The main attractions of the Ancient Forest for most people are the enormous Red Cedar that grow there. The rainforests on BC’s Pacific Coast have long been known for their huge trees, but what makes the Ancient Forest unique is that it is located in the interior of the province, closer to Alberta than the Pacific Ocean. It is a very rare, and recently discovered ecosystem.
One of the really frustrating things about taking photos in the Ancient Forest is being able to get a picture that can realistically relay the size of these giants. About the only way to do it is to have someone stand beside the base of one of the behemoths so that the viewer can get a sense of the scale of the trees. I had my friend Jim be the “stand in” for some of my shots. The photo above shows one tree, the coloring and texture of the bark might give the impression that there are two there, but it’s just one.
Below are some other photos of big Ancient Forest trees.
You can see my painting "Pillar of the Earth" featuring one of these trees at:
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