Muir Woods, California

California, USA

Stepping beneath the redwoods is a reminder of how small we are in comparison to nature. These photographs capture the quiet atmosphere and timeless beauty of one of California's last remaining old-growth forests.

A vertical view of tall coast redwood trees in Muir Woods National Monument, California.

Coast redwood trees in Muir Woods National Monument, California.

A vertical view of redwood trunks and forest light in Muir Woods National Monument, California.

Redwood trees and forest floor in Muir Woods National Monument, California.

A wide view of the redwood canopy in Muir Woods National Monument, California.

Coast redwoods along a path in Muir Woods National Monument, California.