The Emerald Tornado

One of my personal favourites, this image was shot on Prelude Lake, along the Ingraham Trail outside of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Photographed on the best aurora show I've ever experienced, February 25, 2006.

For more images of the north and the Aurora Borealis, please check out my new website, Arctic-Photo.com

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(139 comments)

[Kike] says:

Wow
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

me*voila - it's family time says:

Unbelievably beautiful!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

curlyson says:

spectacular!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

ster** says:

perfect surreal beauty..
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Fantastic.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

artic pj says:

One of the best northern lights photo I have seen.

Please post this photo with Search the Best
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Bowers says:

fab-u-lous
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

chaps1 says:

wow! beautiful!
clare xx
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

kevine323 says:

wow
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

RyanC Photography [deleted] says:

WOW, that is amazing....
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Alton @flickr says:

All these aurora borealis shots are thrilling! I'm in awe of the way you achieve such crisp clarity for the stars and details even as you catch these elusive lights in all their grandeur. Amazing. Bravo.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

chowitt says:

This is fantastic, thank you very much!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

mightyquinninwky©™ says:

Incredible!!! Thanks for sharing it!!! J(MQIL)
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

one_sixtyith says:

oooooooooh!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

imagepeace (((away from computer))) says:

OH my GOD!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

crash_pr says:

Really nice!!!! bad is too far from where i live :(
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Angelickiss [deleted] says:

looks like a spirit
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Jiminycricket says:

Wow wow wow ever since I was like six I wanted to go see this now I want to go more than ever!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Queen Roly says:

WOW
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Chi Liu says:

Amazing!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

katja_kat says:

wow, this is an instant favorite.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Fatpixel says:

empire of the allmighty Sun
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Flauto says:

Yikes - that's beautiul too !
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Dail Photography says:

Incredible beyond words. Absolutely amazing.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sanukphoto says:

Superb! Thank you!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

liz2005 says:

I would love to see this!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

queen_shawnee says:

Very beautiful.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

laniee75 says:

awesome! I was looking for tornados and I came across this...what a delight :)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

trouble-maker says:

wow, i love this aurora <3
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

gari.baldi says:

phantastic!!!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

AmyEmilia says:

OK, this is my 4th favorite in a row I think. But, one of the best in your Best set. Must have been incredible to see!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ZanPa says:

Magic, phantastic lights in these auroras
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

nataloo390 says:

Amazing!! it's so gorgeous.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

© ~Vision~A i r y ~ says:

words cant express.....!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

changedtodiffacc says:

Wow... this is truly amazing. I would love to be able to see this in motion.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Piulet says:

No words...
just faved
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

markkilner says:

Absolutely stunning
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

xavier . says:

crazy sun.....
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bluemarla says:

Amazing photo. I would love to see this in person someday.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

SuperKarmen says:

I believe that she is one of the photographies prettier than I have seen in my life. Congratulations.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

markkilner says:

Apparently I'm now eligible to hand out gold awards, so naturally this photo had to come first...

(gallery & instructions)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

DreamzInColor says:

Wow.... Love the enchanting green light against the dark starry sky and how it touches down behind the silhoette of trees.
Stunning capture.
Please add this amazing photo to *Dramatic Nature*
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

asawaa says:

Wow....
You just cant beat this for sheer beauty!

fave
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

the dog shouterer says:

looking at photos like this actually scare me a little. it's so amazing it doesn't seem possible. this is in my top 5 things to see in this life.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

hbp_pix says:

Wow! Happy to be fav # 246!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mollychicken says:

So lovely.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

BrandonMichael ☂ Photography says:

this is so pretty
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

© ~Vision~A i r y ~ says:

Your fantabulous flickr photo is a fave!
Please post this beauty to the Fave My Fave pool
www.flickr.com/groups/FaveMyFaves
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarah's Photographs says:

Insane! I love it!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

viacreativa says:

OMG! Blown away!

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

mei_fang_chan says:

that is.. amazing..
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt-James Turner - see u all soon :) says:

Fantastic, you're invited to post this to:
www.flickr.com/groups/rightplace-righttime/
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Christiano Pessôa_ says:

WOW, that is amazing....
I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

eyfrytrfmgr says:

it's extremely beutiful
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

soxfans22 says:

awesome
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Jörg Dickmann says:

This is so beautiful

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Fisheye, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

thinkfromscratch says:

absolutely breathtaking
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

sullivan06 says:

wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

buddhasstyle says:

Amazing... what wonderful world we life in..

I see this picture in the Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Fisheye Group
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

gordontarpley says:

one of the coolest photos i've seen!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt Hughes says:

Incredible. One of the best Aurora Borealis photos I've seen.
Please consider adding this to Abnormal Beauty.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

MaddyCakes says:

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Dream Light says:

wow absolutley spectacular
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

~David says:

Mate that is truly out of this world.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mrs. shelly says:

Awesome! Just spectacular

Please add your Beautiful Photo to:
Beauty is in the *Eye* of the Beholder!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

prop_xp says:

WOW !! incredible!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom Kempers says:

Breathtaking, don't know what to say.....except.....WOW !!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

alex robinson says:

I Think this is Art ! AWARD
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

tp8021 says:

Stunning....
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

No Fixed Address / TJ says:

Incredible image,
Well captured...
Bravo Dave....!!!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Steebs166 says:

Spectacular
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Revolve Eco-Rally says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Revolve towards zero emissions, and this visualisation of solar energy would make an excellent addition to our group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

duma_ says:

Wowwwwwwwwwww!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

86neto says:

oh god! thats really really nice!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

`caribou says:

Phenomenal!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Julie Lynn Ivens/Hopeful Photos says:

my husband saw this and said hooooo that's a great shot :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Wendy_Sisson says:

that a breath taking shot. wow!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

tomdotcom88 says:

so nice..so perfect..loves it alot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Frankinho says:

So beautiful!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Dudus Maximus says:

Incredible!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

yeyger [deleted] says:

again....sigh.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

RGB12 says:

Inspiring sight
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dans L'amour [deleted] says:

i have always wanted 2 c 1 of those ever since i read about it.that is an awsome pic
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Northern Xander says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Yellowknife: The Diamond Capital of North America, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Marlowpics/ Anna says:

wow, how amazing!!!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

thepretenda says:

I love it!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

b12arro says:

Fantastic, surreal, now I'm out of words...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Pierpol says:

Best to see it Large on Black !
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Marco Dalmoro says:

Wow!

Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as "Superb Masterpiece"
You are invited to add your wonderful picture to Superb Masterpiece Group
Please read the Group Rules and tag your photo SuperbMasterpiece
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bon__007 says:

absolutely amazing!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

grneyednfreckled [deleted] says:

breathtaking!!! WOW!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

psychedelicdee [deleted] says:

stunning.

mother nature has SO many talents.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

raidah- says:

i want to take something as good as this. woah
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jim270 Happy New Year! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called !Your Best Shot!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jim270 Happy New Year! says:

Beautiful!

This is truly
Your Best Shot

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Fanny Brown Rice says:

This is insanely beautiful. Excited to see your site. Also, I'm an admin for a group called truTV.com, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

alemdag (of off ) says:

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Your photo is great and really has quality.
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Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Allie Wojtaszek says:

This photo was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flickr Diamond
Tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer and read our group rules
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

johnkermit1 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called extreme weather, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

wow...i would love to witness that!!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

eastmeetswest says:

wow, what a great show!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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