Northern lights - Into the Fjord

[ArcticShooter]

This image is taken tonight. Played a little with levels and curves.
Added two more at Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/articshooter/)

[curiousgeorge]

Nice, I like the foreground too. The WB seems a little warm though.

You've been lucky with the weather, I'm still waiting for the skies to clear here, it's been raining for days.

[gixxer]

Another nice shot, good job.

[ArcticShooter]

The WB seems a little warm though.


Since it's getting cooler, I had to warm it up a bit ;)

The correct WB is around 4050K if you want to try it out yourself

[jkrohn]

very nice. I really like this photograph. Great Job and thanks for sharing

[BPL]

That's an incredible shot!

[tom1s]

Fantastic shot! Really beautiful.

[Jim G]

Beautiful. Lovely capture.

[sparker1]

Gorgeous shot.

[ArcticShooter]

Thank you all for the great comments.
Last night, the full moon was right behind me. So I guess it helped :)
I was hoping the the light would go in between the mountains. But I am never that lucky.
This fjord is the most photographed regarding northern lights where I live. I heard some other people taking pictures as well.
It's only 10 minutes by car so I can't complain :)

[canonloader]

Another beautiful shot. In the other thread you said you set WB to Florescent? What does that do over AWB?

[ArcticShooter]

Then it set the WB to 3800 or so. So that the image gets a nicer, clearer and more color blue sky. The aurora doesn't change much. Not really that big a difference but the colors pops more. It darkens the outdoor lights from houses so they don't steals the image too much. I guess I can do AWB all the time and change it in ACR later. But that is one less thing to do in PP

[canonloader]

Ah, OK, I guess changing it in AVR would be the same thing then. Never thought of that for night time shots. :)

[ictionalfuture]

Thats great i love it

[paul-t]

Another great shot, but I do find the (car)lights distracting reflecting in the water, I would loose them but thats a personal thing.

[stuman16]

one word... WOW!

[kenyc]

Great shot!

[ArcticShooter]

Here is the same image but all the light and other dostracting items have been cloned away.

[kenyc]

Oh yeah! I like that even better!

[jdizzle]

Nicely done Artic! The edited version on the 2nd one is much better!

[Celestron]

TOTALLY AWESOME !!! I love Aurora shots ! Never seen one live but someday maybe !

[ArcticShooter]

one word... WOW!

Great shot!

Oh yeah! I like that even better!
Thank you for your comments, I just found out how do do multiple answers :rolleyes:

Nicely done Artic! The edited version on the 2nd one is much better!

Last night I was reading through the 7-point system by Scott Kelby, and one chapter was about doing reflection by mirror the sky into the lake.
I tried that and the original turned out better :)

TOTALLY AWESOME !!! I love Aurora shots ! Never seen one live but someday maybe !

Well, if you should ever show up here I would show you my hot spots :)

[ron4sc]

wow. not only are you lucky to have taken it but to also have been there to see it. It's on my list of things to see before I die.

[ArcticShooter]

wow. not only are you lucky to have taken it but to also have been there to see it. It's on my list of things to see before I die.

Thank you. The northern lights have always fascinated me. Remember as a kid, laying in the snow and watching the sky, stars, meteorites and of course the aurora. But we lived in the countryside so there were no disturbing lights.

[jgrotegut]

wow, thats a gorgeous shot, nice capture!

[Celestron]

I still am awed at this image ! Do you have more to post ?

[drevilsmom]

Beautiful shot!! I remember being about three, and my parents getting me up so I could see the Northern Lights in Southern Illinois. It is a rarity to see them that far south, but I still distinctly remember it! It was probably 1980 or 1981 I believe.

[ArcticShooter]

wow, thats a gorgeous shot, nice capture!
Thank you. I enjoyed these captures

I still am awed at this image ! Do you have more to post ?
Check my Flickr account. Link in my signature

Beautiful shot!! I remember being about three, and my parents getting me up so I could see the Northern Lights in Southern Illinois. It is a rarity to see them that far south, but I still distinctly remember it! It was probably 1980 or 1981 I believe.

I also remember being a kid and lay in the snow and look up into the sky.

[fatmod]

love it

[Sky of the Plains]

wow! love this shot, full moon luminates the fjord great!

