Galactic Sands: Gobi Nightfall
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
After two weeks immersed in desert life, the evening found us, weary yet determined. Armed with Photopills, we aimed to divine the Milky Way's rise. Atop a dune, our camel herder and her steadfast companion stood, illuminated against the night. Our lighting setup and numerous shots bore remarkable fruit—capturing the camel herder against the dune's crest, the Milky Way ascends brilliantly behind her, unaltered by Photoshop. A spectacular image from the untamed Gobi Desert, Mongolia, untouched by light pollution. Photo © copyright by Rich Voninski.