The Portuguese island of Madeira is home to the largest laurel forest in the world. The area is on UNESCO's World Heritage List. These laurel forests were once common in Europe, but largely disappeared after the last ice age. In the higher parts of Madeira, the moist air brought in by the trade winds turns into fog. The laurel forests thrive in these conditions. The laurel trees are partially covered with unique species of moss. Whimsical shapes can be discovered.
Because the whimsical shapes are the strength of this shot, black and white was chosen.
Felix Sedney is an amateur photographer who focuses mainly on landscape and nature photography. Most shots were realized in targeted visits to natural areas especially in the Netherlands, but also the rest of Europe is regularly visited. Images ftaken in the south west of Africa are also included... Read more…