Northern Lights are a common thing to see in central Alberta Canada. Especially during the fall and winter months. They do happen all year long, they just seem to be more common at certain times.

Finding a nice dark country road is your best bet to see them, away from light pollution. I was hanging out at Bearberry Cabins, so was treated to completely dark skies and amazing views.

I'd have to say this may have been the brightest/deepest colours I've seen yet. I have seen more active shows, but the deep pink and reds were stunning.

I just use my cell phone for pictures. I do not edit my photos at all. A simple crop or straightening, but never the colours or any of that. If I ever do, I mention that it is edited in the caption. These pictures are all just from using the automatic "Night Mode" setting on my Samsung phone. If it's dark enough, the phone automatically puts itself in that setting. It's taking about 3 second exposure shots then at that point. I did include a photo of the phone taken out of night mode. My eyes still saw it brighter than that photo picked up. It's hard to show what you get to see with your eyes, verses how a phone or camera pick them up. You'll just have to see for yourself one day hopefully!