Following the setting Sun yesterday evening was a distant world — one that has been shrouded with clouds for billions of years. A world reflecting so much sunlight that it can be spotted during broad daylight. Venus.

For years I have had the goal of resolving the planet against a foreground or landscape, and just maybe, human beings. Last night, I got that opportunity.

I am proud to present the Space Needle, human beings, and a planet the size of Earth 66 million kilometers away in a single image.

Equipment: Canon 6D Mark II, Sigma 150-600mm lens.