Desert Bloom at Night Size:30x45 remnants of harder stone left

remnants of harder stone left behind by erosion

Curves like this one exist briefly

This image was captured as a single long exposure from the Skyfall Lounge

carved into Navajo sandstone by the Colorado River over millions of years

Desert Bloom at Night Size:30x45 remnants of harder stone leftBig Bend National Park, Texas This photograph was made in Big Bend National Park, in an area far less dramatic than the towering cliffs and canyon walls the park is known for. Its flatter, quieter, and easier to move through alone at night, even during busy seasons. That openness is exactly what makes it well suited for astrophotography. Prickly pear cactus dominate this part of the landscape. During the day, their blooms open wide, catching heat and