‘Land of Lights’ is an ongoing series documenting the aurorae of southern Australia.

Owing to their unique position relative to the Antarctic magnetic pole, regions such as Tasmania are often treated to dazzling displays of light. It has earned the name of this series — it truly is the land of lights.

Australia is home to some of the most pristine skies on earth. Given its isolation from all other nations, its wide swathes of land that remain uninhabited, its relatively clean and dry air, and its position in the middle of the southern hemisphere, it allows for an unparalleled view into the cosmos.

Australia has some of the most severe weather events on Earth. I’ve dedicated much of my time to chasing these events, documenting them from up close and within.

Living in Tasmania offers me free access to some of the most pristine wildernesses on earth. From the roaring Southern Ocean which flanks our south, the alpine mountain ranges that litter the island, open plains bearing fertile crops in the north, and perfectly unspoiled beaches, there’s much to see. After all, it’s what brought me here.