Day 31: The Natural Eye – Canopy Panorama at 7 Mile Beach National Park

The day unfolded with a tranquil start in the 7 Mile Beach National Park, accompanied by the simple joy of a breakfast barbecue. As the morning progressed, I felt a pull towards the magnificent trees that dotted the landscape, their canopies a lush ceiling above.

 Looking up, I was struck by the intricate tapestry woven by branches and leaves against the sky. The trees offered an intriguing perspective, a convergence of shape and form that beckoned me to capture their grandeur. With this inspiration, I set out to create not just any panorama but one that would resemble an eye – the eye of the forest, a window into its soul.

 I positioned myself beneath the towering sentinels, camera pointed skyward, and meticulously captured the sweeping arc of the treetops. The resulting image is a panoramic vision that curves inward, resembling an iris encircling a pupil, offering a view that is as unique as it is natural.

This photograph is more than a visual experiment; it's a homage to the beauty that flourishes above us, often unnoticed. It's a reminder to look up and observe the world from a different angle, to appreciate the organic patterns and natural designs that surround us. The 'eye' in the image invites viewers to gaze into the essence of the forest, to see the world through a verdant lens, and to reflect on the interconnectedness of nature's creations.

 Today's venture into the forest's canopy has not only provided a stunning visual but also an invitation to consider the forest as a living, breathing entity that watches over us, as much as we watch over it. Through this lens, the trees tell their stories, and we are reminded of the perpetual cycle of observation and wonder.