Hoh Undergrowth
by Chris Enges
Trees, Woods and Forests
Keywords: Hoh River, Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Vine Maple, Oregon Oxalis, Moss, Lichen, Undergrowth, Sitka Spruce, Douglas Fir, Olympic Mountains
The temperate rain forest of the North Olympic Peninsula, close to the Olympic National Park along the Hoh River road are home to diverse vegetation from old growth Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, vine and red maple, black cottonwood, and hemlock trees. The floor of the forest is filled with the likes of Oregon Oxalis, various ferns, lichen, and mosses. With over 12 feet of rainfall a year the forest is a dense biomass that is truly impressive. Image is taken of a vine maple, covered with moss, surrounded by spruce, and fir trees. If you look closely you will see a chipmunk having lunch on the maple (top center).
Canon 5D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8 lens
Image Reference: Spruce Forest B NP1Image Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NoProperty Release: NoCaptive: No
