Few natural phenomena compare to the drama, surprise, and beauty of the
northern lights. Witnessing their dance across the sky is a magical and
unforgettable experience. Capturing the aurora borealis with a camera,
though, takes careful planning and persistence, an understanding of the
science, attention to the data and conditions, and a dose of luck.
For over a decade, landscape photographer Paul Zizka has been on a chase
to capture the northern lights - one that has taken him right off his
doorstep in Banff, Canada, throughout the Canadian Rockies, and to the
far-flung corners of the Northern Hemisphere: the Northwest Territories,
Yukon, Nunavik, Labrador, Iceland, and Greenland.
This spectacular collection compiles Zizka's finest northern lights
photographs and showcases the varied nature of this celestial display in
an array of settings. From electric green to royal purple, streaking the
sky over mountains or reflecting off iceberg-laden seas, Spirits in the
Sky displays the aurora borealis like you've never seen it before.