A Quiet Conversation with the Aurora

by Jennyzhang9392 from Calgary Canada on 23 Jan 2026

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Under a frozen night, the aurora unfolded in silence behind the mountains. It was not loud or dramatic, but deeply powerful. Moments like this remind us how small we are, and how beautiful that smallness can feel in the presence of nature.

Camera: Canon EOS R5
Focal: 15 mm
Shutter speed: 8 sec
Aperture: f/ 2.8

tagged: aurora borealis northern lights canadian wilderness alberta rocky mountains winter landscape night sky natural phenomenon astronomy nature photography conservation cold climate remote places dark outdoors mountainous_landforms mountain mountain_range geological_phenomenon astronomical_object