I really wanna see the Aurora

[GuidoH]

Just amazing. I've been thinking on and off for a couple of years now to plan a trip to the North to not only see aurora's but also to photograph them. You've brought it up again. Thanks for sharing! ;)

[ArcticShooter]

Just amazing. I've been thinking on and off for a couple of years now to plan a trip to the North to not only see aurora's but also to photograph them. You've brought it up again. Thanks for sharing! ;)

Just post me a message and I will be more than willing to help you with your trip :)

[Nighthound]

Seeing the aurora over a lake in northern Michigan as a kid is what fueled my interest in astronomy which led me into astrophotography today. It almost puts one in a dream state while watching this natural phenomenon. Your photo is among the best I've ever seen, spectacular in composition, color and clarity. I would have preferred to be there, but your photo is the next best thing and brings back memories of that amazing night many years ago.

[ArcticShooter]

Seeing the aurora over a lake in northern Michigan as a kid is what fueled my interest in astronomy which led me into astrophotography today. It almost puts one in a dream state while watching this natural phenomenon. Your photo is among the best I've ever seen, spectacular in composition, color and clarity. I would have preferred to be there, but your photo is the next best thing and brings back memories of that amazing night many years ago.

Thank you for your comments. What is great with the northern light is that it keeps changing. When it is really active it is difficult to get a sharp image. It can sweep across the sky in just seconds.

I was in St.Petersburg, Russia this weekend and saw some great looking telescopes. Those where some expensive gear! I don't remember the names but I recognized some of the names from this forum.
It would be fun to try some astro photography some time.
Have to check if there is any active local group.

[Jethro790]

Fantastic image! Thank you for sharing it!

[acchildress]

That's another one of them "poster" shots. Great job.

[ArcticShooter]

Fantastic image! Thank you for sharing it!

That's another one of them "poster" shots. Great job.

Thank you both. Hopefully I will have some more soon. Now I am at work and will not be able to take pictures until the 21st this month :(
Next time I will bring my camera!
I just started working on the Northernmost LNG site in the world. So I was unsure about the rules for cameras

Also check my Flickr for more northern lights pictures.

Thank you for looking

[beano]

The northern lights AND the Norwegian fjords!!! That would be a dream come true for me. Beautiful shot! ;)

[ndpic]

Can I ask what settings do yu have your camera at?

[txcanon]

Absolutly beautiful photos!! I would like to see the Aurora Borealis someday.

[ArcticShooter]

The northern lights AND the Norwegian fjords!!! That would be a dream come true for me. Beautiful shot! ;)

Thank you

Can I ask what settings do yu have your camera at?

This was in manual. With f/3.5 and 20s exposure. ISO 100

Absolutly beautiful photos!! I would like to see the Aurora Borealis someday.
Let me know when you are arriving so that I can arrange tours;)

[monty28428]

Very nice ArcticShooter!

[Arctica]

Thank you



This was in manual. With f/3.5 and 20s exposure. ISO 100


Let me know when you are arriving so that I can arrange tours;)
You need to become an Aurora tour guide!:lol:
Your photos are outstanding AS.
Something I've always wanted to see and photograph.
Are the Auroras still evident in late March?
I'm looking at a weeks Snowboarding holiday about then and was looking at Finland (Levi) or somewhere in Norway(probably Hemesdal) What are the chances of catching the Auroras there (obviously away from the town lights)
I would look at a long weekend but I'd be afraid of not enough days if there was bad weather.

[RolyRatman]

Simply beautiful capture, thanks for sharing....:)

[Skippy29]

Magical shot

[Dusty]

Mesmerizing shot !
I'd love to see one of these.

[timescapes.org]

I LOVE it.

[GyRob]

i dont visit here much but wow what a fantastic shot , its stunning.
Rob.

[James Salenger]

Great shot, I have never seen the lights.

[ArcticShooter]

Great shot, I have never seen the lights.
Thank you for the comment. Will try to post more when I get some more :)

i dont visit here much but wow what a fantastic shot , its stunning.
Rob.
Thank you. You should also check out my Flickr for more of the same :)

I LOVE it.
Thank you.

Mesmerizing shot !
I'd love to see one of these.

