These nightscape and astrophotography images were captured during my trip to Natural Bridge, Virginia — a historic geological landmark featuring a massive natural limestone arch rising approximately 215 feet high with a span of nearly 90 feet.
All photos were taken during the evening “Drama of Creation” light show. The program begins after sunset, allowing the sky to gradually darken while the bridge is illuminated with changing colors. Each night produces a unique combination of sky brightness, artificial lighting, and natural atmosphere, making every session visually different.
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| Natural Bridge Virginia Astrophotography |
Canon EOS 60Da · Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM · ISO 4000 · f/3.5 · 2 seconds
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| Natural Bridge Light Show Nightscape AstrophotographyYellow Canon 60Da |
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| Virginia Night Sky Natural Bridge |
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| Natural Bridge Night Landscape Virginia |
What I like about this location is that the setup stays simple: a tripod, a wide-angle lens, and the same night-sky exposure approach I use under dark skies. Using the Canon 60Da — a camera modified by Canon for astrophotography with enhanced sensitivity to faint light — these settings still captured the atmosphere even during the light show: the colors on the bridge, the structure of the arch, and the gradual change in sky brightness after sunset.
