Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Big Bend Masterwork Statement

Masterwork Statement

Telluride sits in a high alpine valley surrounded by steep peaks and dense mountain forests

The contrast between the softness of the petals and the rigidity of the land was what held my attention

We had been teaching astrophotography late into the night

It is one of the most recognizable locations in Big Bend National Park

Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Big Bend Masterwork StatementCoal Mine Canyon, Arizona Coal Mine Canyon had been on my list for years, mostly because I assumed I would never get the chance to photograph it. The boundaries here are confusing, and many travelers arent sure whether the land is public, private, or something in between. I was fortunate to become friends with a local Navajo whose connection to this canyon goes back generations. This place isnt just scenery to them, its home. Being welcomed here and