Old Growth Cedars and Sitka Spruce, reaching heights of 55 meters, are majestic, but up close, they offer intricate and surprising beauty. In the temperate rainforest an abundance of epiphyte plants live on the surface of other plants painting the trees with vibrant forest life like mosses, lichen, and fungi. 

A closer look reveals a rich tapestry of textures and colors like an abstract masterpiece crafted by nature. I seek out and curate the most stunning ‘paintings’ the rainforest provides. While the saying “Don’t miss the forest for the trees” reminds us to see the big picture, a single tree can reflect an entire ecosystem. So next time you’re in the forest, don’t miss the trees for the forest.