I needed to escape Los Angeles, so I drove five hours up to the 10,000-foot White Mountains for some solitude and Milky Way photography. After the long climb, I found myself completely alone among the ancient bristlecone pines, some of them 4,000 to 5,000 years old.
The silence was eerie yet peaceful as I set up under a clear, vibrant night sky. I framed a particularly gnarled and twisted bristlecone against the glowing Milky Way. The twisted forms of these ancient trees under the stars created a haunting but unforgettable scene.
This photograph captures that special night alone with the ancient bristlecones and the Milky Way in the White Mountains. Bring this otherworldly beauty straight into your space so you can enjoy it all year.