When we go out at night we never know if we come back with something usable. Our weather here in Alberta, changes very quickly and even if we leave the city with clear skies above, by the time we reach a specific location it all might change (mind you, we need to travel quite a distance away from the city in many cases - sometimes more than 100km, which can make quite a difference as well). Landscape photography does require certain amount of sacrifice and hard work, though, so all we can do is do the work and hope for the best. Some days, the effort doesn't pay and some days, it is all well worth it.. With aurora, though, sometimes, all you need is sit on your own patio and enjoy the show! ;D

Kasia