When I saw these two trees in the spotlight, I knew that I had a special scene. How could I express (in titles) the feeling I got from this scene and throughout the forest on this day? I used to play music and that was my answer. These two trees conveyed such strong sense of purpose, of presence, of distinction yet inclusion. They are not proud, though they take the spotlight. I would like to introduce to you…

I loved how the filtered light fell on the trees, giving them center stage. As I continued to photograph, the light shifted until the two trees were no longer the stars.

To view the complete collection, go to “Into the Redwood Forest.”

A magical day! From the moment I entered the forest until after I left, the forest was filled with a light misty fog, often with light beams raining through the trees. The thickness of the mist shifted and the beams of light often vanished to appear someplace else. Even when there were no beams, the soft sunlight created a wonderful mystical glow. I loved moving about, exploring, and searching for photo compositions.

There were other photographers nearby and one of them pointed out the fogbow – a rainbow effect created by the misty air. You can faintly see it in the next two photos.

To view the complete collection, go to “Into the Redwood Forest.”

To be continued…