While seeing them for the first time was (at least to me) absolutely incredible, each time still leaves me in awe. They're just stunning. The first time I saw them was in Sweden, and I posted some pictures form that night here: http://www.laureninsweden.blogspot.com/2009/03/northern-lights.html. I've seen some beautiful shows since being in Alaska, and I am sure I'll be seeing more before I leave!
My best memory of seeing the lights here was last fall in the village of Elim. I was there for the weekend at a CYAK High School Retreat called Fall Blast. On Saturday night, we were playing a game called Mission Impossible - running through the village with our teams collecting clues and trying not to get caught by the ever-sneaky flashlight holders - all the while watching the northern lights dance in all of their glory above us. They were beautiful. And bright. And plain awesome in the truest sense of the word. I didn't have my camera with me, but I definitely took plenty of mental pics that I won't be forgetting any time soon.
Fortunately for you, last week my friend Robyn texted and called me in the middle of the night telling me, "THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE OUT!" I quickly (or as quickly as I could considering I was pretty sleepy still) ran to the window, and sure enough, there they were. I piled on my snow gear, grabbed my camera and a bucket (who needs a tripod?) and headed out on the back porch. I got a few pics - but mostly just enjoyed sitting outside and soaking it in. After 30 minutes it was getting pretty chilly and so I headed back in. But I went to sleep once again filled with amazement at God's creation and feeling so blessed to be able to experience it in such a cool way yet again.
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| Such a bright green streak - I didn't do a great job of focusing the trees at first, but alas, the lights are still bright! |
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| All throughout the sky. |
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| Arigaa!! |
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