The magic of aurora borealis is not just the color but also the shapes and textures that dance across the sky. Each moment is different from the next as the sun’s invisible energy is deflected by Earth’s powerful magnetic field and swirling atmosphere. Though often a rare sight in the Tetons, the aurora put on a dramatic show in May of 2024 as a historic series of earth-directed solar flares created a show that was seen around the world.

Mangelsen shares an extraordinary moment in nature’s grand story and how this fine art photograph brings the wild inside for us to enjoy.