Sanctuary

Sanctuary

On the most northern coast of Haida Gwaii, also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, off the west coast of British Columbia lies the Nikoon Forest where I took this photograph. This mossy paradise gave me a remarkable sense of peace and safety. 

Into the Woods

Into the Woods

While visiting Olympic National Park in Washington State, USA, I hiked this woodland trail where I felt as if I was walking in a natural cathedral.  

Autumn Aspens

Autumn Aspens

In the autumn, the Aspen trees at Anglin Lake located in northern Saskatchewan, are simply gorgeous with their luminous yellow leaves and silvery trunks.  

Anglin Aspens

Anglin Aspens

These glorious aspens so captivated me one fall day at Anglin Lake, northern Saskatchewan, Canada that I felt inspired to take this image.

Disappearing into the Woods

Disappearing into the Woods

In the heart of Haida Gwaii (off the northwestern coast of British Columbia, Canada) on Ninstints Island, this boardwalk leads to the sacred site of the Ancient Totem poles. What a blessing to walk through this green carpeted forest. 

Alive

Alive

In Cathedral Grove, an old growth forest on Vancouver Island,  British Columbia,  I was enchanted with these luminescent green maple leaves set against the "forest giants".

T'anu Tree

T'anu Tree

I encountered this tree while visiting the ancient village site of T'anu located in Gwaii Haanas National Park in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia. This tree, for me, captures the sheer beauty of this amazing island. 

In the Temple of the Forest

In the Temple of the Forest

On Malcolm island, near Port McNeil, Vancouver Island, there is a lovely hike known as the "Beautiful Bay Trail" a perfect name for it.  The sunlit woods that day filled me with sacred awe. 

Diversity

Diversity

Encountering these trees in Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA, I could not help but think of diversity - each tree unique yet part of the whole. Nature has a lot to teach us!