Forest Shelves of Life
A fallen tree becomes the foundation for new life as rows of delicate bracket fungi spread across its weathered bark in Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Captured from a low perspective with a wide-angle lens, the repeating layers of fungi lead the eye into the lush forest beyond, revealing the beauty hidden within nature's cycle of decay and renewal. Rich textures, soft morning light, and vibrant woodland greens transform an ordinary fallen log into an extraordinary natural landscape. #HarpersFerry #HarpersFerryNationalHistoricalPark #WestVirginia #NationalPark #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Forest #Woodland #Fungi #BracketFungi #Mushrooms #ForestFloor #MacroNature #Textures #Outdoors #ExploreNature #EngelPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014 at 8:11 AM America/New_York
Focal Length
18mm
Shutter Speed
1/125 sec
Aperture
ƒ/11
ISO
100
Location
North America, The United States of America, West Virginia, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Keywords
Landscapes & Nature, Lichen, Macro Photography, Moss, National Park, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Plant, Texture
Camera
Nikon D7000
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 39.32065364
Longitude: -77.76065111
Altitude: 165.0 meters / 541.3 feet
Longitude: -77.76065111
Altitude: 165.0 meters / 541.3 feet