15 Photos From The 2022 Northern Lights Photographer Of The Year

Chasing the Light – David Erichsen: As a kid growing up, chasing the Northern Lights had always been a mystical dream. Even though I've been lucky enough to witness quite a few shows over the last few years, it never gets old. What's not pictured in this shot are the several nights I wandered out to this cave in sub-zero temperatures waiting for just a hint of green to dance through this frozen window. After repeatedly striking out, I finally got another opportunity on a night following a huge G2 with clear skies. I knew the recent CME (coronal mass ejection) might be strong enough to make this 2-hour midnight hike worth the journey. As I made my way out to the cave, my walk quickly became a full-on run as I saw the sky split open with magnificent color. Sadly, the ice cave collapsed on itself a couple months ago, which just shows that you have to chase every opportunity before it's gone.