PEPPERWOOD 1 © 1996Humboldt Redwoods State Park
In the early days of our marriage, we lived in California. It was here that I fell in love with the redwood forests. The grandeur of the redwoods exudes a powerful presence that fills me with a profound sense of appreciation. One day, while photographing, I watched a giant tree crash to the ground. It left a massive hole in the forest, allowing the sunlight to reach the forest floor. Curious about the impact this fallen tree had on the ecosystem, Niki and I returned to the same spot forty years later. We discovered the tree covered in a rich tapestry of ferns, lichens, and mushrooms. A whole new ecosystem had emerged around it. The tree, still in the process of returning to the earth, served as a symbol of the continuous cycle of life and growth in the redwood forest.
This photograph is hand-printed in Clyde’s darkroom on fiber-based paper, selenium toned, then mounted and matted to current archival standards. The photograph is a limited edition and signed by Clyde.
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