservoir - photo taken at Thruscross reservoir, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.