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AURORA of the nature

A dream came true

By DollyPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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The small village of Aurora nestled in the Arctic Circle, was known for its long, dark winters and the spectacular light show that lit up the night sky. The Northern Lights, or the aurora borealis, was a natural phenomenon that attracted visitors from all over the world.

Samantha was one such visitor, a photographer from the city, she had come to Aurora to capture the Northern Lights in all their glory. She had heard stories of the lights being so bright that they could be seen even during the day and she was determined to capture that on camera.

As soon as she arrived, she checked into her cabin and set out to explore the village. The locals were friendly and welcoming, they told her stories of how the lights had been a part of their lives for generations. They spoke of how the lights would dance in the sky, creating patterns that were as unique as fingerprints, and how they believed that the lights were a manifestation of their ancestors' spirits.

Samantha was intrigued, she had never heard of such stories before. She asked the locals to take her to the best spot for viewing the lights and they took her to a hilltop that overlooked the village. As she climbed the hill, she could see the village lights twinkling below, and as she reached the top, she saw the Northern Lights for the first time.

The lights were a brilliant green, with hints of purple and blue. They danced in the sky, creating patterns that were mesmerizing. Samantha was awestruck, she had never seen anything like it before. She quickly set up her camera and began taking pictures, capturing the beauty of the lights in all their glory.

The lights danced in the sky for hours, and Samantha couldn't take her eyes off them. She was so engrossed in capturing the lights on camera that she didn't even realize how cold it was getting. The locals had to remind her to come down from the hill and warm up.

As she sat by the fire, drinking hot cocoa and looking through the pictures she had taken, she realized that the Northern Lights were not just a natural phenomenon, they were a symbol of something deeper, something spiritual. The lights represented the connection between the living and the dead, and the never-ending cycle of life and death.

Samantha left Aurora the next day, but she would never forget the Northern Lights. They had changed her perspective on life.

she had captured them in a way that she never thought possible. She knew that the pictures she had taken would be the highlight of her career.

As she returned home, she put together an exhibition of her Northern Lights photographs. The exhibition was a huge success, and people were amazed at the beauty and mysticism that the lights held. Many of her photographs were sold, and she was even offered a book deal to document her journey and her experience with the Northern Lights.

Samantha returned to Aurora every year, to capture the Northern Lights in different seasons, different weather and different lights. She learned more about the local culture, and their beliefs. She realized that the Northern Lights were not only a natural wonder, they were also a cultural and spiritual one, and that made them even more special. She was proud to have been able to capture that on her photographs and share it with the world.

Samantha's photographs of the Northern Lights not only captured the beauty of the natural phenomenon but also the cultural and spiritual significance it holds for the people of Aurora. Her work helped to raise awareness and appreciation for the Northern Lights, not just as a tourist attraction but also as a symbol of the connection between the living and the dead, and the power of nature to inspire awe and wonder. Her work continues to inspire others to visit Aurora and experience the Northern Lights for themselves, and to appreciate the cultural and spiritual significance that it holds for the local community.

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Dolly

just started living my life, and poems are my partner, make sure to like follow and help me grow.

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