In the vast tapestry of the night, where stars once danced in celestial delight, the Moon emerges, a luminary beacon, casting its ethereal glow upon the enchanted land of the high desert. Yet it is the absence of light pollution —that intrusive veil woven by human hands— that allows us to truly behold the magic of Earth’s companion celestial body.

In the absence of artificial illumination, the Moon unveils its true radiance: a soft and gentle luminosity that spills across the darkness, irradiating the world with a whispering grace.

In the tranquil darkness, the Moon invites us to contemplate the mysteries of the universe. Its serene presence reminds us of our humble existence amidst the vastness of the expanse above us. We become aware of our place in the cosmic symphony, connected to the Moon's ebb and flow, its gravitational tug subtly shaping the tides of our lives each day.

With each exposure on the film we manipulate Antoine’s astronomical apparatus to help unfold a delicate dance between light and shadow. The Moon, once a mere speck in the urban sky, now emerges as a celestial masterpiece. Its craters, like delicate brushstrokes, create an exquisite texture on its surface, revealing the scars of its cosmic journey.

Betsy’s century-old camera allows us to capture these phases with magnified imperfections, preserving the Moon's enchantment for generations to come. Each image becomes a testament to our yearning to grasp the intangible, to hold a fragment of the sublime in our hands. It is through the lens of human artistic expression that we can translate the Moon's ethereal beauty, capturing the magic that resides within its ancient, cratered face.

This is an invitation into the night, where the Moon emerges as the protagonist of the starry stage. For it is in this sacred darkness that the Moon truly reveals its transcendent allure, casting a spell upon our hearts and inviting us to marvel at the wonders of our own universe.