A Celestial Spectacle: Milky Way over Joshua Tree
On July 18th, 2025, the skies above Joshua Tree offered a breathtaking spectacle: the majestic Milky Way. This image, captured with a Samsung S22 Ultra, showcases the immense beauty of our galaxy stretching across the darkness.
The Setup
Despite its impressive result, the capture was achieved with a surprisingly accessible setup:
- Device: Samsung S22 Ultra
- Aperture: f1.8
- Exposure: 3-minute exposure
- ISO: 1600
Post-Processing
The captured raw data was then brought to life through editing in Adobe Lightroom, enhancing the details and colors to reveal the full glory of the Milky Way.
While the scene is undeniably stunning, one can imagine how the inclusion of an actual Joshua Tree in the foreground would have added an extra layer of iconic desert charm to this celestial portrait. Nevertheless, this photograph stands as a testament to the power of modern mobile technology in capturing the wonders of the universe.
