Krummholz of Subalpine Fir, Abies lasiocarpa, on top of the open and exposed ridge near Obstruction Point, the trees stunted by fierce winds and heavy

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Krummholz of Subalpine Fir, Abies lasiocarpa, on top of the open and exposed ridge near Obstruction Point, the trees stunted by fierce winds and heavy snowloads, observed during a backpacking trip into Grand Valley in Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA

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Location: Grand Valley, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Photo credit: © Lee Rentz / Alamy / Afripics
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