Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Big Bend The way it leans into

The way it leans into emotion over restraint

We had been teaching astrophotography late into the night

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

Reflections still form when conditions align

The terrain is dry

Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Big Bend The way it leans intoCoal 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