Under the cosmic swirl of star trails, a winding path illuminates the contours of monumental rock formations in a desert landscape. This night spectacle, where time seems to spiral into infinity above, and human presence is traced by a ribbon of light below, showcases the grandeur of the universe contrasted with the earth's ancient stillness. It's a powerful display of the eternal dance between the earth and the stars.

Art by Michael Underwood.

Michael Underwood is a nature photographer originally from North Carolina. He has traveled to all 50 states, and all too few countries. In 2010 Michael moved to the small mountain town of Lake City in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, one of the most remote places in the lower 48 states. Two weeks later, he bought a professional camera and lenses. Surrounded by the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of his new home in southwestern Colorado, he developed a deep appreciation and respect for nature. He was able to mix new found loves of nature and photography to begin a career as a photographer.