Northern Lights over Abisko - Green flowing in the Arctic sky by Heidrun Schlegel

About "Northern Lights over Abisko - Green flowing in the Arctic sky"

by Heidrun Schlegel

About the artwork

Above the snow-covered horizon of Abisko in Swedish Lapland, a veil of green light gracefully drifts across the sky. The night is clear, the air is icy cold and there is an almost meditative silence. In this scene, the light emerges from nowhere - as if the sky itself had decided to speak in colour for a moment. This image is a classic example of what aurora photography is all about: atmosphere, vastness and a sense of something bigger than ourselves.

The Aurora Borealis is shown here in its typical play of colours - predominantly green, interspersed with gentle transitions to turquoise. It spreads across the starry sky like a silky veil, moving slowly as if it were dancing. The mountains in the distance stand out darkly against the glowing sky, while the snow on the ground reflects the light like a silent mirror.

Abisko, north of the Arctic Circle, is considered one of the best places in the world to observe the Northern Lights thanks to its microclimate. Regular sightings are possible here even when solar activity is low.

The formation of the Northern Lights can be explained scientifically: solar wind hits the Earth's magnetic field and produces light in the high atmosphere. But anyone who has ever stood under the Northern Lights knows that physical knowledge fades in the face of the experience. It is a moment of humility, of inner expanse, of connection with the cosmos.

This picture was taken with a long exposure - the light unfolds softly but powerfully. The deliberate landscape format emphasises the expansiveness, the composition gives the eye space. As a mural, it brings depth and calm - whether in living rooms, surgeries, hotels or meditation areas.