Islands in the Sky
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.
A long exposure photograph of Smith Mountain Lake at night with the stars and milky-way reflected in the calm waters of the lake. Serene and peaceful, with the reflection of the starry sky adding to the stillness of the water.
The smooth surface of the water reflecting the bright lights of the stars and the Milky Way above. This long exposure brings out the brighter and more defined the stars with the Milky Way appearing as a bright band of light stretching across the sky.
In the distance, you also see the faint glow of light pollution along the horizon. This light appears as a hazy glow, casting a soft yellow light over the distant hills.
The image evokes a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty of the natural world. It serve as a reminder of the delicate balance between man-made technology and the natural world, as the soft glow of light pollution reminds us of the impact we have on our surroundings.
