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Tree in Fern Canyon

Tree in Fern Canyon

I honestly have no idea the species of this tree, but I just love his gnarly sinuousness that communicates stoicism and humble endurance, both very admirable tr...
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I honestly have no idea the species of this tree, but I just love his gnarly sinuousness that communicates stoicism and humble endurance, both very admirable traits. Deep in the Pacific temperate rain forest, it was definitely low-light conditions, so to capture enough of the highlights, I managed to blow out the shadows. Still, it was such a captivating subject, and resplendent verdure, I just had to use it. I hope the stunning beauty of God's Creation will overcome any of my limitations.

—A. deLeeuw

California, U.S. | 1-250 | F8 | ISO 400 | 70mm

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