Milky Way in Monument Valley #1, 2025, archival print, 16 x 24 in. / 40.64 x 60.96 cm.

Milky Way in Monument Valley #1, Ricky Workman, 2025, archival print, 16 x 24 in. / 40.64 x 60.96 cm.

Monument Valley on a dark summer night is a magical place to photograph the Milky Way. The skies are dark, the air warm and the Milky Way glows against the many geologic features. Standing inside a shallow cave adds to the drama.