Prompt: Title: \"Whispers of the Ancient Forest\" Photographer: John Doe Award: National Geographic Photographer of the Year, 2023 Location: Old Growth Rainforest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA Date of Capture: July 15, 2023 Camera: Nikon D850 Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Focal Length: 19mm Aperture: f/11 Shutter Speed: 1/30 sec ISO: 400 Description: This breathtaking photograph captures the ethereal beauty of an ancient rainforest. The morning light filters through the dense canopy, casting a warm, golden glow that illuminates the rich greens of the moss-covered trees. A gentle mist weaves through the forest, adding a mystical quality to the scene. The composition is carefully balanced, with the towering trees leading the viewer’s eye deep into the heart of the forest. The photographer used a wide-angle lens to encompass the grandeur of the scene, while a small aperture ensured sharp detail throughout the image. The slow shutter speed was instrumental in capturing the subtle movement of the mist, giving the image a dream-like quality. The use of a tripod was essential for stability, considering the low light conditions and the desire to avoid any camera shake.