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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

 

Awakening to Mule Ears

Big Bend National Park is one of the biggest national parks, it’s even bigger than Rhode Island. Yet it’s also one of the least visited parks which means if you’re looking for solitude and incredible night skies – this is the place to be.

Figueroa

Figueroa campground in Los Padres National Forest is an easy getaway for those in SoCal urban areas.

Todos Santos

The reward for ultra-light packing means on-demand immaculate skies, like seen here at Todos Santos in Baja California.