The photographic focus in Old Growth is on the enduring presence and complex character of ancient forests. Mitch Epstein employs a visual approach that highlights the textures and layers of old trees, capturing a mood of depth and resilience within natural environments.

Through 168 pages, Epstein’s images likely traverse the interplay between light and shadow among towering trunks, emphasizing the historical narrative embodied in forest landscapes. The book invites contemplation of time’s passage and nature’s persistence, underscoring themes of ecological memory and environmental history.