Moon Trail Light Painting Over Lassen Forest Night Sky
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:01:03 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This stunning long-exposure night photograph taken at Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park captures a dramatic white light trail curving through the upper right portion of the frame against a deep blue-grey star-filled sky. The bright source of the trail appears to be the moon, which glows intensely near the treeline on the right side of the image, with the trail likely created by camera movement or panning during the extended exposure. Silhouettes of pine and autumn-foliaged deciduous trees frame the composition on all sides, their warm reddish-orange tones illuminated softly by the moonlight. The mood is mysterious and ethereal, blending natural astrophotography with an accidental or intentional kinetic art element. Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and a wide-angle RF 15-35mm f/2.8 lens, the image showcases excellent sensitivity at high ISO while retaining star detail across the sky.
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