Starlit Sky Through Pine Canopy at Mount Lassen
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 4:08:52 AM · 2026/Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park
This upward-looking (zenith) astrophotography shot captures a stunning wide-angle view of a star-studded night sky framed by the silhouetted and warmly lit canopies of tall pine trees at Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park. The trees are bathed in an orange-amber glow, likely from a nearby campfire or artificial light source, creating a dramatic contrast against the deep blue-gray night sky. Hundreds of stars are visible across the frame, with a subtle brightening near the upper right suggesting the moon or light pollution just out of frame. The composition uses the natural tree frames on the periphery to draw the eye upward into the vast, open sky, conveying a profound sense of wilderness solitude and cosmic wonder. Shot with a Canon EOS R6 Mark II and a wide-aperture RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L lens, the image demonstrates solid low-light capture capability with good star resolution.
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