"By rights, we humans ought to live in constant wonderment, amazed by every star, cloud, leaf, feather, fish and rock. Amazed by the supreme improbability of our own intricate existence. But except for a gifted few (artists and mystics), we lack the stamina for so much mystery. It takes a shock -- a sudden burst of beauty -- to wake us to the wonder of our reality."-- Candace Savage, Aurora: The Mysterious Northern Lights
Date: December 27, 2008
Time: 4:59 p.m. PST
Location: Dana Point, California
Camera: Kodak Z650 Zoom Digital
Exposure: Automatic (with flash)