Lean Mean Green Machine

A fallen tree, now cloaked in a rich layer of emerald moss, rests quietly on the forest floor of Peninsula State Park. Light filters through the canopy above, casting a soft glow over the delicate tendrils of green that have claimed the wood as their own. This log, once standing tall among its neighbors, has transitioned into something new—an ecosystem in itself, sheltering countless organisms and slowly returning to the earth.

Peninsula State Park, spanning nearly 4,000 acres along the shores of Green Bay, is one of Door County’s most treasured landscapes. But its dense forests have not always stood untouched. During the height of the logging industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, much of Door County’s land was clear-cut to meet the growing demand for lumber. Towering hardwoods and evergreens were felled in vast numbers, leaving once-thriving forests stripped bare. Over time, conservation efforts and reforestation brought life back to the land, allowing Peninsula State Park to become the lush, thriving sanctuary it is today.

Moss-covered logs like this one are a quiet reminder of that renewal. Where industry once took, nature has reclaimed, covering the remnants of the past in vibrant green. As fallen trees decay, they enrich the soil, fueling the next generation of growth. This endless cycle, where life emerges from death, is one of the forest’s most remarkable processes—subtle, slow, yet vital to the ecosystem.

Capturing the depth and detail of this scene required a technique called focus stacking. A single photograph has limitations when it comes to depth of field, often forcing a choice between a sharp foreground or a crisp background. Focus stacking overcomes this by blending multiple images, each focused at a different point, into one seamless composition. The result is an image that feels as natural and immersive as seeing it in person. My goal is always to bridge the gap between what our eyes perceive and what a camera can capture, allowing the viewer to experience the scene with the same clarity and depth as if they were standing in the forest themselves.

All prints are of museum quality and printed in The USA. Canvas Prints are wrapped around a hardwood frame to prevent long-term wrapping and utilize a 0.75" thick wrap. Metal Prints are glossy, vibrant, and of course are ready to hang.  These prints make a statement and bring Door County home to your wall.