23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Morning Light in Hoh Rainforest

I went out west to do a farming internship in Oregon and found myself at a natural building workshop in Washington. This was my first solo driving trip and I decided to camp around the west side of Washington. I woke up at 5 am and drove into Hoh Rainforest. I took this picture with my 35mm Minolta Film Camera and I was mesmerized by this spot in the Hall of Mosses because of the way the light came through and glimmered off of the ferns. This moment was also right after I saw an elk for the first time!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Olympic National Park, Washington, United States of America
Camera: EZ Controller
Copyright: © Bryce Worthing