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Forests and Trees

From snow laden aspens in the west to fall foliage of the Appalachian range, our national forests are one of America's most natural and untouched landscapes.
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In the Morning Mist
"IN THE MORNING MIST"Smoky MountainsFall becomes winter as soft light and morning frost accentuates this intimate scene after the season's first snowfall, Smoky Mountains.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
A Frosty Morning
"A FROSTY MORNING"Smoky MountainsFrost and a light snow in early morning light, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Guardian
A particularly photogenic ancient bristlecone extends its "arms" into an explosive sunset.
Reaching Out
Early morning light gives a soft glow to the reaching arms of this old tree, framed by lush ferns in the Quinault rainforest.
An Autumn Morning
Autumn foliage revealed through the morning mist in the Smoky Mountains.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Hidden Secret
Nature's hidden secrets, deep in the Appalachian forest.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Eucalyptus Rainbow
The multio-hued bark of the rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) shows an assortment of color based on seasonal peeling.
The Wishing Tree
The iconic Japanesse maple tree in Oregon's botanical gardens.
Where the Green Ferns Grow
The lush ferns of the Quinault rainforest with subtle illumination from the early light of day. Please view this photograph in dark surroundings.
Geologic Twist
An intimate capture of both the warm and cool tones of light reflected on the textures of this old bristlecone at nearly 14,000 feet in elevation.
"SHATTERED"Northern MontanaMonochrome rendition of a five minute exposure capturing cloud streaks behind a gnarled Whitebark Pine, illuminated by the full moon.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Tortured Earth
I was fascinated at how the light just before sunset brought out the textures and twists of this gnarly juniper tree.
Enchanted Forest
A brief moment of beautiful sunset light shimmers through the maritime forest wilderness of Cumberland Island National Seashore.
Forbidden Forest
The intertwining of oaks brings coheerence to an otherwise remote and wild area in the maritime forest of Cumberland Island National Seashore.
Hazy Shade of Winter
The morning sun beams through this forest along the Dempster Highway near Dawson City, Yukon Territory.
"ASPEN ABSTRACT II"Dixie National Forest, UTSlight intentional camera motion during the exposure creates an abstract image of a forest of aspen trees in several feet of fresh snow.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Illumination Alley
"ILLUMINATION ALLEY" New Orleans, Louisiana Beautiful late afternoon light illuminates this oak lined alley along the Mississippi River outside New Orleans, Louisiana. © Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Between the Shadows
The lush ferns of the Quinault rainforest with subtle illumination from the early light of day. Please view this photograph in dark surroundings.
Layered
"LAYERED"Ogilvie MountainsLayers of fall foliage along the foothills of the Tombstone Range, Yukon Territory.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Internal Glow
The light glows from within the trunk of an old bristlecone in California's White Mountains.
Winter's Warmth
A sunburst captured among aspen trees in fresh snow.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
"IMPERFECT WORLD"Northern MontanaA gnarled old tree looks over a high plateau toward the rising moon.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Nostalgia
The oak lined road of historic plantation homes on a foggy morning outside New Orleans.
"JUNIPER ABSTRACT"White Mountains, CaliforniaContrasts and lines form an intimate look at an old Juniper in the White Mountains.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Road to Botany Bay
This picturesque road through Edisto Island winds through a forest of lush greens and oak trees.
"YEARS GONE BY"Northern MontanaFive minute exposure captures cloud streaks behind a gnarled Whitebark Pine, illuminated by a full moon.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
"CANOPY OF LIGHT"Glacier NPSoft light highlights vibrant autumn colors in East Glacier Park.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
A Walk in the Woods
The main road through Cumberland Island leads through a beautiful maritime forest of oaks and palmetto, captured here in the soft light just after sunset.
Angel Oak
This majestic Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) is estimated to be more than 500 years old, and covering over 17,000 square feet.
Until the Last Moment
"UNTIL THE LAST MOMENT"Smoky MountainsA new snow blankets the mountains beyond the last remnants of fall color, Smoky Mountains.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT
Brushed Autumn III
Impressionistic portrayal of fall color.
"QUIET REFLECTION I"Glacier NPVibrant fall color and aspens reflected on a quiet pond.© Chris Moore - Exploring Light PhotographyPURCHASE A PRINT

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