International Dark Sky Park #8
James River State Park π
July 24, 2020


My trip to Virginia’s dark sky parks was a good effort, but cloud cover was a big issue. In the brief sliver of time when the clouds opened up at James River State Park, I did mange some shots. Then the rain came again, bringing me back to my tent rather quickly.

I found my spot!

And there that Milky Way is…

Mostly covered unfortunately, but still some pretty pictures



And that’s the best of it! A thick cloud cover was supposed hang around the rest of the evening.

Bye bye, Milky Way

I stuck around and I played with light painting for a bit!



Goodbye Virginia. I’ll have to return when the sky clears up.

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