Star-Filled Night Sky Over Pine Forest
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:03:32 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This wide-angle night photography shot captures a stunning upward-looking perspective of a star-filled sky framed by conifer trees at Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trees surrounding the edges of the frame create a natural border, with one tree in the upper right displaying a striking red-orange hue, likely illuminated by a nearby light source such as a red-filtered headlamp or campfire. A soft glow near the upper center of the sky suggests moonlight or the Milky Way core, adding depth and luminosity to the scene. The long exposure reveals hundreds of faint stars scattered across the deep blue-gray sky, while the warm amber light on the lower trees contrasts beautifully with the cool tones above. Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and a wide f/2.8 lens, the image demonstrates capable astrophotography technique in a pristine national park setting.
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