Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Last night, a most beautiful display of light fell upon us from the north. From end to end of the starry expanse, the aurora borealis pulsed and shimmered above us—all the work of the sun showering charged particles upon the magnetic shield enveloping our planet.

When you experience the northern lights, as we did last night, you quickly set aside all thoughts of the science behind them and simply stand below in wonderment. This is how the sky became my garden.

I am sharing three photographs I captured at the peak of the light display.

Desiree in a Wash of Colors

Northern Lights Above the Lake

Desiree on the Back Deck

—Mitchell Hegman