This mysterious and inviting path, situated alongside a trail, is not a real trail, and it’s too fragile to tread. I don’t know how it was formed. I imagine that, over the seasons, organic matter accumulated. But this apparent path, winding through a carpet of luminous green vegetation, irresistibly draws us into the depths of the forest. At the same time, with their menacing appearance, the conifers covered in moss and lichen seem to guard the entrance to a secret domain and discourage us from venturing further. Their branches are like claws ready to grab the intrepid hiker.
This photo was taken in Bic National Park, Quebec. Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, this site benefits from high humidity. Like any similar natural environment, it is extremely vulnerable to human intrusion.
