The coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) has long been my favorite tree. This species is included among the tallest trees that exist reaching up to 379 feet (115.5 m). Walking through a redwood forest feels like you are in a cathedral built by nature. It is awe-inspiring, majestic and serene.

Some of these photos I took on July 4, 2009. I was on the trail early in the morning that day and was in the forest for hours, totally alone, with only the fog, trees and a melancholy bird calling out in three distinct tones.

That morning, the fog was thick, but as I wandered through the forest at the Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, the fog started to lift and light beams came through the mist, creating spectacular visuals.

I went back in July 2021 to the same place and again I was totally alone in the fog, amongst the trees, in a mental state of calmness.

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All photos are 1/1 by Kristin Piljay