"Look at the stars. See their beauty. And in that beauty, see yourself." — Draya Mooney Some places are private, hidden behind quiet gates and steep prices—and Spitzkoppe Lodge was certainly one of them. Yet it easily became the crown jewel of my entire Namibia trip: incredible food, unforgettable adventures, and views that left me speechless. It’s the one spot I’d return to in a heartbeat. That night, I tried something entirely new: capturing the Milky Way reflected in the pool. I made plenty of mistakes, and the reflection didn't turn out quite as well as I'd hoped - offering only a small window of what could have been. I need more practice with water reflections, still - standing beneath that desert sky, I felt a quiet sense of pride in taking the shot. Photo by Alexander Seleznyov May 19, 2026 - Spitzkoppe, Namibia