18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Pathway to the Stars

On a warm June night, the Milky Way arches over the sandstone pinnacles of Fairyland Canyon, Bryce Canyon. Under this arch of stars, airglow fans out like flames, illuminating the sky in tones of green, orange, and purple.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Utah, United States of America
Camera: NIKON Z 7
Copyright: © Bryony Richards