Cork Oak Grove Stripped Bark Before Dusk

Freshly exposed orange bark contrasts against the deep green foliage of cork oak trees near Malabo. The canopy stands heavy after a storm, with rain droplets clinging to the rough, peeling surfaces. Copper-toned light from the low horizon wraps around the trunks, highlighting the texture of the stripped wood. The ground is a mix of wet earth and scattered leaves, reflecting the clearing sky. In the distance, the horizon glows with a soft, mysterious warmth, suggesting the day is ending. One leaf rests on a patch of orange bark, catching the last light of the afternoon.