Treasures of the Night
Night Sky at Long Pine Key
Scout out the treasures of the night,
seek the lonely places;
forfeit coveted rest
to plumb the expanse of heaven.
Open your eyes to a glorious firmament,
gasp at the diamond studded vault
spread above statues of pine;
Count them if you can.
Let awe seize you,
pull you, stretch you;
cause you to wonder:
How far is endless?
How many grains of sand
line the seas and lay hidden
in the depths of an abyss
not seen?
Count them if you can.
Add the stars in their galaxies,
and the hairs on seven billion heads.
Then consider their Maker .
Note: This photo was taken with my Nikon D300. My settings were: ISO 3200,18mm, f/8 at 30 sec. Noise aside, I was delighted with the stars caught by my camera that I could not see with the naked eye. The pine trees got a little assist from my husband’s flashlight as he painted them with light. This is only my second attempt at static starscapes, but my heart has been captured and I look forward to seeking out more star-studded nights.
Karen you are truly multi-talented. I enjoy you poetry as much as your photography.
Thank you, John.