Polaris Over Lake Mead, Nevada, March 14-15, 1997 11:56PM-4:15AM 1997

"Polaris Over Lake Mead, Nevada, March 14-15, 1997 11:56PM-4:15AM" is a 1997 photograph by Richard Misrach, a renowned American photographer known for his landscape photography. The image captures the mesmerizing circular trails of stars around Polaris, the North Star, using long-exposure photography. The dark, inky background serves as a stark canvas for the luminous, ethereal trails, inviting viewers to contemplate the vastness of the cosmos. The work exemplifies Misrach's interest in the intersection of natural beauty and human intervention, highlighting the enduring power of the night sky.