Arctic Glow
Alaska
Aurora borealis reflecting in still Alaska water. Swirling green lights mirrored perfectly, hoarfrost crystals glowing in the foreground, silhouetted spruce trees framing the scene. When everything aligns—active aurora, calm water, clear skies, bitter cold—you get moments like this. A different aurora experience than the explosive overhead corona. This is the quiet dance of winter lights. Photo © copyright by Michael Schultz.