Double Arch in Moonlight Photo

20 x 16

$150

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The combination of a first quarter moon, a cloudless sky, and a location far from the light pollution of civilization is the perfect prescription to create an award winning nighttime image. In this single exposure of Double Arch in Arches National Park the first quarter moon was important because it provided just the right amount of light for one hour before moonset to illuminate the foreground. The cloudless sky meant that I could keep the shutter open for an additional five hours to record the long star trails without interruption and, of course, Double Arch is located far from any city lights. The only form of "light pollution" that is hard to avoid during a six hour exposure at night are the pulsing strobes from passing airplanes. I included Polaris in this image to "anchor" the graceful circle of stars. It can be seen in the small opening in the arch in the lower right hand third of this composition.

Many refer to this area as the "parade of the elephants." These two "elephants" seem to be coupled at their trunks.

Purchase this limited edition, signed print 20 x 16 on canvas, gallery wrapped and ready to hang for only $150.00.