A Quiet Conversation with the Aurora

Description

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.

Taken By

Jenny Zhang

Taken On

January 23, 2026

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

Assignments

Weather, Seasons and Sky