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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Greatest Show on Earth

On an enchanting evening at Vestrahorn in Iceland, nature treated us to a brief yet intense spectacle. The Vestrahorn Mountains stood as silent witnesses to a magical show in the night sky. The aurora, like a fleeting artist, graced us with its vibrant hues for a moment that felt suspended in time, only to vanish as swiftly as it had appeared. It was a truly ephemeral dance of lights, leaving an indelible mark on our memories.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Iceland
Camera: ILCE-7SM3
Copyright: © Peter O'Hara