Ancient Byzantine church (V-VI century) in Shivta, the Negev Desert

            Astro modified Nikon D610, tracked/stacked/blended

As you gaze up at the night sky from the ancient church in Shivta, the Negev Desert, you are struck by the vastness and timelessness of the universe. This is a place steeped in history, a place that has seen empires rise and fall, yet the stars above remain constant, shining brightly in the darkness.

The Orion constellation is a beacon of light in the inky blackness, its bright stars forming a distinctive pattern that has been recognized and celebrated by countless civilizations throughout human history. And yet, as you stand here in this place of ancient ruins, you are reminded that these empires and civilizations are merely fleeting moments in the grand scheme of things.

The beauty of the night sky and the enduring nature of the stars remind us that there is something bigger and more profound than the ebb and flow of human history. The church, with its intricate architecture and ancient carvings, is a reminder of the many empires that have come and gone in this region, each leaving their own unique mark on the landscape.

But as you look up at the stars, you are reminded that no matter how powerful or enduring any empire may seem, they are all ultimately subject to the same laws of nature and the same cycles of time. The Orion constellation shines down on this ancient place, a symbol of the timeless and enduring nature of the universe and the beauty that can be found in the simplest of things.

Taken on: February 4, 2022

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Camera: Nikon D610, f/3.2, 1307 sec, 26mm, ISO 1000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D610
Aperture:	f/3.2
Exposure Time:	1307
Focal Length:	26mm
ISO:	1000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 23.1 (Windows)
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