Perseid meteor shower on Mangart saddle

Uroš Fink took this photo at the Julian Alps in Slovenia. Complete with meteors and magnificent light.

Path to the past

This fantastic photograph was taken at a now privately owned castle which dates back to the fifteenth century.

Winter sky over the mountains

This photo comes from the mountains of Low Tatras, Slovakia. Where the beauty of the galaxy can be viewed with the naked eye with ease. 

Solitude

Here Nick Faulkner has shown the wonders on offer in the skies above New Zealand.

Vinchina blue nights

Gonzalo Javier Santile was in this location in La Rioja, Argentina for five days, exploring the lands before taking this photo. 

Galactic Kiwi

Here Evan McKay managed to hike up and shoot a great image of the setting arch of the Milky Way with 

Mount Taranaki looming large in the foreground. 

Lightning the Milky Way

This photo was taken in Dahaidao Desert, Xinjiang, China. With the rocky hills backdropped by the wonder of the Milky Way.

Nookampa Reflections

This photo shows a view of the Milky Way, not only reflected in the still waters of the lake, but also juxtaposed by the dead trees in the foreground.

The Rocks

Another astounding astrophotography highlight from the shores of New Zealand.

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Cadini di Misurina, Dolomites

This photo was taken in Cadini di Misurina, Dolomites in Italy by photographer Stefano Pellegrini. 

The Forgotten side of Kanagaroo Island

Not only does this photo show a fantastic view of the Milky Way but also of an area untouched by the fires that had ravaged other areas of Oz around the time. 

Sometimes, it’s not just the subject of the photo that impresses, it’s also the framing.

Riaño

Taking a good photo of the Milky Way isn’t just about good photography skills, it’s also about patience and dealing with the environment too. 

When all the stars align

This one makes it look like the Milky Way is erupting from a volcano with an incredible view of the world backdropped perfectly by the Milky Way. 

Around dead trees

Dead trees and a living, growing universe. An excellent juxtaposition full of colours and intrigue. 

Heavens above

A truly wonderful view which required clear weather in order to capture. 

Paradise

A staggering view of the water’s edge on the Pacific Coast. A beautiful beachside scene made all the more impressive by an unfathomable number of stars. 

Desolation

From incredible locations to places where it looks like the land is dying, these award-winning photographs certainly have it all. 

GranTeCan

This brilliant view of the Milky Way was taken by Antonio Solano and shows the observatory at La Palma in the Canary Islands. 

Devil’s throat

This photo by Victor Lima required special permission from the local environmental agency in order to pull off. 

At first glance this image looks like it was taken on another planet, but it was actually snapped at the Bisti Badlands in New Mexico.