An Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana) being crowded and shaded by Doug-fir, reaches its branches over the river in search of direct light. North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette River. Willamette National Forest, Lane County, Oregon West Cascades.

An Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana) being crowded and shaded by Doug-fir, reaches its branches over the river in search of direct light.
North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette River. Willamette National Forest, Lane County, Oregon West Cascades.