Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Limited Edition it sits along the border

it sits along the border of the Rio Grande and stretches across public lands

it often reveals itself as a subtle wash of color beneath the stars

continuous view

and fins out of sandstone layers laid down millions of years ago

these shelters weather slowly back into the desert

Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Limited Edition it sits along the borderCoal 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