The frame is filled by a deep, dense green carpet of feathery moss growing on the forest floor and a small tree stump (coastal British Columbia).

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From the photographer's research, the moss in the image appears to be Kindbergia oregana, also known as Oregon Beaked Moss (unconfirmed).

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada
Photo credit: © Laurie MacBride / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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