Just south of Orion's Belt, the bright nebula Orion is visible with the naked eye in a dark sky. For me one of the compelling features of the Orion Nebula are the wispy clouds of dust that surround the nebular core. The cloudy streaks give the impression of movement, like smoke or mist moving with the wind. I composed this image to highlight a beautiful portion of that dusty perimeter where the faint nebular clouds appear to be flowing rivulets converging at the core.
Gary Lopez is a fine art astrophotographer. His images have received recognition in international fine art photography competition and his work is represented by Gallery Sur, Carmel, CA, USA. Gary is also a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and scientist. He has produced more than 40 documentary films and series, including television programs for Jacques Cousteau and his son, Jean-Michel Cousteau. His programs have been broadcast nationally in the United States, distributed through out Europe and Asia, and have received many awards for excellence.
Awards Nominee, Nature, International Color Awards, 2022
First Place, Nature, International Photography Awards, 2021
Honorable Mention(3), Nature, International Photography Awards, 2021
Honorable Mention, Nature, Black & White Spider Awards, 2021
Nominee, Nature, International Color Awards, 2021
First Place, Nature, International Photography Awards, 2020
Honorable Mention, Nature, International Photography Awards, 2020
Honorable Mention, Abstract, Black & White Spider Awards, 2020
Honorable Mention, Nature, Black & White Spider Awards, 2020
Nominee (2), Nature, International Color Awards, 2019
Honorable Mention (2), Nature, International Color Awards, 2019
