Ancient Til Tree (Ocotea foetens) in Fanal Mist
This ancient Til tree (*Ocotea foetens*), a species endemic to Macaronesia, stands amidst the dense fog of the Fanal Forest in Madeira, Portugal. The image highlights the gnarled, moss-covered trunk and twisted branches that define this UNESCO World Heritage Laurisilva ecosystem. The moody, atmospheric conditions emphasize the timeless and mystical quality of these centuries-old laurel trees found in the high-altitude pasture.
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Madeira Portugal fog Fanal Forest Macaronesia Ocotea foetens ancient tree Laurisilva Til tree misty forest
Madeira Portugal fog Fanal Forest Macaronesia Ocotea foetens ancient tree Laurisilva Til tree misty forest
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 19, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 19.2mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/10000s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 640 |
| Flash: | No |