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South Dakota photographer captures breathtaking northern lights display

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

A few weeks ago, parts of the South Dakota sky lit up with the vivid colors of the Northern Lights. Christian Begeman viewed the spectacle through the lens of his camera.

Begeman is a photographer and videographer. He joined In the Moment to discuss the skill and luck it took to get the perfect photo.

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Learn more about his Northern Light photography.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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