Hi, everyone! This is the beautiful flower-filled plateau at Rowena Crest in Oregon. This is a very popular area at sunrise and sunset. After shooting sunset, I realized this view faces east-southeast, which is where the Milky Way rises in the spring. I did a panorama during late twilight, slept in my car for a while, then returned for a panorama of the Milky Way arching over the flowers. Unfortunately, though there was enough ambient light, the constant wind here makes it nearly impossible to shoot the flowers with satisfactory sharpness at night, so I blended the two panos together. Everything is true to its position in the scene. Not sure if those are shooting stars or satellites. I really hope you enjoy the image!
The Great Beyond
