This is a composite image of a Beech tree stand and lichen forming on rock. The two images were taken in Worsell Wood and Hanter Hill near Kington. They are the oldest rock formations in Wales - over 700 million years old. This image is a time portal showing how life started on the rock and how it appears today.
Charles Sainsbury-Plaice is a distinguished British landscape and environmental photographer who has dedicated over 30 years to capturing rural life and landscapes, primarily within the British Isles. His prolific career includes over 200 covers and numerous editorials for leading countryside publications such as The Field Magazine, Country Life, and Horse and Hound, along with a number of book projects. For three decades, Charles has also served as a photographer for the Duchy of Cornwall, documenting numerous private visits and events with the previous Duke and creating rural portraits of His Majesty the King. His work with the Duchy ignited a profound interest in woodland and trees, culminating in a significant project photographing 70 ancient trees and woodlands dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. This work was showcased in a 300-page coffee table book and a three-week exhibition at Sotheby’s in London, titled "The Queen’s Green Canopy." Charles's dedication to rural photography has made him a prominent figure in his field.