Will be happy to show you around if you show up :)

[ArcticShooter]

Very nice ArcticShooter!
Thank you

You need to become an Aurora tour guide!:lol:
Your photos are outstanding AS.
Something I've always wanted to see and photograph.
Are the Auroras still evident in late March?
I'm looking at a weeks Snowboarding holiday about then and was looking at Finland (Levi) or somewhere in Norway(probably Hemesdal) What are the chances of catching the Auroras there (obviously away from the town lights)
I would look at a long weekend but I'd be afraid of not enough days if there was bad weather.

Thank you for your comments. You will only see the northern lights above the arctic circle and that means Finland. That is a 4-6 hours drive from where I live. March is good but not April since it is getting lighter then.

Simply beautiful capture, thanks for sharing....:)
Thank you for commenting :)

Magical shot
Thank you

[canonloader]

Helge, not often, but some nights you can see them far below the arctic circle. I have seen them here and down in Illinois even. But, not too often, unfortunately. Here's a link I bookmarked a couple years ago (http://www.extremeinstability.com/04-11-8.htm), that some guy made in Nebraska. I'd have loved to have seen these. :)

[ArcticShooter]

Helge, not often, but some nights you can see them far below the arctic circle. I have seen them here and down in Illinois even. But, not too often, unfortunately. Here's a link I bookmarked a couple years ago (http://www.extremeinstability.com/04-11-8.htm), that some guy made in Nebraska. I'd have loved to have seen these. :)

I know, but it is very weak the more south you get. But it is still nice to see it :)

[JLC]

my interest is to photograph the NL b4 I die, only hope to do aa good a job as you did.

[TheReal7]

Beautiful. I have yet to get lucky enough to photograph aurora borealis.

[Karl Johnston]

I'm getting an 11-16 2.8 specifically for this :) I do some northern lights, maybe I'll post some up myself. I love the second image, that's definately far better than the first. The orange light streak reflection was a bit distracting, and the orange in general (though I realize what it does for the aurora) was distracting too and happy it was removed.

[ArcticShooter]

I'm getting an 11-16 2.8 specifically for this :) I do some northern lights, maybe I'll post some up myself. I love the second image, that's definately far better than the first. The orange light streak reflection was a bit distracting, and the orange in general (though I realize what it does for the aurora) was distracting too and happy it was removed.

I will look forward to see some of your auroras in the future.
What brand lens are you getting?

[Buttkicker]

The Northern Lights are one of the wonders of the World IMHO
I really love this picture and the one with the lights cloned out is even better
a truly wonderful scene
green with envy
well done
Chris

[ArcticShooter]

The Northern Lights are one of the wonders of the World IMHO
I really love this picture and the one with the lights cloned out is even better
a truly wonderful scene
green with envy
well done
Chris

Thank you.
Did you see the BBC documentary: Joanna Lumley in the Land of the Northern Light» ?
That was recorded in my area and further north.
They will show it on Norwegian TV this coming Sunday, so I am looking forward for that.

[Buttkicker]

I have just watched it online... where do i get a ticket to the North pole LOL
a truly mesmerising experience

for anyone who wants a taste of the Northern Lights this is the TV show mentioned above
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00dhv1n/Joanna_Lumley_in_the_Land_of_the_Northern_Lights/

you must be quick though as I think they only show them online for 7 days after it was shown on TV

must add that I met a girl from Tromsø many many years ago on a vacation in Greece and she told me all about it being dark all day in the winter etc

and I have always been fascinated by the Lights etc
regards Chris

[mistermoe]

Incredible! That is just not fair! I need to move or buy some photo art!
Moe

[ArcticShooter]

I have just watched it online... where do i get a ticket to the North pole LOL
a truly mesmerising experience

for anyone who wants a taste of the Northern Lights this is the TV show mentioned above
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00dhv1n/Joanna_Lumley_in_the_Land_of_the_Northern_Lights/

you must be quick though as I think they only show them online for 7 days after it was shown on TV

must add that I met a girl from Tromsø many many years ago on a vacation in Greece and she told me all about it being dark all day in the winter etc

and I have always been fascinated by the Lights etc
regards Chris

Tried the link. It is for UK only :(

Incredible! That is just not fair! I need to move or buy some photo art!
Moe

I can sell you some of mine since that will be cheaper than moving ;)

[Buttkicker]

Tried the link. It is for UK only :(

sorry about that
must add that the BBC are showing the show in HD (hi definition) on the 26 december at 5.30pm here in the UK

cheers Chris