Higher altitudes, and differing rock types/exposure levels can facilitate the growth of distinct lichens and mosses from those found in low country and woodland environments. These lichens were seen on an upland ridge at #TheLawley in #ShropshireHillsAONB #UK today. Silvery pale acid greens and silver tones may be a defensive strategy to mitigate the effects of high winds and exposure to sunlight. #LichenSubscribe

This has got to be pretty high on the amazing locations scale. A beautiful day to see this wonderful place. View of #CaerCaradoc from #TheLawley #ShropshireHillsAONB #ChurchStretton and #TheLongMynd can just be seen to the right of the shot.