It was always a goal of mine to get a photo like this and on a road trip through Oregon and Washington, the stars aligned for me, literally.

Taken on a clear, new moon night in late June of 2022, the Milky Way was as prominent as ever.

This photo is a blend of a blue hour photo alongside a Milky Way photo taken at approximately 2am. The Milky Way consists of 8 stacked photos for better star alignment and clarity.

The Oregon Coast is a true beauty during the day time but it's at night time when the true magic happens.

"Coastal Dreams" reminds me that we are but specks in an infinite universe.

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