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"After a 10 mile hike to the base of Half Dome, our group set up tents for the night.

I wanted to shoot a long-exposure with some light-painted characters to commemorate our journey and overall spirited mood."

-Darren Pearson @dariustwin

 

Peyto Lake

Catching a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis at this campspot in Banff National Park.

South Sister Summit

Another incredible shot of the Milky Way taken from a camp spot within the Oregon Cascades.

Twin Lakes Night Sky

These campers learned a valuable lesson in the San Isabel National Forest: always have the camera ready due to Mother Nature’s unpredictability.