The Eye of Alabama Hills Big Bend No elements were added

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I chose to stay

We had been teaching astrophotography late into the night

The foreground and mid-ground were captured during blue hour using focus stacking to maintain clarity across the cactus and surrounding stone

The Eye of Alabama Hills Big Bend No elements were addedAlabama Hills, California This photograph was made at the Eye of Alabama Hills arch, one of my favorite compositions anywhere in the West. What makes this scene special to me is how naturally it comes together. The cactus in the foreground aligns almost perfectly with the opening in the rock behind it, without forcing the frame or searching for an angle that isnt there. Moments like this are rare. When they happen, it feels less like creating and more