Stout Memorial Grove is a beautiful stand of redwoods in Northern California. The trail through the grove is short and sweet with access to the Smith River. We sat on the river bank and listened to the wind blow through the trees as the river ran lazy in the early fall.
I captured this image on the way back from the river.
Imagine standing in a quiet forest where the air feels cool and earthy. Towering redwood trees rise straight up like massive pillars, their trunks wide and textured, stretching far beyond what you can see. The canopy above filters soft daylight, so the ground is bathed in a gentle, dappled glow.
A narrow dirt pathway winds through the grove, inviting you to walk deeper into the stillness. The trail feels calm and welcoming, framed by the immense trees on either side. In the distance, the forest seems endless, fading into layers of trunks and shadows.
The mood is serene and almost reverent — like stepping into a natural cathedral where the silence is broken only by the whisper of wind through leaves and the faint sound of the nearby river.
Nature as an abstract painter – this is the bark of the rainbow eucalyptus. Each layer reveals new shades of green, blue, purple and orange, creating a living masterpiece straight from the tropics.
Photo from my friend, Sarah.
After I got back down from climbing up a tree in the park forest ☺️
I like climbing trees; a hobby since childhood.
I just climb differently because of my 2 long leg braces. I find my own way up✌️
Me, with rainbow-colored hair leans against a thick tree trunk, smiling at the camera. Wearing a purple zip-up hoodie, a silver sequined top, a black tiered skirt, and purple boots. A walking stick hangs from a cut branch. The scene is in a forest with green foliage visible.
Textured oil painting of a graceful old purple flowering Jacaranda Tree standing against a painted white background. There are mounds of fallen purple flowers beneath the tree.
A textured painting of old Japanese Cherry Blossom tree is depicted with a canopy of soft, pastel blossoms in shades of pink against a white background.
A square, textured oil painting of an old Cherry Blossom tree on a white background. It has a wide short trunk and beneath the tree are fallen pink petals.
Thickly textured, oil painting of a "Graceful Jacaranda Tree" in soft shades of mauve, lavender and blue. The tree stands alone on a pale blue background.
A thickly textured oil painting of a majestic old Jacaranda tree with vibrant blue and purple blossom, giving it a dreamy, ethereal appearance. The white background highlights the tree's vivid hues and intricate details.
An oil painting of an old Japanese Cherry Blossom tree with a robust trunk. It has a canopy of soft, pastel blossoms in shades of pink and white against a serene light blue background. Petals lay beneath the tree.
An old Jacaranda tree with a lavender-hued canopy stands against a light background, . The branches spread widely, showcasing thick clusters of delicate, bluish-purple foliage. The thick, old trunk of the Jacaranda is leaning heavily to the right. Beneath the tree purple fallen flowers are heaped.
A solitary Jacaranda tree with a sturdy trunk showcases a blooming canopy of soft lilac and blue hues against a white background. The gentle blend of colors evokes a serene and dreamlike atmosphere. A thickly textured oil painting of a solitary Jacaranda with a canopy of purple blue blossoms.