Last week’s post was a bit tongue-in-cheek, but honestly, I’ve been pretty frustrated this spring and summer trying to capture starry night photos.

This might be one of my very first Milky Way shots—or at least an early one—from the incredible dark skies of Island Park, Idaho. (One of the best spots in the state for stargazing—minimal light pollution and pure magic overhead!)

This elegant pair of Greater Sandhill Cranes