Desert Bloom at Night Size:40x60 allowing the branches to form

allowing the branches to form an abstract frame around the sun and sky

sits abandoned in that vastness

The Big Bend region of West Texas lies within the northern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert

but it was applied here to represent the full progression of the evening as experienced from the rim

Desert Bloom at Night Size:40x60 allowing the branches to formBig Bend National Park, Texas This photograph was made in Big Bend National Park, in an area far less dramatic than the towering cliffs and canyon walls the park is known for. Its flatter, quieter, and easier to move through alone at night, even during busy seasons. That openness is exactly what makes it well suited for astrophotography. Prickly pear cactus dominate this part of the landscape. During the day, their blooms open wide, catching heat and