Ancient Stirrings - A Photo Essay

in #nature7 years ago

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Cathedral Grove in McMillian National Park is home to some of the largest and oldest trees on Vancouver Island.

There are many species of trees within the park but visitors come to see the giants. The ancient Douglas firs. The biggest trees in the Grove are about 800 years old and measure 75 m (250 ft) in height and 9 m (29 ft) in circumference. They are the survivors of a forest fire that ravaged the area 350 years ago.

I know people say they can feel the forest and the forest is alive. There is not a truer statement when it comes to this magnificent place.

Thanks for reading.

Scott

For more stories and images - http://www.scottstevensonphotography.ca/

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It reminds me of the C. S. Lewis's literary piece, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe from the Chronicles of Narnia. This would be the wood where Lucy first enters Narnia from the Wardrobe. I love the closeup photos with the red bark, green moss and white snow in clumps - beautiful!

Outstanding your natural photography really awesome.

Looks like mysterious & Great photos! =)

nice photography that is looking the real beauty of nature dear
thanks for the sharing
that is appreciated

Some great images here buddy

good photography just time clicked i mine
just mindblowing guys
carry on your activity

Amazing Nature ,i appreciate your photography .
BEst of luck .

Woods & snow...the best! I love them!!
I live next to the woods and i like going exploring! Well done man! Great shots!

Thanks for these photos, the Grove is magnificent. I've been through a few times, but never in the snow. Makes for a whole different mood.

Oh Mother Nature! Its a beautiful sight. Shooting an adventurous movie will be nice here. Whats your take on that?

Amazing photos! I'm really impressed!

Wonderful photos! I love Cathedral Grove, but I've never seen it with snow. Resteemed

Beautiful shots. That one tree with all the snow covered moss looked truly amazing.

Very nice photos 👏

Great trees!

Longing for some snow right now

Waoooooooo! increible, grandiosas fotografias, mi sueño es conocer Canada! hermoso paisaje! felicidades!

What refreshing views! Rather different down here in Southwest Florida. My post today was of refreshing sunset views over the water. @danielhime

These are great photos of trees! Lucky me, that you´re not participating in your own contest :)

epic trees! The snow is a nice touch too

Absolutely stunning pictures, you did an amazing job capturing the beauty and detail of these trees and the snow. I will definitely be resteeming this as well as sharing you website on my social media pages. I really enjoy your work and thank you for sharing these with us.

Can't get enough of your amazing shots. Keep on sharing👍👍