Nature served up a stunning double feature in the skies over Alberta, Canada, on June 9.
Aurora chaser and photographer Harlan Thomas (
Nature served up a stunning double feature in the skies over Alberta, Canada, on June 9.
Aurora chaser and photographer Harlan Thomas (
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