Submit your photo here. Comment or upvote on photo pages. Search via photographers' names. More improvements coming! To help, please donate.

Canon EOS R5 camera, Canon 16 to 35 mm lens, Really Right Stuff ballhead, Gitzo tripod
I used Adobe Lightroom and then Photoshop, lastly removing noise in Topaz DeNoise.
This image was taken at an arch in the Eastern Sierra Nevada. It was taken about 10 p.m. when the Milky Way was at it's brightest to my eye. I was attempting to get the Galactic Center within the arch. A fellow photographer I met up with provided the light painting with a small light panel.
2026 Donation Campaign
If EarthSky has ever helped you discover something new, prepare for an eclipse, spot a planet, or simply inspired a moment of wonder, today is the perfect day to give back. Your donation helps keep trusted science news, expert night sky guides, and independent science journalism free for everyone.
Please help keep EarthSky going by donating today!
Please help keep
EarthSky Going!
If you've already donated, we apologize for the popup and greatly appreciate your support.