Photo credit: Ben Coffman Photography
Ever wonder what the night sky would look like no light pollution? Photograhper Ben Coffman has just the images for you, as he spends his time capturing the majestic and starry skies of Oregon. Based in Portland, this photographer frequently makes stops at the famed Crater Lake and other to snap these awe-inspiring, long-exposure shots showcasing the Milky Way. He says his interest in astronomy stems from…”the collision between the natural and man-made worlds. Popular postcard destinations take on a strange new meaning at night, when crowds ebb, shadows form, and the sky becomes sprinkled with stars.” Above, we see the Yaquina Head Lighthouse like never before. Continue reading for more images.
14. Palouse Falls, Washington
13. False Dusk and Falls, Oregon Coast
12. Oregon Coast
11. Aurora Borealis at Trillium Lake, Oregon
10. Milky Way Silhouette
9. Jefferson Park, Oregon
8. Abandoned House in Oregon
7. Haystack Rock at Cannon Bech
6. Dalles Mountain Ranch, Washington
5. Venus and Jupiter rising, Crater Lake National Park
4. Lost Lake at Mount Hood
3. Lyrid Meteor Shower at Crater Lake
2. Jefferson Park, Oregon
1. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
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