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The Pinnacles: These pillars are actually the remains of seashells from an era when this desert was under the ocean. Seeing them under the Milky Way is like looking at the very old history of Earth framed by the very old history of the universe.
Perseid Meteors Over Durdle Door
‘Ancient fireworks’ from Comet Swift-Tuttle hurtled through the atmosphere with an ultra-wide angle lens. The natural limestone arch of Durdle Door, Dorset, UK is included. In the foreground, a singular glow worm was documented among reeds along the sea cliff edge.
Photograph: Josh Dury
Photograph: Leonel Padrón
Galaxy on the Rise
Although it was only a few minutes from the parking area, it took me nearly four hours of scouting to finally locate this cave in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Capturing the image proved just as challenging. Composing and shooting the panoramic foreground required careful positioning, while properly illuminating the upper section of the cave was particularly difficult.
Photograph: Anastasia Gulova
Divinity
Capturing a setting Milky Way core from this beach on the west coast of New Zealand had been on my list for a long time, with the starfish-covered reef offering a distinctive and compelling foreground. The terrain is hazardous, with gaps between the rocks posing a real risk, and the rapidly rising tide added constant pressure throughout the shoot.
Photograph: Kavan Chay
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