Aurora Borealis

This huge and amazing display is an artistic representation of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, that spans the entire 5 story height of the Glenbow Museum.

Every 30 minutes, a 4 minute light show comes on, with rainbow lights shimmering and shining up and down the huge length of the structure in ever-shifting patterns, accompanied by atmospheric sounds and music.

Seriously, 5 stories high, weighing in at just over 2 tons...it's pretty big!

It is very cool to watch, especially from the very bottom looking up along its length, a view I tried to replicate in this shot. Once again, I only wish my camera could do this huge and majestic piece of art the proper justice!

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