Deep in forests of the Pacific Northwest Cascades is a biological treasure known as the Opal Creek Wilderness. It is one of the last vestiges of virgin native forest in the region, and is home to some of the largest trees on the planet. Truly giant individuals of Douglas fir, red cedar, and western hemlock
This image is a portrait of one of the myriad of microcosms that exist in this exquisite forest. In it you can see many of the key species that compose this delicate and complex ecosystem: Douglas fir, vine maple, sword fern, stairstep and cat-tail moss, just to name a few!
