Desert Bloom at Night Size:30x45 The light inside the structure

The light inside the structure was built carefully through controlled light painting

When the sun finally cleared the horizon

keeping attention centered on the interaction between light

Choosing this image as my second Masterwork was not about rarity of location

Enough sky to let the Milky Way travel cleanly across the frame as the hours passed

Desert Bloom at Night Size:30x45 The light inside the structureBig 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