Skeletal Tree Heath (Erica arborea) in Madeira Mountains
This striking image captures the bleached, skeletal remains of Tree Heath (Erica arborea) situated on the high-altitude slopes near Pico do Arieiro. The twisted, white branches create a stark foreground against the dramatic backdrop of Madeira's central massif and a low-lying sea of clouds. These ghostly remnants are characteristic of the region's recovery from past wildfires that affected the indigenous high-altitude vegetation.
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nature landscape Madeira Portugal Erica arborea Pico do Arieiro Tree Heath cloud inversion ghost forest wildfire remnants
nature landscape Madeira Portugal Erica arborea Pico do Arieiro Tree Heath cloud inversion ghost forest wildfire remnants
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Photo Details
| Camera: | FUJIFILM X-T50 |
| Date Taken: | February 15, 2026 |
| Aperture: | f/11.0 |
| Focal Length: | 50.0mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/680s |
| Used Lens: | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 |
| ISO: | 800 |
| Flash: | No |