The milky way above the horizon over dark mountains

The Galaxy Eye

Death Valley National Park, California
The milky way above the horizon over dark mountains
Captured on

Sony A7RIII

Aperture
f / 11.0
Shutter Speed
12 seconds
ISO
800
Focal Length
14mm
Lens Used

Sigma 14-24mm

Edited with

Lightroom CC

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The milky way above the horizon over dark mountains
The milky way above the horizon over dark mountains
Location

Death Valley National Park, California

The Story

Behind the Shot

In the stillness of the night, a celestial masterpiece unveiled itself—the Milky Way, a vast river of stars stretching across the dark expanse of the sky. Its ethereal glow painted a mesmerizing tableau, a tapestry of cosmic wonders. With my camera poised, I aimed to capture the awe-inspiring beauty of this galactic spectacle.

Each click of the shutter attempted to immortalize the countless stars, nebulae, and cosmic dust that composed the Milky Way. The photograph became a portal to the mysteries of the universe, a visual reminder of our place in the vastness of space. It served as a testament to the boundless wonders that exist beyond our world, inspiring a sense of wonder, curiosity, and humility in the face of the cosmos.

Captured on
March 12, 2023