Forests always have down trees that are toppled for one reason or another. It is hard to imagine the length of these trees as they stretch across the forest floor. Sometimes you can climb up on a fallen trunk and walk it’s length.
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Before leaving the northern coastal redwoods, I drove up into the hills above the redwoods. What a treat! I loved the fields of Lupine and the twisted oak trees in the meadows. From what I hear, this year’s lupine bloom was not spectacular, but it was still beautiful. As I captured the shot below, the coastal fog was quickly moving in.
Lawrence Pallant Photography 
Hi Lawrence,
If you like fallen giants you should visit Mariposa Grove. The mono
wind event a couple of years ago knocked over several Sequoias so you
can see a “freshly” fallen redwood. One landed on a trail and the park
has to reroute the trail around the tree. Another crashed on a brand new
restroom facility that had to be rebuilt.
Did you make it to Elizabeth lake? My partner, Jay, and I passed by
there on our way to Nelson lake. Unfortunately Jay turned out to be a
slow hiker and we didn’t make it in time to photograph the moonrise that
had inspired the trip. Bummer. But we saw some other amazing scenes.
We also were treated to a visit by a pine marten. A rare sighting!
peace,
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I didn’t make it Elizabeth Lake, but I did make it to Ediza Lake which may be what you meant.
That is an amazingly huge fallen tree. I would love to make it there, but don’t have any plans currently.
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Gorgeous images. I love seeing coastal forest images … such a contrast from what we have in Colorado. And that last image is outstanding!
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Thanks for the comments. I love these deep green layered forests.
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