The photo was taken high in the Chilean Andes at 4500 meters. At this altitude you can see the Milky Way and the galaxies beautifully. Also note the galaxy that can be seen just above the volcano. For a further story behind this photo go to my website: http://naturebylennart.com/landscapes-blog/starry-skies-of-the-high-andes/.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 (#WPY59). All my pictures were taken in the wild, so nothing from the zoo! I have been photographing since I was twelve years old and the focus has always been on nature photography. In the Netherlands I mainly look at birds, but.. Read more…