Maya's video: Beth Moon The River

"It is hard to find a subject more challenging to photograph than ancient trees. How do I express their power and beauty to those who have never seen them? How do I convey this power and beauty to those who have? I want to speak the language of the trees." ~ Beth Moon "The ancient Mayan word for the Kapok tree means 'raised up sky'. The Maya believed that a great Kapok tree stood at the center of the earth. Its magnificent canopy symbolized the heavens and its flowers symbolized the stars. Today, the Kapok tree remains a true tree of life, supporting vital rainforest plant and animal life." ~ Beth Moon (Ketil Bjørnstad & David Darling - The River VII)