Photo of the Day

Feb. 13 2013


The Milky Way Galaxy Exploding from Mount Rainier


The Milky Way Galaxy Exploding from Mount Rainier

Photo of the Day: February 13, 2013. An Editors' Pick from our 2012 Photo Contest.
Photo and caption by David Morrow (Everett, WA); Photographed October 01, 2012, Mount Rainier, WA

2012 Photo Contest finalists will be announced here on March 4, 2013.


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Comments (3)

Ever since Dave received his camera a few years ago (could be less than that!) he has been experimenting with photos. I haven't seen any that haven't been striking. He has a natural born talent in vision and the composition of his work are testaments to this.

Posted by Gayle Andriani on February 13,2013 | 06:56 PM

A really captivating photo. A greatly enhanced view of our galaxy that we get a hint of on a very clear night. It's difficult to look away from it, especially when it shows the awe and beauty of this universe that we are a small part of. I've heard that a few billion years from now, Andromeda will be close enough to look like that. So the photo is also a terrific very, very long range forecast. Well done.

Posted by William Bassin on February 13,2013 | 06:00 PM

This is a stunning, mesmerizing shot! Composition, light, movement, integrity - all captured perfectly!

Posted by Sandra P. Bassin on February 13,2013 | 05:01 PM



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