THE AZORES COLLECTION

Welcome to a visual archive of my home. Over the years, I have documented the raw, volcanic spirit of these islands, chasing the dramatic light and ever-changing weather of the Atlantic.

This gallery features an extensive collection of my favorite work, ranging from aerial drone perspectives over ancient volcanic lagoons to the moody, crashing coastlines that define our landscape.

I have designed this page to display randomly, so every time you refresh, you will discover a new, unscripted combination of the Azores' untamed beauty.

A vibrant rainbow arches over a coastal landscape, with green fields and a barbed wire fence along a cliff near the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
A mountain with a conical shape, likely a volcano, with a snow-capped peak and grassy slopes in the foreground, during sunrise or sunset.
A mountain reflection in a lake at dusk under a starry sky.
A foggy landscape with sparse, twisted trees and green moss-covered ground, during sunrise or sunset.
A landscape featuring twisted, gnarled trees in the foreground with a grassy terrain, and a snow-capped mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.
A wooden dock extends over rocky ocean tide pools at sunset, with waves crashing in the background and the sky partly cloudy.
A vehicle with its headlights on parked on a grassy hill during sunset, with rolling hills, mountains, and cloudy sky in the background.
Waves crashing over a concrete pier at the beach with a cloudy sky.
Person standing on a viewing platform, talking on a phone at sunset with mountains in the background.
A mountain, likely Mount Fuji, rising above clouds during sunset or sunrise with pink and purple sky.
Two cows grazing on a grassy hillside under a cloudy sky.
A red windmill with four blades against a colorful sunset sky with orange and blue clouds.
Sunset over rugged coastal cliffs with waves crashing at the base.
Coastal landscape with rocky sandy beach, ocean waves, cliffs, and a lighthouse on a hill under a partly cloudy sky
A sunset view of a mountain, possibly Mount Fuji, seen across a body of water from a beach with gentle waves.
Six people with headlamps exploring a dark cave with lush greenery at the entrance.
A person wearing a helmet and crouching inside a dark cave with daylight shining through the entrance.
Two photographers standing on a hill during sunset, capturing the colorful sky with mountains in the background.
A person standing on an observation deck overlooking a vast landscape at sunset with vibrant orange, pink, and purple clouds.
A rural landscape at sunset showing green pastures with grazing cows, rolling hills, scattered houses, and an island or large hill in the distance, with the sky filled with orange and yellow clouds.
Silhouette of a person with a backpack standing on a hill at sunset, overlooking a landscape with mountains and fields.
Person standing on top of a large rocky cliff by the ocean at sunset, with waves crashing below and other rocky formations around.
Sunset over a rocky beach with large sea stacks in the distance and waves crashing on the shore.
Two large sea stacks rise from the ocean during a colorful sunset sky with orange, yellow, and pink clouds. A small boat with people is seen in the distance.
Sunset at the beach with two large sea stacks and smaller formations, gentle waves, and a rocky surf.
Geothermal area with steam rising from hot ground, wooden walkways, and rocky terrain under a cloudy sky.
Panoramic view of a lake surrounded by lush green hills and a small town in the distance during sunset.
A sunset over the ocean with pink, orange, and purple hues in the sky, waves crashing against a rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse on a distant cliff in the background.
A person with a blue jacket and gray hat sits on a fallen tree overlooking a lake with a lush green mountain and multiple waterfalls in the background.
A lush green mountain landscape with several waterfalls flowing down the cliffs into a calm body of water at the base.
A person in a blue jacket and gray beanie standing on a moss-covered tree branch in a green forest, looking at a waterfall in the distance.
Tall waterfall cascading down a rocky mountain surrounded by green and yellow foliage, with a person standing at the bottom in a blue jacket.
A person standing at the base of a tall waterfall cascading down a rocky, moss-covered cliff with a rainbow forming at the bottom.
A tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliffside with patches of green moss and vegetation, a person standing at the base, and a partly cloudy blue sky above.
A person standing on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset, with clouds and colorful sky in the background.
A person standing on the edge of an infinity pool on a grassy hill during sunset, overlooking a vast flat landscape.
