Ferns Collection (#10)

Gaoligongshan Tree Frog (Polypedates / Rhacophorus gongshanensis) in fern (Cibotium barometz) Gaoligongshan Mountains, Yunnan, China

Jacobaea maritima from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087220 Jacobaea maritima from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Acanthus mollis from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087152 Acanthus mollis from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German

Ferns and moss in the rainforest, forest zone, Mweka route, Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Visitors to Africas tallest mountain and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, pass through five distinct vegetation zones as they climb in altitude--bushlands, forest

Bluebells {Hyacinthoides non-scripta} flowering with broad buckler fern in Beech forest. Hallerbos, Belgium

A Fern-Cutters Child, c1800, (1925). Artist: Robert Mitchell Meadows
A Fern-Cutters Child, c1800, (1925). Countryside scene. From English Rural Life in the Eighteenth Century, by W. Gaunt. [The Connoisseur, London, 1925]

Laurisilva forest floor, with fungi growing on fallen tree, Tilos Natural Park, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, March 2009

Fallen tree surrounded by ferns, Moricsala Strict Nature Reserve, Moricsala Island, Lake Usma, Latvia, June 2009

Harts tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) San Marino, May 2009

Halerbach / Haupeschbach flowing between large moss covered rocks with Male ferns (Dryopteris filix mas) growing, Beaufort, Mullerthal, Luxembourg, May 2009

Ferns in a valley, Pollino National Park, Basilicata, Italy, May 2009

Dala river, where Brown trout (Salmo trutta) live, flowing through wood with fallen trees across the river, Gtene, Vstra Gtaland, Sweden, June 2009

Ferns and Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion non-scriptum) Hallerbos, Belgium, April 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Harts tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) growing between rocks, Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009

Black maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus veneris) with water falling past, near Kravice falls, Trebizat River, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2009

Ferns growing on the Krinice River banks, Kyov, Ceske Svycarsko / Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic, September 2008

Ferns growing on rocks by the Krinice River, Kyov, Ceske Svycarsko / Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic, September 2008. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Ferns growing on the Krinice River bank, Kyov, Ceske Svycarsko / Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Czech Republic, September 2008

Cave near Pelvin, Bulgaria, May 2008

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on fern with prey in beak, Murlough Nature Reserve, Co Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

New tree emerging from its protective collar / guard, The National Forest, Central England, UK, November 2010. Did you know

The Wonderful Tail of the Lyre Bird, 1935
The Wonderful Tail of the Lyre Bird, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]

Gaoligongshan Tree Frog 1+Polypedates / Rhacophorus gongshanensis+2 in fern 1+Cibotium barometz+2 Gaoligongshan Mountains, Yunnan, China

RF- Backlit Fern (Philotum) growing among bluebells (Endymion nonscriptus). Lanhydrock, Cornwall, UK. May

Pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) sunning on a fern frond, Glenn Afric, Scotland, July. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Adder (Vipera berus) female basking in ferns, brown colouration, Peak District, UK

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on fern with caterpillar prey in beak, Murlough Nature Reserve, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Bell heather (Erica cinerea) flowering on Rockford Common, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, August 2011

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) perched on fern, Murlough Nature Reserve, Co Down, Northern Ireland, UK, June

Fallow deer (Dama dama) amongst bracken in oak woodland, Cheshire, UK, August, Highly Commended, Habitat category, British Wildlife Phototgraphy Awards (BWPA) competition 2011

RF- Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata), Hallerbos, Belgium. April

January Snow in Mill Creek, Washington State neighborhood

USA, New York State. The boardwalk that winds through the wetlands of Labrador Pond
USA, New York State.The boardwalk that winds through the wetlands of Labrador Pond

Ferns next to a paper birch tree (Betula papyrifera) in the Reed Plantation in Reed, Maine

USA, California. Lush green mosses and ferns cover the trees during the rainy season in Sugarloag State Park, California

The International Exhibition: umbrella-stand in the Court of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: umbrella-stand in the Court of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. This little work is admirably suited to its purpose

The International Exhibition: garden-chair of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: garden-chair of the Coalbrookdale Company, 1862. Garden-chair...wrought of fem-leaves...The garden-chair is formed chiefly of cast iron

Aquaria, shades, stands, fern cases, Plate 116
Aquaria, shades, stands, fern cases, window conservatories, Plate 116. Date: circa 1880s

Soft tree fern, Man fern or Tasmanian tree fern (Dicksonia antarctica), Australia

Dragonfly Rainforest
A dragonfly redting on a branch in a very green rainforest

Fern structure structure details of a Blechnum fern's leaf Te Urewera National Park, Hawke's Bay, North Island
SAS-933 Fern structure - structure details of a Blechnum fern's leaf Te Urewera National Park, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand Blechnum sp

Oak Fern colourful turned oak fern growing amidst Common Hair Cap Moss in autumn Bavaria, Germany
SAS-612 Oak Fern - colourful turned oak fern growing amidst Common Hair Cap Moss (Polytrichum commune) in autumn Bavaria, Germany Gymnocarpium dryopteris Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that

Wardian case containing ferns, in a window
Wardian case containing ferns used as window decoration

Chicken of the woods mushrooms grow on a tree trunk in the rainforest on Chicagof Island

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Heather and bracken in early morning light at Rockford Common in the New Forest

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A frosty morning near Mogshade Hill in the New Forest

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A fiddlehead fern frond unfurling

In a stand of fern, summer's green gives way to autumn's red

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"Ferns: Nature's Delicate Beauties" Discover the enchanting world of ferns, where elegance and grace intertwine with lush greenery. From the delicate fronds of Lady Fern to the ethereal True Maidenhair and majestic Holly Fern, these botanical wonders captivate our senses. In the heart of Australia's mesmerizing forests lies a true beauty – Triplet Falls. Here, amidst a cascade in the rainforest, small waterfalls create a symphony as a brook meanders through moss- and lichen-covered temperate rainforests in Oparara Basin, Karamea region, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand. Witness nature's regal display at Queen Alexandra & Dogs – an oasis adorned with tropical plants and orchids that transport you to paradise. In The Redwoods of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty on North Island in New Zealand stands tall redwoods alongside magnificent Tree Ferns - an awe-inspiring sight that leaves visitors breathless. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town offers another glimpse into fern-filled wonderland. Here tree ferns flourish amidst vibrant blooms creating a harmonious tapestry against Africa's picturesque landscape. In South Yorkshire woodland hides a secret treasure - Tawny Owl perched among verdant ferns. Its watchful eyes blend seamlessly with nature's artistry while embracing its surroundings. Travel Down Under to witness the Common Staghorn Fern or Elkhorn Fern thriving effortlessly within Australia's diverse landscapes. These unique species add character to their habitats and remind us of Mother Nature’s resilience. Imagine finding solace on a Forest Bench surrounded by towering trees and delicate ferns whispering tales from centuries past, and is here that tranquility meets serenity under nature’s gentle embrace. Journey to Atherton Tableland in North Queensland for an encounter with Elkhorn/Staghorn Fern – an emblematic symbol representing Australia’s rich biodiversity.