Natural Glory : Forest
The forests are the lungs of the earth. Trees connect underground supporting each other, communicating, reaching high to share light, trap moisture and protect the forest floor. A walk in the forest reveals so much life. Nature’s cycles, slow steady growth, new life rising up from decay.
All Photos : John Hewson

Dripping green deep in the forest
Lush green mossy carpeted forest floor

How the light streams in...

Sweet winter snowfall Arbutus grove

Cut the sky, a view from up high

Lookout over Okeover

Arbutus bark and branches reach for the sky

Another day the Salish Sea way

Ridge over the forest and sea to island peaks

Arbutus snakelike boughs gold on green

Afternoon rainbow forest mist

Clear still water lake reflected sky

Arbutus bark peels revealing snakeskin gold below

Prickly leaves frame Arbutus tree

Favourite lunch spot

Powell Lake and Coast Range peaks from Tin Hat Hut
Flakey Arbutus tree sunset glow
Ragged Point at sunset hour

Peek-a-boo Savary from the ridge

On the Trail ~ its a sign ~ shadow & light
Tall trees reach up to tickle the sky

Though the trees to the sea
Listen to the whisper ~ it’s your nature deep inside