A person in an orange jacket climbing moss-covered stairs inside a green, lush cave with light shining through the opening at the top.
A scenic view of the sunset over rolling green hills, with two rectangular water tanks reflecting the sky and clouds, and a circular stone planter filled with white flowers and greenery in the foreground.
A person standing on rocky shoreline, viewed from inside a dark cave opening, with ocean and island visible at sunset.
A person standing inside a dark, rocky cave illuminated by two bright lights on either side.
A person sitting on the edge of a rooftop overlooking a landscape with clouds and a sunset in the distance.
A person wearing a yellow jacket and white hat walking down a foggy forest path surrounded by tall green trees.
Aerial view of a volcanic crater lake with surrounding dense green forest and mist.
A mountain trail on a green ridge overlooking a forested valley, a lake, and the ocean in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A coastal landscape featuring a white lighthouse on a rocky promontory, with a winding road leading up through green hills and a cliffside, under a partly cloudy sky.
Lush green mountains with waterfalls, partially covered by fog or low clouds.
A woman with a yellow hat and plaid shirt sitting on a log near water, overlooking a lush green mountain landscape with waterfalls and a calm lake reflection.
Aerial view of the iconic volcanic island, Umpaku, with a crater lake in the center, surrounded by lush green vegetation and deep blue ocean.
Sunrise over a body of water with distant mountains and a volcano in the background, colorful sky with orange and yellow hues.
Sunset over a coastal landscape with vibrant pink, orange, and purple sky, a distant mountain or island, and a dirt path leading to a small monument or statue on a hill.
A sunset over a body of water with a mountain in the background and a town in the foreground.
Aerial view of patchwork farmland with various green, yellow, and brown fields separated by narrow roads and fences, some with hay bales and farm equipment.
A person sitting on the edge of a pier or balcony with their legs hanging, silhouetted against a bright, setting sun in an orange-yellow sky.
Aerial view of lush green agricultural fields and rolling hills near a coastline with rocky islands in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
An aerial view of patchwork farmland divided by roads, displaying various shades of green and brown fields with some trees along the edges.
Cliffs overlooking the ocean with a lighthouse on top, stormy sky, rainbow in the distance, rocky shoreline, and a small beach.
Person in yellow jacket taking a photograph on a rocky hillside with a rainbow over the ocean and coastline in the background.
A forest with trees and fallen leaves on the ground, sunlight shining through the branches.
Sunset over the ocean with waves crashing against rocky shoreline
Looking up at tall, green moss-covered trees in a foggy forest.
Aerial view of a volcanic crater surrounded by green farmland and a coastline with ocean in the background.
A landscape with a large volcanic crater in the foreground, surrounded by clouds of smoke and fog, and a body of water with a rocky island in the background.
A person standing on a grassy hilltop overlooking a farmland valley at sunset with rolling hills and cloudy sky.
A person standing on a viewing platform overlooking a vast, flat landscape during sunset with a partly cloudy sky.
A person standing on a grassy hillside overlooking the ocean with two large rocky islands in the distance, during sunset.
A person walking on a lush green grassy hillside near the coast, with two large rocky sea stacks in the ocean during sunset or sunrise.
Lush green terraced fields covering rolling hills under a cloudy sky, with wind turbines on distant mountains.
Sunset over a mountain range with colorful sky and clouds.
A view of Mount Fuji rising above a sea of clouds during sunset with a golden-orange sky.
Sunset illuminating a patchwork of green agricultural fields on rolling hills with wind turbines on the distant ridge.
Aerial view of green and yellow agricultural fields divided by narrow dirt paths and surrounded by hills.
Person in yellow jacket and white cap taking a photograph from a mountain lookout during sunrise or sunset.
Aerial view of various farmland fields in different shapes and colors, including green, yellow, and brown, separated by narrow dirt roads.
A waterfall flowing down a rocky cliff into a stream surrounded by lush green vegetation.
A young boy standing on a dirt path in a forest surrounded by tall trees with green leaves and orange patches on their bark.
View of rocks in the ocean with two large islands in the distance under a partially cloudy sky.
A large, steep, green-covered sea stack island in the ocean under a partly cloudy sky with a faint rainbow.
