A young hemlock patiently waiting her turn for canopy space. In an old growth forest, she would have a support system of other trees and shrubs, passing nutrients through mycelium into her roots, as she gifts other nutrients back, in a cooperative ecosystem. Here, in a second growth forest, she is surrounded by other hemlocks, fighting for the same scarce nutrients in dying soil, waiting for her step brothers and sisters show signs of weakness and her moment in a piece of the lime light.
A young hemlock patiently waiting her turn for canopy space. In an old growth forest, she would have a support system of other trees and shrubs, passing nutrients through mycelium into her roots, as she gifts other nutrients back, in a cooperative ecosystem. Here, in a second growth forest, she is surrounded by other hemlocks, fighting for the same scarce nutrients in dying soil, waiting for her step brothers and sisters show signs of weakness and her moment in a piece of the lime light.
Photos by Adam Clarke
Through nature photography, my goal is to showcase nature and educate people on protection and restoration without political borders or bias. I am open and welcoming to all, with inspirational and encouraging images focused geographically on western Canada.