A Photographer's Self-Portrait, Bodie Ghost Town

Bodie, California. I was just trying to shoot the Milky Way over the barn, when somebody turned on a light behind me. Initially, I was upset. However, when I saw the shadow in the photo, I realized serendipity can help the creative process too.

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