An otherworldly structure at Mono Lake shows off its intricate details under the crescent moonlight. The spires point up towards Polaris as a long exposure captures the rotation of the earth. The colors of the stars indicate their temperature, and can be determined by their composition, mass, age and relative distance from earth.

Standing out amongst the massive alien landscape admiring the brilliant Milky Way above brought a spiritual connection with the Cosmos. The tufa spires that towered over me seemed insignificant in comparison to the galaxy shining overhead; made possible by being in a dark sky location. Almost as if I could touch a star.