Cypress Veil

This piece presents a close-up of Cypress-leaved Plait-moss (Hypnum cupressiforme) thriving upon a rocky substrate. The dense, overlapping leaves, resembling tiny cypress scales, create a natural tapestry of muted greens and browns, signaling the moss’s mature and healthy state. The rough, weathered rock beneath contrasts texturally and chromatically, highlighting the moss’s delicate structure and its vital role in retaining moisture within temperate woodland environments. Surrounding minimalist shapes and earthy colours frame the central subject, giving a modern, almost abstract context to this venerable organism.