A yellow windmill with black and white blades in a grassy field, rolling green hills with sheep, and a dark cloudy sky in the background.
A lush green hillside slopes down to the ocean, with a small village near the coast and a patchwork of farmland. The ocean is blue with gentle waves, and there are clouds in the sky.
Coastal landscape with rocky shoreline, tide pools, and cliffs covered in greenery under a blue sky.
A coastal landscape at dusk with a steep, green mountainside on the right, a village with illuminated houses at the base, and the calm ocean extending to the horizon under a cloudy sky.
Close-up of blue hydrangea flowers with some withered brown petals mixed in.
Coastal rock formations with a small sea arch and ocean water beneath, with a distant mountain or volcano on the horizon under a clear sky.
Scenic landscape with green fields and small houses in the foreground, a large lake in the middle, and a mountain in the background, likely Mount Fuji.
Lush green ferns and trees along a riverbank with a fallen log, reflecting in the calm water.
Waterfall cascading down moss-covered rocks in a lush green forest.
A person stands atop rocks at the entrance of a cave, with a colorful sunset sky and ocean in the background, and reflections on the water below.
A lush green volcanic crater with two lakes and a mountain in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A large island with steep cliffs and a flat top, surrounded by water, with a bank of cloud cover over its summit. In the foreground, green hills with rocky outcroppings and a few scattered buildings are visible, under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic view of lush green mountains with a waterfall cascading down the center.
Cliffs beside a river with green trees and grass, clear blue sky, and their reflections in the water.
A small white lighthouse with a red door on a rocky coastline, overlooking the ocean at sunset with colorful clouds in the sky.
Aerial view of a volcanic crater with a large blue lake inside, surrounded by green and brown mountain ridges under a blue sky.
A small waterfall flows down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green foliage into a shallow pool with rocks.
Sunlight filtering through trees in a forest with green grass and small wooden stumps.
A person swimming in muddy water, with arms crossed above their head, water splashing around, and a background with green trees.
Two large, grass-covered sea stacks in the ocean during sunset with cloudy sky.
A person standing on a large black rock on the beach at sunset, with two large sea stacks in the background and birds flying in the sky.
A person standing on a grassy hilltop overlooking a large lake surrounded by mountains with cloudy skies and sunlight breaking through.
Waterfall cascading down rocks in a lush green forest.
Rolling green fields in the foreground, a strip of bare farmland in the middle, and the ocean in the background under a blue sky.
A scenic view of a lake surrounded by green mountains at sunset, with colorful clouds in the sky.
Sunset over two lakes in a lush green volcanic crater surrounded by hills and mountains.
A lush green park with numerous trees and a grassy clearing, shaded by dense tree canopy.
Scenic coastal landscape with green cliffs, a large sea stack, and a vibrant sunset sky with pink and orange clouds over the ocean.
A dense forest with lush green moss covering the ground and tall trees creating a canopy overhead. There are two dirt paths diverging, one to the left and one to the right.
A lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the ocean during sunset, with mist and rugged terrain in the foreground.
A lighthouse on a cliff during sunset with a colorful sky and ocean waves below.
Aerial view of a volcanic island with steep cliffs, green fields, and surrounding ocean with waves crashing against rocks.
Sunset over the ocean with rocky coastline and colorful sky.
Green rolling hills with stone walls near a body of water, mountain with snow-capped peak in the background, partly cloudy sky.
Sunset over rocky coastal cliffs with waves crashing on the shore.
A small white lighthouse with a dark gray roof standing on a rocky base, with a knotted rope in the foreground and a colorful sunset sky with pink, purple, and blue clouds in the background.
A lush green hillside with a circular amphitheater at the bottom, surrounded by dense trees, with several white buildings nearby and farmland in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A windmill with a red roof and white body, situated on a stone base, surrounded by green bushes and fields, with hills and the ocean in the background.
A tall white windmill with red accents and large wooden blades against a cloudy blue sky.
Aerial view of a coastal town with a hilltop harbor surrounded by ocean and green mountains in the background.
An aerial view of a small, circular island with lush green vegetation, a harbor cove, and surrounding cliffs, surrounded by deep blue ocean water.
