A Joshua tree against the starry night sky, ... A composite of star photos, made in Joshua Tree during a dark-sky photography workshop, lead by Desert Institute on Sept. 16, 2023.

You can shoot through the branches or leaves of a tree to create a frame for your main subject, like say a portrait. Or try silhouetting them against the aforementioned sky or even getting shadow ...

Telescopes always make a big showing at the Dark Sky Festival, if it has been too long since you've peered into the deeper pockets of space. The festival will visit a few well-known spots around the ...