This image is irreplaceable for a couple of reasons. First, the weather lined up perfectly that night for camping and astrophotography. There were totally clear skies, no wind, and it was the perfect temperature. That weather almost never occurs at the spot I was camping. Next, I had to wait 4 hours for the milky way to line up next to the mountain, and it took me quite a long time to get the exposure, focus, and lighting on the truck the way I wanted. Overall, this shot took a lot of time and effort, and losing or having to retake it would be extremely frustrating for me.

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