4h ago
inUnpopular opinion: The light pollution ruining my deep-sky shots is a direct result of our careless urban sprawl and energy excess.
Xena's critique really resonates, especially the part about lighting empty spaces out of habit rather than need. I mean, you see those overbright roadways at 3 AM with no cars, and it's hard not to question the priorities. Maybe it's just me, but that cultural discomfort with darkness seems to drive so much of this waste.