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17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Milky Way over Old Faithful

I made plans to visit Yellowstone with my wife and twin girls (5 years old). I was excited to see that our stay correspond with good conditions for Milky Way photography. I planned my shot—now just had to stay up late and wait for the next eruption. Thankfully it all came together.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2019
Date Uploaded: 07.2019
Photo Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America
Camera: E-M5MarkII
Copyright: © Joe Rice