Between the Huachuca and the Whetstone sky islands lies a small outcropping of rocks known as the Mustang Mountains. Insignificant in size, the range is recognized mostly for one of its summits whose rounded dome drops off into a cliff. It is known as The Biscuit. Those who see it rarely forget its beauty. When viewed from its northern flank, it is a favorite site to capture the Milky Way.

But today, with an almost full November moon setting early in the morning, it offered a rare chance to shoot its western flank. As the moon made its descent through the clear blue sky it, for just a moment, it nestled into an eddy near The Biscuits summit. From five miles away, standing on the shoulder of Highway 92 with a group of photographer friends, I triggered my shutter continuously in the hopes of capturing that moment.

In this astonishing world of insurmountable beauty, I live in a place where God has created an endless tapestry of landscapes to capture and share. Here, in the high desert of southern Arizona, exists unlimited opportunities to explore and witness His divine creation. I am blessed to live here and humbled to be its scribe.
Shoot Date: November 24, 2018
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Aperture priority ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/8.0 0 EV
Lens: EF400mm f/2.8L USM @ 400 mm
ISO: 100