Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Limited Edition The Rio Grande brings life

The Rio Grande brings life to an otherwise arid landscape

The cypress trees were at their a bit past peak

the Milky Way becomes dominant

running water is rare

Milky Way Over Coal Mine Canyon Limited Edition The Rio Grande brings lifeCoal Mine Canyon, Arizona Coal Mine Canyon had been on my list for years, mostly because I assumed I would never get the chance to photograph it. The boundaries here are confusing, and many travelers arent sure whether the land is public, private, or something in between. I was fortunate to become friends with a local Navajo whose connection to this canyon goes back generations. This place isnt just scenery to them, its home. Being welcomed here and