A night sky full of stars over an endless desert is a delight to watch. This Image is shot from Razeen Desert of Abu Dhabi in UAE, one of the darkest spots in UAE also with pristine Desert dune. Since 2017, I used to go to this place to photograph the night sky almost every month during the milky way season driving around 350 KM from my place. However, due to Covid restrictions, I could not visit this place for the last two years.

Finally , on 4th May 2022 I had a chance after a long wait. I photographed continuously for almost 14 hours (4pm in night till the next morning 8AM) to fulfill my heart. This Image comprises two such images , foreground shot around sunset and Milky way shot a bit later at night from the same spot.

When I though of releasing my first image as editions, I wanted it to be special. Sand and Stars are my favorite subjects for photography and so it had to be a milky way from desert. Also, this is my only Black and White image listed currently.

Artist - Naiju Varghese

Edition - 20/20

Location - Abudhabi, UAE

Camera - Nikon D850

Year - 2022

Dimension - 6000 x 5355

Holders Benefits: Any Holder will get 20% discount on any photography works of mine listed currently or in future, in any platform individually as NFTs (1/1s and editions and not part of any collective) as long as she/he holds one of this edition. NFT will be set for private sale to required holder who expresses interest. This is applicable only on “Buy Now” price and not on auction reserve price.

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