Lush green trees on a lakeshore with their reflection visible in the calm water.
Green tree branches hanging over a misty green forest scene.
An aerial view of a tall, narrow waterfall in a dense green forest with a rocky stream below.
A person wearing a yellow jacket, blue beanie, and dark pants standing on mossy rocks in front of a large cascading waterfall.
Dense forest with tall trees and green ferns on the forest floor, sunlight filtering through the canopy.
A lone tree with sparse leaves standing on a green grassy landscape with a mountain in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
An aerial view of a rock landscape with a dirt path winding through it, featuring a red and black round structure.
A small red windmill on a stone base with a wooden walkway leading to it, set against a landscape with a body of water and a mountain in the background during a cloudy sunset.
A waterfall flowing into a pool of water surrounded by rocks and lush green vegetation.
People sitting on a beach at sunset with rock formations in the background.
People on a beach at sunset with rock formations in the water
aerial view of a coastal mountain landscape with a mountain, forested areas, and a shoreline
Inside a lush, green cave with moss-covered walls and stairs, sunlight shines through the opening at the top, illuminating the vibrant foliage, and a person is seen exploring the cave with safety equipment.
View from inside a moss-covered cave opening with greenery outside and a metal handrail along the path inside.
A person wearing an orange jacket walking inside a moss-covered cave with a circular opening at the top, through which bright light streams in, illuminating the lush green surroundings.
View from inside a lush, green moss-covered cave looking outward towards the bright light outside, with a person standing on the mossy surface with a hose.
A scenic landscape featuring a conical mountain with a small body of water and lily pads in the foreground, green grass and trees, and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Aerial view of a green, terraced landscape on a coastal island with cliffs and waves crashing below.
A deep, dark water-filled crater surrounded by lush green vegetation and misty mountains in the background.
An aerial view of a winding road around a large, jagged rock formation in a green, hilly landscape with mountains in the background.
Aerial view of lush green cliffs meeting the ocean with a small beach and coastline.
Aerial view of a rugged coastline with cliffs, a winding trail, and a white building on a small rocky promontory overlooking the ocean.
Aerial view of a lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the ocean, with terraced vineyards and greenery on the slope.
Close-up of a textured, reddish-orange stone surface with natural veins and patterns.
A church with a tall spire surrounded by lush green trees and grassy areas, viewed from above.
A tall, narrow waterfall cascading down a lush, green mountainside with vibrant foliage in the foreground and a clear blue sky in the background.
A volcanic mountain with a cloud of smoke around its middle, overlooking a town with colorful houses and lush green hills.
A vibrant sunset over the ocean with rocky shoreline and two distant islands on the horizon.
Aerial view of fields at sunset with golden light, scattered water ponds, and distant mountains.
A lush green forest scene with moss-covered tree branches hanging over a flowing stream and a small waterfall in the background.
A branch with green leaves floating on dark water.
A foggy forest path lined with tall trees covered in moss.
A lush green terraced tea field with a single person walking along a narrow path.
An aerial view of a lush green tea plantation with rows of tea shrubs and a large tree at the center intersected by dirt paths.
A person wearing a blue jacket walking on a misty forest road surrounded by green trees.
Blue and white hydrangea flowers with a rocky hillside and green foliage in the background.
A scenic view of the coastline with green fields, cliffs, and ocean, seen from a vantage point with a rocky foreground and cloudy sky.
A coastal landscape featuring a lighthouse with a red top, situated on a grassy cliff overlooking deep blue ocean water, with rugged rocks at the base, and green hills and cliffs in the background under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a waterfall flowing down a lush green canyon into a river, with a small house on the edge of the canyon surrounded by trees and grass.
Lush green tropical plants with large leaves in the foreground, a calm reflective body of water, and a mountain with waterfalls and dense forest in the background, partially shrouded in mist.
Lush green mountain slope with multiple small waterfalls cascading down, partially covered in fog.
Sunset over a coastal landscape with cliffs, green hills, and the ocean, with partly cloudy sky.
A person standing on rocks by the ocean during a vibrant orange and yellow sunset with clouds in the sky.
