Beneath the endless canopy of stars, a lone tree stands as a quiet witness to the desert night. Nearby, a young woman pauses to take a selfie—capturing not just her own reflection, but the immensity of the universe above her. This photograph speaks to both solitude and connection: the rootedness of earth, the vastness of the cosmos, and the human desire to leave a trace within it all.
Beneath the endless canopy of stars, a lone tree stands as a quiet witness to the desert night. Nearby, a young woman pauses to take a selfie—capturing not just her own reflection, but the immensity of the universe above her. This photograph speaks to both solitude and connection: the rootedness of earth, the vastness of the cosmos, and the human desire to leave a trace within it all.
From the quiet forested shore of Big Bear Lake, the white dome of the Big Bear Solar Observatory glows softly against a star-filled sky. The stillness of the lake and the brilliance of the stars create a perfect contrast of earth and cosmos. While I stood alone capturing this image, two coyotes slipped silently through the darkness, pausing only to glance at me before vanishing again into the night—reminders that even in solitude, we are never truly alone under the stars.
From the quiet forested shore of Big Bear Lake, the white dome of the Big Bear Solar Observatory glows softly against a star-filled sky. The stillness of the lake and the brilliance of the stars create a perfect contrast of earth and cosmos. While I stood alone capturing this image, two coyotes slipped silently through the darkness, pausing only to glance at me before vanishing again into the night—reminders that even in solitude, we are never truly alone under the stars.
In Borrego Springs, a massive rusted metal dragon rises from the sand, its silhouette etched against the sweep of the Milky Way. Under the starry night, the sculpture feels alive—an ancient sentinel watching over the desert. Alone in the darkness, I framed this moment where art, earth, and cosmos converged, capturing the quiet power of a creature forged by human hands yet seemingly born from myth.
In Borrego Springs, a massive rusted metal dragon rises from the sand, its silhouette etched against the sweep of the Milky Way. Under the starry night, the sculpture feels alive—an ancient sentinel watching over the desert. Alone in the darkness, I framed this moment where art, earth, and cosmos converged, capturing the quiet power of a creature forged by human hands yet seemingly born from myth.
Under the massive 7 Oaks Dam in California, a group of rock hounders makes its way through a long, dark tunnel. Drops of water fall steadily from the ceiling, echoing like whispers of an unseen force. Overhead looms an immense reservoir—its weight pressing down like an ancient, restless monster. In the darkness, every step carries both awe and unease, a reminder of the fragile line between human curiosity and the raw power of nature.
Under the massive 7 Oaks Dam in California, a group of rock hounders makes its way through a long, dark tunnel. Drops of water fall steadily from the ceiling, echoing like whispers of an unseen force. Overhead looms an immense reservoir—its weight pressing down like an ancient, restless monster. In the darkness, every step carries both awe and unease, a reminder of the fragile line between human curiosity and the raw power of nature.