This captivating nighttime view of Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park unveils the galactic core of the Milky Way, stretching across the dark sky above the rugged shoreline. A prominent rock spire frames the celestial display from the right, while distant sea stacks rise from the ocean, creating a dramatic mid-ground. To the left, a forested hillside adds an intriguing contrast, with beams of light, from a parking lot vehicle, piercing through the trees, directed towards the Milky Way. Ruby Beach, named for the almandite garnets that tint its sands with a reddish hue, is renowned for its dramatic sea stacks and exceptionally dark night skies, offering an ideal canvas for astrophotography. This image captures the raw beauty of this iconic Washington coast, where the celestial wonder of the Milky Way meets the dramatic, terrestrial landscape.
Beaches - Coasts - Shorelines