Journeying to Shiprock for the 2023 annular eclipse, our unexpected detours and the surreal play of light during annularity taught me that sometimes, nature's grandest spectacles come with unpredictable twists. Dive into our road trip, the challenges of eclipse photography, and the awe-inspiring experience of witnessing Bailey's Beads firsthand.

I got the timing just right and found this crabapple tree in perfect bloom. Check out my photos and some useful tips.

Behind the scenes: photographing the Super Flower Blood Moon in May 2022.