Lourens de Beer, an Ermelo resident, recently captured a breathtaking photo of the aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights.

The high-resolution image was taken in the “Prairies” near Kirriemuir, Alberta, Canada, at 01:00 during a visit to his children and grandchildren.

De Beer described the experience as unforgettable and shared the unique challenges he faced while taking the photo.

“I didn’t have a tripod with me and had to lie flat on my stomach on the grass in -3°C, with my hand under the lens to lift and hold it steady,” he recounted.

Despite the freezing conditions, his determination paid off, resulting in this stunning capture.