Sunflowers under a Crescent Moon

Sunflowers under a Crescent Moon – Print by Mike Dooley Photography

Once the sun sinks below the horizon, the camera doesn’t get put away. Some of the most beautiful colors of the day appear after sunset, when the world slows and the light softens.

On this summer night, I was fortunate enough to watch a thin crescent moon rise above a field of sunflowers, casting a gentle glow across the blooms. The sky was calm, the air still, and the light felt almost ethereal—quiet, fleeting, and easy to miss if you weren’t paying attention.

Sunflowers under a Crescent Moon captures that delicate in-between moment, where day gives way to night and nature reveals something unexpected. It’s a reminder that beauty doesn’t always arrive when we expect it, and the most rewarding moments are often the ones worth waiting for.

Printed using museum-grade materials and archival inks, this piece is crafted to preserve subtle tones, rich detail, and the peaceful energy of a summer evening. Whether displayed in a home, office, or curated space, it brings a sense of calm, patience, and quiet wonder into the room.