Doerner Fir
It may not look it, but the thick trunked tree on the right side of the frame is the tallest Doug Fir, and non-redwood tree on the planet. Standing 327 feet....and 3 inches tall, it is likely somewhere between 450 and 500 years old. The "Doerner Fir" as it's known, lives in the SW Coastal range in Coos County in a very nondescript but beautiful area. A labyrinth of roads and a lush hike through the forest lead you to this behemoth.
While this tree is truly impressive, it is also not extremely photogenic in the classical sense. It is located just around a bend with a lot of other trees obscuring most of the views. The trail more or less dead ends and has a small valley below so finding different angles is a real challenge.
All of this was fine by me though as access and restricted viewpoints also add to the atmosphere and its place in the forest. In order to see the Doerner Fir in all of its towering glory you have to pay it a visit.
Image with my Hasselblad 500cm
Doerner Fir
It may not look it, but the thick trunked tree on the right side of the frame is the tallest Doug Fir, and non-redwood tree on the planet. Standing 327 feet....and 3 inches tall, it is likely somewhere between 450 and 500 years old. The "Doerner Fir" as it's known, lives in the SW Coastal range in Coos County in a very nondescript but beautiful area. A labyrinth of roads and a lush hike through the forest lead you to this behemoth.
While this tree is truly impressive, it is also not extremely photogenic in the classical sense. It is located just around a bend with a lot of other trees obscuring most of the views. The trail more or less dead ends and has a small valley below so finding different angles is a real challenge.
All of this was fine by me though as access and restricted viewpoints also add to the atmosphere and its place in the forest. In order to see the Doerner Fir in all of its towering glory you have to pay it a visit.
Image with my Hasselblad 500cm