The glow of the Mall of America ice castles

Photographers come out at night to capture the colorful LED lighting that illuminates the Mall of America ice castles. (Sun staff photo by Mike Hanks)

The organically grown ice castles at Mall of America sparkle by sunlight during the day and glow by LED light at night. The castles, in the north parking lot across the street from the mall, are scheduled to remain open daily through Feb. 20, weather permitting. (Sun staff photo by Mike Hanks)

One look at an illuminated ice castle. (Sun staff photo by Mike Hanks)

A second look at the same illuminated ice castle. (Sun staff photo by Mike Hanks)