Arches National Park is a true paradise for landscape astrophotography. The combination of towering red-rock formations, dramatic canyons, and some of the darkest skies in the continental United States creates endless opportunities for unique night-sky compositions. Every viewpoint in the park feels different, and each photograph becomes a blend of geology, astronomy, and adventure.
Among the many locations inside Arches, Park Avenue stands out as one of the most dramatic natural corridors in the Southwest. Its massive sandstone walls rise like ancient monuments, making it a perfect frame for the sweeping arc of the Milky Way.
The Milky Way Over Park Avenue
The towering sandstone walls rise like a mountain in the center of the frame, creating a dramatic canyon passage. Above them, the rainbow-colored arc of the Milky Way stretches gracefully across the sky, with soft reds, greens, and blues blending together. A gentle background glow illuminates the tops of the rock formations, adding depth and highlighting the rugged desert texture without overpowering the night sky.
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| Arching Milky Way over Park Avenue at Arches National Park - Utah Astrophotography |
How This Panorama Was Created
This final image is a 40-shot panorama. Each individual frame was captured using:
- Camera: Canon 60Da
- Lens: Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L II USM
- Exposure: 20 seconds
- Aperture: f/3.5
- ISO: 6400
The entire sequence took approximately one hour to shoot from start to finish. Afterward, all 40 frames were stitched together in Adobe Photoshop to create the seamless, wide-field view of the Milky Way arching above the canyon walls.
Clear nights in Arches National Park are unforgettable, and capturing the Milky Way above these towering red-rock cliffs remains one of my favorite astrophotography experiences.
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