Howe Strand Milkyway

In this mesmerizing nightscape photograph, the interplay between the cosmic and the earthly is captured in a breathtaking display of natural beauty. In the foreground, a derelict Coast Guard Station stands as a testament to time's passage, its structural decay and worn facade speaking to the principles of architectural deterioration. However, this decaying structure takes on a new role in the presence of the Milky Way. In the background, the Milky Way's core unfurls across the night sky, an awe-inspiring display of our galaxy's celestial expanse. The galactic band appears to emanate from the chimney stack of the derelict building, a phenomenon created through the photographic interplay of perspective and light. This photograph beautifully juxtaposes the transience of human-made structures with the eternal grandeur of the cosmos, highlighting the intersection of the terrestrial and the celestial and inviting viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the enduring beauty of the universe.