The Photo Theory: “We don’t take photos to remember how things looked, we take them to remember how they felt…They are proof of the life we lived and memories we can’t return to.”
This moment, this northern lights show, on November 12, 2025 truly left me awestruck. And grateful. For where I live. The place I get to call home. The ability to walk out my door and witness the magnificence of nature. The safety and security I have here. It also inspired this poem. 💚
Awestruck
In a world that can feel overwhelming and heavy,
may you be awestruck…
by nature, with the magic of a sunset, a moonrise or a sky full of stars.
by kindness, compassion and support, in neighbourhoods and communities.
by peacewalks, and resistance songs; people rising together for change.
by the resolve, of those who keep showing up with heart, authenticity and love.
by yourself, as you become confident in shining your light, your way.
by simple moments, often taken for granted when peace and safety ground us.
Inspired by a phenomenal display of the Northern Lights and “captivated” as writing prompt from Beth Kempton’s #tinyautumn poem challenge.
On November 11—12, 2025 the night skies were lit up with dancing aurora, seen as far south as Florida, thanks to a massive G4 Geomagnetic Solar Storm.The sky was so bright, the reds so vivid, even to the naked eye. Light pollution within city limits could not dim the colourful show.
If the horizon wasn’t visible from where you were, all you had to do was look up. Pure magic! This photo is an edited version of one such view from our prairie farm.
Sandi Knight photo
Captivated
For a moment, the world forgot… its fear, its hatred, its division.
Messages flew with excitement, “Get outside! Look up! It’s unreal…”
For a moment, everyone paused, captivated by the magic in the sky.
“You might think this is just a blank card, but to me, it’s a piece of art that you are sharing. Sandi has the ability to capture emotion with her unique perspective and frame of reference which inspires joy and happiness when you look at her cards.”
“I love giving a beautiful card with my own inspiring message on the inside. These are perfect for sending out to those you love for all special occasions.”
“Lovely, unique, high quality cards showcasing the beauty of the local landscape. A wonderful way to brighten some’s day, or to frame and keep.”
*Printed in Canada on FSC certified archival paper, manufactured responsibly with a reduced effect on the environment.
Whether on quiet country walks, in our farmyard or on a favourite trail, my camera is always close at hand. Documenting and sharing moments in time from our family farm in rural Manitoba is an integral part of my daily life. More images can be found on Instagram @sandiknight.
Florals
From our farmyard, the open prairies, rural roadsides and a friend’s garden, these captures represent the beauty and joy flowers of all kinds bring to my life.
“After the rain” ~ apple blossoms“Lean on me” ~ sunlit tulips“Slowly, softly, spring arrived” ~ Prairie Crocus“Hello neighbour” ~ sunflower“Spring on the prairies” ~ Prairie Crocus“If I were a flower, I’d want to dance” ~ Cosmos“Summer Party” ~ Coneflower“Limelight” ~ Hydrangea“Unexpected blossoms” ~ wild plum“Roadside beauty” ~ Yellow Lady’s Slipper“Small but mighty solar panel” ~ Prairie Crocus “Grow your own way” ~ Black-eyed Susan Vine
Sunsets
I will never tire of praire sunsets. They breathe life into the sky and bring a calmness to my heart. I love the every changing skies, wide-open spaces and peacefulness of watching the stunning transformations at the end of day.
“Wheat dance at sunset’ “Beauty does not require perfection”“Prairie Love’“Prairie perspective”“Colour outside the lines”“Sunset magic”“You’re not alone”“Sunset on history” “Canola catching the sun”“Hopper full of gold”“Change is in the air”“Prairie Silhouette”And the sky whispered, “Be still”“Brilliance”“Sky writer”“Hope is on the horizon” ~ winter sunset“Twilight twirled her brush”“Endlesss possibilities”“A dance with light”
Northern Lights
On November 11th & 12th, 2025 a massive G4 Geomagnetic Solar Storm (scale is G0 to G5) created a phenomenal display of the Northern Lights. The sky was so bright, the reds so vivid, even to the naked eye. Light pollution within city limits could not dim the colourful dance. If the horizon wasn’t visible from where you were, all you had to do was look up. Pure magic! These are edited shots taken from our farm during those memorable evenings. My first attempt at capturing the aurora! 💚
“Awestruck”“Captivated” “Cosmic Dance”“Sky High”“Sharing the sky”
Birds and Butterflies
From endangered species like the Red-headed woodpecker to the common American Robin, our farmyard is visited by over 80 species of birds yearly. With milkweed abundant on our rural roadsides, monarch butterflies also find our area a welcoming habit which is enhanced by flowering native trees and a diversity of flowers in my garden. These are some of my favourite captures to date.
“Knock on wood” ~ Red-headed woodpecker“Pause a moment” ~ Ruby-throated hummingbird“Stopping by to say hello” ~ American Robin “Land softly” ~ Monarch butterfly“Move to your own beat” ~ Monarch“Winged beauty”~ Monarch butterfly“Believe you can” ~Ruby-throated hummingbird
Crops
Canola will always be the star of the show on the Canadian prairies, but wheat, alfalfa and sunflowers also make appearances on this card series.
“Dancing in the breeze” ~ canola“Almost ready for harvest” ~ wheat“Beauty and the Beast” ~ canola and mammatus clouds“Blowin’ in the wind”~ alfalfa blossoms“Country roads are golden” ~ canola in bloom “Always face the sun” ~ sunflowers
Autumn
The best season! Cool mornings, warm days, trees dressing into their vibrant hues, leaves letting go and dancing downward. From our farmyard, my favourite trails and parks these are a few on my most-loved captures.
“Wander a while”“Magic morning light”“Whitemud River reflections”“The Collection”“Reach for the sky”“Autumn Bliss”
The Lake
Our farm is near Lake Manitoba so a trip to it’s shores is always a welcome reprieve in the summer.
“Tranquil lakeside moments”“Dog days of summer”
A favourite capture…
Originally printed for a fundraiser for mental health awareness.
“I’m here to listen”
Winter
Oh the beauty of winter! Snow, hoarfrost and rimefrost magically transform the landscape. Harsh winds sculpt beautiful snowdrifts, and the light and skies are enchanting!
“Stardust”“Drift away”“Simple wishes”“Winter Wonderland”“Peaceful winter morning”“Snowy sentinel”“Let it snow’“The best way to look is up”“Wrapped in white”“Country contrast’“Welcome to Narnia”“Beauty in every season”“Beauty does not require perfection”“Embracing winter’“Unruly line-up”
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