March Milky Way arch crowns Bartlett Lake with a halo of Heaven

In Bartlett Starlight the Sonoran Desert comes to life under the shimmering Milky Way and the faint light of the rising sun. The Milky Way’s magnificent arch crowns Bartlett Lake in March, its core shimmering with pink nebulae while the desert lake mirrors the cosmic song of starlight. This multi-panel panoramic image was expertly shot with a star tracker and astro-modified camera by Carla Meeske. It captures a beautiful intersection of the night sky reflecting in water, in the lush Sonoran Desert landscape.

Artist’s Story

In March, the Milky Way arches over the horizon right before dawn, her core shimmering with pink from nebulae and star nurseries. The night was completely compelling. I sang songs to the lake as I shot the 30 frames of this panorama. She mirrored the starlight back, like a gentle song echoing in the mountains.

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Available in ChromaLuxe Semi Gloss Metal, TruLife Acrylic, Gallery Metal, Stretched Canvas and Fine Art Paper (custom orders). See Media Descriptions. Digitally signed with Certificate of Authenticity

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