Adding to this collection of gorgeous images is a unique photograph byDane Smith.
All at once, his composition showcases the splendor of the Earth and the sky.
Normally when trying to capture images of the galactic center, you want the darkest skies possible.
Although a total lunar eclipse presents such an opportunity, not every eclipse will have the optimal conditions.
Once he realized his luck, Smith and a photographer friend got planning.
While he was prepared to take photos, successfully capturing them wasn’t a given.
[On the week of the eclipse] weather throughout the mid-Atlantic region had lots of rain and clouds.
With every passing day, I worried that we would get rained out and miss this rare chance.
I set up for the main event down in a grassy clearing at the top of the mountain.
I loved the boulders in the foreground and knew that the moonlight would really bring them to life.
Although some clouds rolled in and obscured their view, the coverage was gone in about 15 minutes.
Thankfully, no such mistake surfaced; everything looked exactly as Id hoped it would.
The prized image is a combination of many shots.
Here are more of his nature-inspired photos.
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