Illuminated in the dark

A cascade of vibrant green maidenhair ferns emerges from deep, velvety shadows of the Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California. Natural light catches the delicate, layered fronds, highlighting their intricate fan-like patterns and contrasting sharp foliage against the dark.

70mm • 𝑓f/8 • 1/25s • ISO 160 • NIKON D850 • 24-70mm 𝑓f/2.8