Milky Way Over Mule Ears Size:48x64 carving its path through the

carving its path through the desert

The adobe structure was illuminated using dozens of individual light-painted exposures

just a quiet alignment of light

its pads catching just enough light to separate from the darkness

Within minutes

Milky Way Over Mule Ears Size:48x64 carving its path through theMule Ears Trail, Big Bend National Park, Texas This photograph was created along the Mule Ears Trail in Big Bend National Park, one of the most recognizable and heavily visited areas of the park. The twin volcanic dikes known as Mule Ears rise abruptly from the desert floor, instantly drawing the eye and anchoring the landscape with their unmistakable silhouette. Because this area is so frequently photographed, I wanted to slow down and build an image