Aerial view of green tea plantation with curved rows of tea bushes and a few trees along the dirt pathways.
A person stands on a tree-lined path surrounded by tall, moss-covered trees and blue flowering bushes.
A person standing inside a large, illuminated cave with a rocky, textured ceiling and walls, with a safety railing in the foreground.
A scenic view of a mountain with vertical rock formations and green vegetation, with blue hydrangea flowers in the foreground and a clear sky in the background.
An aerial view of a long, straight road running through lush green countryside with hills in the background, some fog and clouds in the sky.
A volcanic crater filled with blue lakes and green grass, surrounded by rocky formations and hills, with a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A volcanic crater filled with lakes and green patches, surrounded by grassy slopes and an ocean in the background.
Cows grazing in a grassy field with terraced green hills and stone walls in the background.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a cove, and the ocean, with clouds and distant land in the background.
Green moss-covered rocky mountain with dramatic peaks and blue sky in the background.
A coastal landscape featuring tall basalt columns capped by lush green vegetation, with the ocean visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a volcanic crater filled with dark water, surrounded by mossy and lichen-covered rocks and greenery.
Aerial view of patchwork farmland with rolling hills and a circular hill in the center, during sunset.
Aerial view of a landscape with a prominent volcanic crater in the center, surrounded by patchwork farmland, with mountains in the background during sunset.
Aerial view of two large, rocky, green-covered islands surrounded by ocean water.
Aerial view of a rugged coastline with rocky outcrops and cliffs extending into the ocean, lit by sunset light.
Aerial view of rocky coastline with cliffs and ocean, green hills and farmland in the background.
Rocky shoreline at sunset with two large sea stacks in the distance and a colorful sky.
Sea stacks during sunset with rocks and waves in the foreground.
Aerial view of crater lakes and green rolling hills at sunset.
Blue hydrangea flowers with a rainbow in the sky over a green landscape.
Aerial view of a circular lake surrounded by green trees, with yellow and green fields around it.
Aerial view of a landscape with multiple crater lakes surrounded by green hills and fields.
Aerial view of a large, circular reservoir surrounded by dense trees, with terraced hills and farmland stretching into the distance.
A scenic view of a lake surrounded by green mountains and lush vegetation, with a small town visible in the distance.
A hiker standing on a lush green hillside overlooking a river and a reservoir, surrounded by forested mountains with a cloudy sky overhead.
Aerial view of lush green mountains with a body of water in a cove and a long strip of road along the shoreline.
A tall waterfall cascading down a lush green mountain surrounded by dense forests.
Tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green vegetation.
A tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green trees.
Serene waterfall cascading down lush green cliffs under a clear sky.
A tall, multi-tiered waterfall cascading down a green mountainside with lush vegetation.
A lush green valley with a large waterfall cascading down a cliff surrounded by verdant hills.
A lush green mountain landscape with a small waterfall cascading down steep cliffs into a black rocky stream below.
A large, green crater lake surrounded by lush, grassy hills with rolling mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A coastal scene with a lighthouse on a grassy cliff, overlooking the ocean and rugged green cliffs and rock formations in the distance.
Aerial view of rugged coastal cliffs and a large rock formation surrounded by deep blue ocean with an island visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
Rocky cliff overlooking a calm ocean with large rocks and green hillside cliffs in the distance during sunset.
Sunset over the ocean with large rocks and cliffs along the coastline, displaying pink, purple, and orange hues in the sky and reflected on the water.
An aerial view of a steep cliff with layers of rock and green vegetation on top.
A scenic landscape of a lake surrounded by green mountains under a colorful sunset sky with purple and pink clouds.
Waterfalls cascading over dark rocks in a lush green forest.
Looking up at tall moss-covered trees in a dense forest with sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Green and brown fern leaves, with the brown ones appearing wilted or dead, among vibrant green fern leaves.
A large rocky island with grassy top, surrounded by the ocean under a sky with clouds.
An aerial view of a large, triangular landmass covered in dense green trees, with a narrow strip of shoreline along the edges, surrounded by blue ocean waters. A narrow road runs along one side of the landmass.
