The Fanal forest on the Portuguese island of Madeira. A forest made up of bay trees. But of a different species of laurel than the leaves we add to our food. Some of the trees are ancient and they thrive in the often humid conditions on this part of the island.
The trunk of this tree is completely split. Despite this, the tree manages to survive and continue growing.
The fog creates the diffuse colours in this image. In the background, more laurel trees are visible through the fog patches.
                                
 
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 The Blue Hour by the SeaErwin Pilon
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