YORI HIROKAWA, Heavenly Blessed Nights (LANDSCAPE 2025)

The aurora borealis are caused by solar flares. Solar activity peaks every 11 years, and 2025 marks that peak. I visited southern Iceland to coincide with this. Illuminated by the aurora, Iceland's majestic landscapes appeared like another world. It was a reward for waiting hours in the cold. Truly a blessing from heaven.

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