Winter Milky Way over Blanca Peak canyon You can also see the

You can also see the Orion

ÿ I love the dramatic granite outcrops

ÿ Couple it with one of my favorite local hikes

waiting for a particularly clear night to reduce the light pollution and allow the full glory of the Milky Way to shine through

There is wonderful detail in this image that social media - or even web postings - cannot show

Winter Milky Way over Blanca Peak canyon You can also see theThe Winter Milky Way isn't photographed as commonly as the brighter summer Milky Way, but I still find beauty in its delicate shimmer. You can also see the Orion, Flame, and Rosetta nebulas, and multiple star clusters glowing over the snow clad peaks!