A four-leaf clover with green leaves against a brown background, and the number 25 below it.

Understory

Understory is a quiet botanical exploration of Muir Woods National Monument in California. Shot on Canon R6 Mark II and edited in Adobe Lightroom, this series highlights the lush textures of redwood sorrel, western sword fern, stink currant, and the layered greenery that thrives beneath towering redwoods. The cover was designed using Adobe Illustrator.

Green clover leaves growing among dark soil and wood in a forest floor area.
Wooden steps ascending a forest trail surrounded by dense green foliage.
A small dried brown pine needle lying on a dark, weathered wooden surface with visible grain patterns and knots.
Pink flower with five petals surrounded by green clover leaves.
Close-up of a cut tree trunk showing the wood grain and growth rings.
Close-up of green grapevine leaves with a dark background.
Close-up of a green pine tree branch with long, thin needles radiating outward, surrounded by blurred greenery in the background.
Close-up of green fern leaf with detailed serrated leaflets against blurred background
Close-up of dense green shamrock leaves, some with white variegation.
A sign on a wooden railing that reads 'Protect your Park Stay on Trail' with a no trash symbol, in front of a densely green forest floor.