Photos Tagged with "dark sky"

Roots and Stars

The tree stopped growing years ago. The stars haven't.

Balanced Rock Under Starlit Skies

The ancient silhouette of Balanced Rock stands sentinel against the spectacular backdrop of the Milky Way in this breathtaking nighttime landscape from Grapevine Hills in Big Bend National Park. A subtle light illuminates the iconic formation from below, creating a dramatic contrast between earth and sky.

Timekeepers of the Cascades: Crater Lake Under Starlight

The gnarled branches of a weathered tree stand sentinel over the calm waters of Crater Lake as our galaxy's cosmic core paints the night sky with celestial light, captured during a rare clear evening in Oregon's most iconic national park.

Chasing Star Trails at Skinner Cabin

"Time Spirals Above Skinner Cabin" - A 90-minute exposure captures the mesmerizing rotation of stars creating perfect concentric circles above the historic Skinner Cabin near Grand Junction, Colorado. The warm glow emanating from the cabin windows creates a striking contrast against the cool blues of the night sky, connecting the earthbound structure to the cosmic dance overhead.