Prelude to Midnight

On May 10, 2024, I made my way to Devils Tower as one of the most powerful geomagnetic storms in decades reached Earth. Multiple coronal mass ejections had erupted from the sun in the days prior, eventually producing a G5 Extreme geomagnetic storm with a Kp index reaching 9.

This photograph was captured roughly an hour after sunset, when darkness was finally beginning to reveal what was happening overhead. Soft greens and blues stretched across one side of the sky while violet and magenta began appearing around Devils Tower. Stars remained visible through the color, with several streaks cutting across the exposure as the first part of an extraordinary night unfolded.

At this point, the sky was beautiful, but it hadn't shown us what it was truly capable of yet.

Over the next several hours, the aurora continued to strengthen until around midnight, when the display I witnessed became almost unbelievable. What began as subtle bands of color surrounding Devils Tower would eventually erupt into one of the most intense Northern Lights displays I have ever stood beneath.

• Classic Borderless Frameless Prints – Printed on museum-grade cotton rag paper in a lustre finish, perfect for custom framing. These have an archival life of 100 years in typical display conditions and 200 years in dark storage. This style does NOT come with a frame.

• Metal Print – Satin-finish vibrancy and vibrant color depth and detail; edge-to-edge imagery on aluminum with sleek, modern finish. Mounted on a 3/4" float mount with pre-cut hanging holes. This medium style does NOT come with a frame.

• Float Frame Canvas Pro – Museum-grade artistry and timeless presentation; printed on archival fine art canvas with exceptional color accuracy, depth, and texture. Each piece is hand-stretched and expertly mounted within a refined floating frame that creates the illusion of the image “suspended” inside the frame. Crafted in Italy, these canvases combine traditional craftsmanship with modern precision for unmatched quality and longevity. Ready to hang and built to last, this premium format brings warmth, dimension, and a gallery-level finish to any space.

• Each print:

  • Ships ready to display (canvas and metal only come ready to hang)

  • Printed using archival-quality materials for 100+ year longevity

📅 Shipping Timeline:
Please allow 2–6 weeks for production and delivery for float frame wall art. Please allow 2 weeks for metals and classic borderless prints for production and delivery. Each piece is made-to-order and carefully inspected for quality before shipping.

📐 Custom Sizing:
Custom sizes or special installation inquiries are welcome. Please contact Ellen directly for bespoke sizing, framing, or large-scale project options either through my contact page or emailing ellenscollection@gmail.com

🕯️ Care & Longevity:
Each piece is crafted using archival materials for 100+ years of display life. To preserve the integrity of your artwork, display it away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth as needed.