Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Big Bend sometimes on the way out

sometimes on the way out

when the flower was at its peak and the day was already on its way out

We had been teaching astrophotography late into the night

The execution reflects the learning curve of that moment

Reflections still form when conditions align

Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Big Bend sometimes on the way outCoal Mine Canyon, Arizona Coal Mine Canyon had been on my list for years, mostly because I assumed I would never get the chance to photograph it. The boundaries here are confusing, and many travelers arent sure whether the land is public, private, or something in between. I was fortunate to become friends with a local Navajo whose connection to this canyon goes back generations. This place isnt just scenery to them, its home. Being welcomed here and