Seeing it coming

Our night started early, but with more beauty to the camera than to the naked eye. I was desperately hoping for the aurora earlier in the night than later. Heavier cloud was forecast to be on the way and it’s direction closed off our options pretty early. We saw the clear sky over us become eaten up by cloud while still waiting on the aurora to break through, but sometimes staying put and patient is the best way forward.

“We are so lucky now. It became clear again just in time. Perfect perfect.”

I was in touch with another guide a ways through the night and we confirmed our locations with each other, seeking more favourable weather, but the truth is, we probably couldn’t have been more lucky.

The sky cleared up above us and the aurora danced and danced. It was as beautiful to stop and watch as it was to continue to photograph. I loved the clouds, the colours, the scale, and the feeling of magic being in the right place at the right time.