A mighty ficus tree rises in the heart of the Daintree National Park, transforming the landscape on this misty day into a scene of magic and quiet majesty. The humid morning bathes the rainforest in a delicate veil, while the mist moves like a living breath between the towering trunks. The ficus, ancient and widely branched, acts as a natural guardian of this world heritage site - its enormous roots embrace the ground, reach over moss-covered rocks and disappear into the lush greenery.
Every surface seems to be covered in moss on this day: in bright emerald, in soft olive, in deep pine green. The Australian nest fern grows in generous clumps on the branches of the tree, its long, immaculate green fronds catching the moisture of the forest and shining as if freshly polished. The air is filled with the scent of wet earth and the muted rustle of unseen animals moving through the undergrowth.
The special atmosphere created by the mist makes the surroundings seem almost mystical. Rays of light fight their way through the dense canopy of leaves and draw fine silhouettes in the haze - a moment that makes the ancient power of the tropical rainforest tangible and shows the beauty of nature in its purest form.
Jiri Viehmann - photographer with a passion for nature, travelling and the beauty of the world.
Jiri Viehmann is a passionate nature and travel photographer who uses his camera to capture the diversity and beauty of our planet in impressive images. His works tell stories of quiet moments in the..
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