Clayton Cotterell, Photographer, Portland

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This vertical photographic study by Clayton Cotterell captures a section of a pine forest dominated by tall, mature tree trunks with deeply grooved, reddish-brown bark. The ground slopes slightly and is heavily layered with dry pine needles, fallen twigs, and sparse undergrowth. Natural warm sunlight casts long, soft shadows across the forest floor, emphasizing the tactile texture of the bark and the earthy tones of the woodland environment. The composition focuses intimately on the vertical rhythm of the trees against a dark, shaded background.