Photographer Hallgrimur P. Helgason captured this stunning image of the Northern Lights resembling a giant phoenix. (Caters News Agency)

For many, simply witnessing the Northern Lights can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. PhotographerHallgrimur P. Helgason has had that pleasure several times, but perhaps no other time has measured up to this recent photo shoot.

"It’s really a thrill shooting the aurora, especially when they are so playful like they were that night," Helgason told .

After photographing for about an hour, Helgason noticed the aurora borealis taking the shape of a giant phoenix.

"I have to admit that I always get an adrenalin kick when the lights burst out like that — that particular shot was the top one of the night," he added.

Take a look at the photos above. Do you see the majestic creature?

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The Northern Lights seen near Hallbankgate in North Cumbria, on Feb. 27, 2014. (Stuart Walker/Caters News Agency)