As I stood in the hills of East Tennessee on a warm summer night, the sight of the Milky Way above me took my breath away. The moonless sky was a canvas of stars, and the glowing band of the galaxy stretched from horizon to horizon.
The air was filled with the sounds of crickets and the occasional hoot of an owl, and the scent of pine and grass filled my nostrils. I could feel the warmth of the summer air on my skin and the rough ground beneath my feet as I set up my tripod and camera.
As I snapped shot after shot, I couldn't help but be amazed by the sheer beauty of the Milky Way. The galaxy is home to hundreds of billions of stars, and it's easy to see why it has inspired so much fascination throughout the ages.
As I photographed the galaxy, I couldn't help but think about the science behind it. The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy, and it's less than 6,000 years old. It's a truly staggering concept, and one that fills me with a sense of wonder and awe.
As the night wore on, I packed up my gear and made my way back to my car, already looking forward to my next opportunity to photograph the majesty of the Milky Way. The memory of that summer night in the hills of East Tennessee would stay with me forever.
1) Since we create each piece of our custom fine art specifically for you, we don't offer returns. Every image is made-to-order, making it unique and personal. But we want you to love your artwork! If it arrives damaged or there's a problem with it, we'll gladly exchange it or send you a replacement to make things right.
2) The artist's signature on each piece of our fine art, placed in the bottom corner, authenticates the work as a unique creation and adds a personal touch.
3.1) Only framed paper prints, acrylics and aluminum/metal prints will have a 2" white mat border. 3.2) Canvas prints will be a flush mounted (no mat border) to the frame.