Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Limited Edition and human presence long before

and human presence long before photography ever found it

This image was created using a focus stack

the river flows through a broad desert canyon

reminders that even the most enduring human efforts are brief when set against geological time and the vastness of space

it often reveals itself as a subtle wash of color beneath the stars

Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Limited Edition and human presence long beforeCoal Mine Canyon, Arizona Coal Mine Canyon had been on my list for years, mostly because I assumed I would never get the chance to photograph it. The boundaries here are confusing, and many travelers arent sure whether the land is public, private, or something in between. I was fortunate to become friends with a local Navajo whose connection to this canyon goes back generations. This place isnt just scenery to them, its home. Being welcomed here and