The combination of streaming rays of sunlight, the high canopy, and sparse undergrowth here give rise to the feeling of being in a cathedral. A stand of mature hemlock dominate this hillside in the Lake Laura Hardwoods State Natural Area, in Wisconsin’s Vilas County. The “cathedral’s” floor is blanketed here by club moss and wood fern. Lake Laura Hardwoods became the state’s 500th designated Natural Area when it was dedicated in 2007. From 4x5 transparency.

Stock photo or signed and numbered 8x10, 11x14, or 16x20" or larger (by special order) color photograph. Series size: 75/100/249/49, © 2008. Printed using Canon Chromira pigment inks on Canon Glossy Paper.

All matted or framed photos dry mounted unless otherwise requested. Matted and framed by the artist using archival materials.