An aerial view of a lighthouse on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean, with waves crashing below and green hills in the background.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff next to the ocean, with steep green hills in the background and a winding road leading to a small building.
Sunset over a lush green volcanic crater with lake, surrounded by green hills and mountains.
Aerial view of multiple waterfalls cascading down a rugged, moss-covered cliff surrounded by lush green forest.
Aerial view of a spiral-shaped green field surrounded by smaller rectangular fields, with a road passing through and a shadow cast over part of the landscape.
An aerial view of a small, green island with cliffs surrounding a circular, calm lagoon in the ocean, under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.
Silhouettes of two people standing on a rocky coastline during sunset with large waves crashing and a mountain in the background.
Aerial view of a large rocky island with green grass-covered cliffs featuring natural arches, surrounded by deep blue ocean waters, with rolling green hills and cloudy sky in the background.
A coastal landscape featuring a small island with lush green vegetation and a circular lagoon, surrounded by cliffs and ocean waves. In the background, there is a town and terraced agricultural fields on rolling green hills under cloudy skies.
Aerial view of a forested peninsula surrounded by water with a small lake at the top and a shoreline with a road along the right side.
Aerial view of a circular lake surrounded by dense forest on a green landscape with fields and small trails.
Aerial view of a green volcanic crater surrounded by lush fields and lakes in a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a volcanic crater lake surrounded by lush green forested hills and additional lakes in the background.
Sunset over green rolling hills with small circular water feature in the foreground.
Sunset over the ocean with two large rock formations in the water. The sun is partially visible through a gap in the left rock, creating a starburst effect. The sky features purple and orange hues with scattered clouds.
Two large sea stacks rising from the ocean at sunset, with a vibrant orange and yellow sky and scattered dark clouds.
A scenic landscape featuring a mountain with a cloud partially covering its peak, surrounded by trees and greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
A tall volcanic mountain with a green and dark rocky surface, surrounded by clouds at its base, under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a coastal landscape featuring a natural sea lagoon with blue water, sandy beach, rocky shoreline, and lush greenery with trees and shrubs.
Aerial view of a coastal town at sunset with a large hill in the background. The town has many white buildings with red roofs, and a prominent lit-up church steeple in the center.
Aerial view of two large, rocky islands surrounded by ocean at sunset, with a colorful sky and distant coastline.
Overcast sky with dark clouds over a rocky coast with large dark rocks in the water and waves crashing around, possibly during dusk or dawn.
Aerial view of a small island with a circular lagoon surrounded by rocks, greenery, and ocean, with a boat leaving a wake in the water.
Lush green ferns and trees in a dense forest with a small dark waterway and a fallen log.
Close-up of green fern leaves covered in dew in a forest setting.
Looking up at tall, moss-covered trees in a foggy forest with lush green leaves in the foreground.
Waves crashing against rocks in the ocean during sunset with two large rocky islands in the background
Ocean waves crashing against rocks with a large, rounded island or mountain in the background during sunset or sunrise with cloudy sky.
Looking up at tall trees in a dense forest with sunlight filtering through the green leaves.
A dense forest with tall trees covered in green moss, sunlight filtering through the foliage.
Looking up at tall green trees in a forest with a partly cloudy sky visible above.
A dense, lush green forest with tall trees covered in moss and ferns.
A moss-covered branch in a dense, lush forest with tall trees.
Dark, foggy forest with tall, slender trees and faint light in the background.
Close-up of tree trunk covered in green moss in a forest.
Large ocean waves crashing against dark volcanic rocks during stormy weather.
Ocean waves crashing against dark rocky shoreline with a mountain in the background and cloudy sky above.
Aerial view of rolling green hills with a large, oval-shaped terraced field at sunset, overlooking a patchwork of fields and the ocean in the distance.
Aerial view of a landscape with a large, circular, terraced formation resembling a crater, surrounded by patchwork fields at sunset.
A foggy forest scene with tall trees and green moss on the ground.
A lush green forest with tall trees and various plants surrounding a flowing stream with small waterfalls.
A misty forest with tall trees lining a dirt path that disappears into the fog.
A flowing mountain stream in a dense forest, with moss-covered rocks and small waterfalls.