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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Bjørn J on September 11, 2015, 14:54:00

Title: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Bjørn J on September 11, 2015, 14:54:00

Finally the clouds are gone for a few days, and despite very low solar activity, great auroras appeared last night. A slight tilt in Earth's magnetic field let the solar wind in, setting fire to the colourful lights.
It was a dark moonless night, and with no snow on the ground the landscape is black, making it hard to find a foreground. All I found was the little tree, and I had to wade into the water to get it in the photos. It was extremely humid, the camera was soaking wet, and I had to wipe the front glass every 10 seconds. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 14-24mm, ISO 1600, 8-12 sec.

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: John Geerts on September 11, 2015, 15:07:10

Wow, astonishing, Bjørn !

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Jakov Minić on September 11, 2015, 15:30:37

Oh how I like your photos Bjørn J!
For years and years you have been treating me with the Aurora Borealis photos. I envy you so much for having such a natural phenomena where you live.

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Akira on September 12, 2015, 08:50:22

Bjørn, thanks, as always, for sharing the stunning aurora images.  #2 is my favorite.  Your effort has been very well paid off.

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Mike G on September 12, 2015, 09:23:01

WOW, nuff said

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: elsa hoffmann on September 12, 2015, 09:57:23

cool shots!

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Jacques Pochoy on September 12, 2015, 11:06:02

Wow ! Great aurora and great pictures... :-)

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: David Paterson on September 12, 2015, 11:49:33

Magnificent, and well worth all the waiting you have had. These put my puny Scottish efforts into true perspective!

(There was supposed to be a strong aurora last night but of course it was cloudy here.)

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 12, 2015, 20:38:01

Strange, I am a little sheep that can wonder and be moved by everyday things over and over again. Arctic light photos simply do not move me. Maybe I have to go watch them in person?

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Erik Lund on September 12, 2015, 21:06:54

Very nice action 😉 with the tree tilted looks a little funny, so I like it straight up, also I like the ground to be in the frame. Lights are best in # 3 and 4
Amazing as always!

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Olivier on September 12, 2015, 21:09:41

It is the first time I get such a sense of flow when watching auroras pictures. The second a third images are especially successful with regard to this. Bravo!

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Bjørn J on September 12, 2015, 21:20:52

Thanks for the comments.
Frank, you are very welcome to experience the auroras "live". I will take you to the best locations :)

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 12, 2015, 21:25:05

Thank you very much. I am not in travel mode currently but
generally I love the North very much, enjoy Movies from there
especially. I need outdoor housing for my Sinar....

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Gary on September 12, 2015, 21:37:34

OMG ... OMG ... OMG ... OMG

While I am of the school of "only the final image matters' ... I, and the rest of us photogs here, do appreciate the work involved in the capture.

As to the capture ... all I can say is OMG. (Especially the last image.)

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: afx on September 12, 2015, 23:01:31

F!!!!!

I have seen quite a few of your excellent aurora shots so far.
This is a new level. Absolutely stunning.

Where did the humidity come from? Spray of the water or what?

cheers
afx

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Bjørn J on September 12, 2015, 23:12:54

Quote from: afx on September 12, 2015, 23:01:31

F!!!!!

I have seen quite a few of your excellent aurora shots so far.
This is a new level. Absolutely stunning.

Where did the humidity come from? Spray of the water or what?

cheers
afx

Thank you Andreas!
No water spray. Clear sky and temperature around 7-8 Celsius somehow caused extreme condensation on the camera and lens, but not so much on my clothes. Could be because I was close to (and in) the water, in a partly boggy area.

Title: Re: At last - clear sky and Auroras
Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on October 01, 2015, 20:44:01

Stunning set Bjørn! The last one is my favorite, in part because of the stronger violet color.