Oddly, it is the way in which the trees block the light that makes the rays of sunlight—light more distinctively visible than the unfiltered light. Sometimes obstruction gives us a clearer view.
What have you understood only once something got in your way?
When I was a weekend docent at or Lewis/Clark monument which is formed so that visitors can fully enjoy and participate with it, I gave up being a” decent shot” at it. It was much too hot for me to endure 3+ hours in the ferocious sun. I gave it up and let others do it.