Capitol Reef National Park

Starry Night at Gifford Homestead: I shot this photo in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. In this historic area, Mormon pioneers once settled a small isolated community (Fruita) which never exceeded 10 families. The Gifford Homestead was once occupied by Gifford family for 41 years. I believe, for Giffords and other Fruita residents, such a starry night was just a part of their “normal” life. However, nowadays, dark skies have become a luxury for many of us due to light pollution in cities.