Circumpolar Stars Collection

A moonlit nightscape taken in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
July 8, 2012 - A moonlit nightscape taken at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Bow Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada. Illumination is from the waning gibbous moon behind the camera

Star trails and intricate sand tufa formations at Mono Lake, California. These lesser known sand tufa formations can be found within 1000 feet from the current shoreline of Mono Lake

Fish-eye lens composite of aurora and circumpolar star trails above ranch in Canada
August 27-28, 2014 - Fish-eye lens composite of aurora borealis and circumpolar star trails above the old Larson Ranch site in the Frenchman Valley at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Star trails and a meteor above pine trees in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Star trails and a meteor over the pine trees in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

Star trails from a vista in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California
Star trails from a vista overlooking Borrego Springs and the Santa Rosa Mountains in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Circumpolar star trails above Lhotse mountain in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
A time-exposure image capturing over one hour of the Earth rotation in form of star trails (rotating sky) around the north celestial pole, marked by the north star Polaris

A lone bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California

Star trails above Coachwhip Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California. Polaris is situated directly above pyramid peak in the rugged and desolate Santa Rosa Mountains

Star trails under the trees in the steppe of Russia

Star trails at the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California
North Facing star trails at the Racetrack Playa in Death Valley National Park, California

Star trails above a granite rock formation in Cleveland National Forest, California
Star trails and an impressive granite rock formation in the Cleveland National Forest near Warner Springs, California

Polar star trails above Honghe Hani Rice Terraces in southwest China
Polar star trails circle around the north celestial pole above Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, a world heritage sites in southwest China

Circumpolar star trails with a faint aurora over horizon, Alberta, Canada
July 10, 2004 - Circumpolar star trails with a faint aurora over horizon, near Gleichen, Alberta, Canada

A boulder outcropping and star trails in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California
A boulder outcropping and star trails in the high desert of Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Star trails over Skyline Arch at Arches National Park, Utah

Star trails above an ancient bristlecone pine tree, California
The ancient bristlecone pine trees found in the White Mountains of California are some of the oldest known living organisms

Circumpolar star trails over the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico
Circumpolar star trails on a moonlit night in the Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico, north of Pinos Altos. Polaris is at upper left, the Little Dipper hanging below it

Trail of the International Space Station as it passes over a campground in Canada
August 10, 2013 - Trail of the International Space Station as it passes west to east over the Meadows Campground at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Star trails above a campsite in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Circumpolar stars trails over Castle Mountain in Banff National Park, Canada
July 23, 2010 - Circumpolar stars trails over Castle Mountain in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Taken from Castle Cliffs viewpoint on Bow Valley Parkway

Polar star trails over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Star trails around the northern celestial pole over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

Star trails above mountain peaks near Yosemite National Park, California
Star trails above mountain peaks in the high sierras near Yosemite National Park, California

A Joshua tree against a backdrop of star trails, California
A Joshua tree against a backdrop of north facing star trails in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Circumpolar star trails over Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
July 8, 2012 - Circumpolar star trails across the sky at Bow Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. This is a composite of 233 images

Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse in Alberta, Canada
July 16, 2011 - Circumpolar star trails above an old farmhouse at a farmstead in southern Alberta, Canda. Light from a full moon (off frame) illuminated the landscape and made the sky blue

Circumpolar star trails over a canola field in southern Alberta, Canada
July 26, 2013 - Circumpolar star trails turning over a canola field in southern Alberta, Canada. Light is from the waning moon off camera to the right

Stars circle around the north celestial pole above Nanchang city, China
Stars circle around the north celestial pole above the city lights and clouds of Nanchang city, China

Star trails above sand tufa formations at Mono Lake, California
Intricate sand tufa formations backdropped by star trails at Mono Lake, California

A pine tree on a windswept slope reaches skyward towards north facing star trails
An exposed pine tree on a windswept slope reaches skyward towards north facing star trails, Inyo National Forest, California

Star trails at an ancient petroglyph site near Bishop, California

Star trails and Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Moonlight illuminates the tufa formations at Mono Lake, California
Moonlight illuminates the tufa formations found at Mono Lake, California

Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 26, 2014 - Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

Star trails above Summit Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

A lone oak tree silhouetted against a backdrop of star trails
A scraggly, partially burned oak tree is silhouetted against a backdrop of star trails in a remote section of the Cleveland National Forest, California

Star trails and moonbow over Bow Falls on the Bow River in Banff, Alberta, Canada
The stars of the northern sky circling in star trails over Bow Falls, on the Bow River in Banff, Alberta. A faint moonbow can be seen at right oer the falls

Circumpolar star trails over Mimbres Valley in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico
Circumpolar star trails over the moonlit Mimbres Valley near Lake Roberts in the Gila National Forest, in southwest New Mexico. Illumination is from the waxing gibbous moon

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Captivating Circumpolar Stars: A Celestial Symphony Unveiled Immerse yourself in the enchanting world as they paint a mesmerizing tapestry across the night sky. In Banff National Park, Alberta Canada, a moonlit nightscape unveils this celestial spectacle, casting an ethereal glow upon nature's untouched beauty. Journey to Mono Lake, California and witness star trails gracefully intertwining with intricate sand tufa formations, and is here that time seems to stand still as these celestial dancers leave their mark on the ancient landscape. A fish-eye lens composite captures an awe-inspiring display of aurora and circumpolar star trails above a Canadian ranch. Nature's own light show illuminates the vast expanse of land below, leaving spectators breathless in its wake. Lassen Volcanic National Park offers a unique perspective as star trails adorn the night sky alongside a shooting meteor. Pine trees stand tall beneath this cosmic ballet, lending an air of mystique to this volcanic wonderland. Anza Borrego Desert State Park in California reveals another captivating scene where star trails create patterns above towering pine trees. As darkness envelops the desert steppe of Russia, these celestial arcs weave through branches and leaves under a blanket of twinkling lights. In Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Lhotse mountain serves as a majestic backdrop for circling stars that seem to pay homage to Earth's grandeur. Amidst this breathtaking panorama stands a lone bristlecone pine in California's White Mountains – resilient against time yet humbled by the cosmic wonders overhead. Coachwhip Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park becomes an open-air theater for celestial artistry; polar star trails illuminate every crevice and curve with their radiant presence. Racetrack Playa within Death Valley National Park showcases how these luminous paths transform even desolate landscapes into otherworldly realms filled with wonder.