As amazing as the redwood trees, are the plants of the understory. When I was not looking up, I found myself crouching low or using my 400mm zoom to get close to the plants and flowers.

Oxalis or Redwood Sorrel was a clover-like plant that I found in abundance throughout the forest. This plant is edible and has a tangy, lemony taste.

Another common plant that I found flowering up and down the Pacific Northwest coastal region was thimbleberry.

Here are a few other of the flowering plants.

To see more of this collection go to “Flora of the Redwood Forest.”

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

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.”