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Winged Victory as the Northern Lights Dance

The northern lights rarely make themselves visible as far south as Copenhagen. But, on rare occasion, especially in years like this with strong solar activity, it's possible. The result is a photo from the heart of Copenhagen, of one of the city's iconic monuments, set to the aurora borealis.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Alex Berger