About 1,500 light years away in the constellation Auriga is the bright nebula, The Flaming Star. The glowing blue region at the center of this image is created by the light from a massive, blue dwarf star, AE Auriga, reflecting off of the surrounding dust. The intense energy released by Auriga is churning and roiling the surrounding gas and dust creating the appearance of violent storm clouds.
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
