It’s amazing how often we miss out on something that’s right in front of us. It’s not often we get to see the stars vividly, but they’ve been surrounding us since our existence. The lights that shine down on us are billions of years old, sometimes from stars that have long since flickered out. Talk about a missed connection. It’s no wonder, then, that when a photographer captures the night sky, we stand in awe. Our sky is the ultimate light show.

 

 

 

No one understands that better than talented photographer Royce Bair. Every single one of the Utah-based photographer’s shots look like they’re from a dream world. With over thirty years of experience under his belt, Bair has spent much of that time with his eyes to the sky. He has captured beautiful photos of the stars for years. However, it was only recently that he was able to capture our night sky along with the landscape surrounding it. Before the dawn of cameras with fine-tuned low light sensitivity, a choice had to be made. A photographer could either capture an extremely detailed sky or piece of land. One could not hold them together as one crisp piece.

 

Bair’s new technique, which combines a lot of his previous techniques with new technology, creates scenes that are awe-inspiring. The stars are distinct and bright and the sky fades into so many colors, falling to an earth that seems to be reaching up towards them. Bair has taken many of these magnificent shots in some of our most famous national parks. He calls this mesmerizing combination of sky and land Nightscapes. In these pictures, the Milky Way can be seen vividly, stretched across the sky. Each picture is pretty amazing, and once you start, you'll want to go through Bair's entire gallery.

 

To check out the entire set, have a look at his Flickr page. Readers can also check out an interview with Bair, where he discusses his methold and philosophy, at My Modern Metropolis!