Joshua Tree National Park

The sky was falling here out here in Joshua Tree NP and lighting up the

darkness artificially was the first thing that came to mind when ariving at

this scene in the dark. It's a nice way to extend photography in the

shorter days of fall and winter. I began these soon after the glow of

sunset faded.

As for the shooting star most of the time I prefer not to have them there

but this time it's a little different. When we gaze into the night sky and

wonder if there anything out there for me this an answer to that

question. What ever it may be, a rotating satellite, crashing meteor, or

something unknown it let's me know that there could be something out

there. Better than a flopping bat smacking you in the face.

Multiple exposures

30 secs iso 500 f8

900 secs iso 100 f4

Excellent work Steve. The shooting star does add an interesting contrary motion to the image. Nice job on the lighting of the arch too.

All the best,

Neil

excellent shot. it has wonderful color and you compossed it well.but what is the line of light at right-down of image?

its colors and lines are very nice and cute.well done

Best Regards Hamed

Stunning capture with exceptional light and well composed, 7. Best regards, Linh Dinh

Truly an exceptional photograph. Well done.