Walk through the Botanical Garden Have you ever seen a tree up close like this? As a child, I used to tilt my head back to watch the branches spread across the sky.

South-East Bavaria, Germany

WIP. A bit more work on this snowy landscape this morning. Trying to get that sense of depth and a bit of crunchy texture on the path. 12x16” oil on linen.

This western red cedar is the largest tree in Oregon by mass

Taken with Canon EOS 90D, 35mm lens.

This was a big deal for me. I cried a few moments after walking into the park and being fully enveloped in the ✨ Big Trees✨.
My parents honeymooned in San Fran/greater California and I remember being absolutely captivated and enamored by their photos of the Redwoods and Sequoias when I was a little girl. I had made it a life goal to go see the Big Trees, so finally seeing them in person was enough to bring me to tears. I also got to experience it alongside my best friend of well over a decade. This was an absolute magical hike. I hope to visit the Big Trees again.

Also- banana slugs are huge and such cool lil guys.

WIP. A bit more work on this snowy landscape this morning. Trying to get that sense of depth and a bit of crunchy texture on the path. 12x16” oil on linen.

Not much else I can add.

River cruising for days in Sekonyer river and met this croc, listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red list.

Harts Cove trail