This image won 1st Runner-Up at the 2010 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards.
I've viewed hundreds of displays of Aurora Borealis and although the technical process of photographing this spectacle isn't overly difficult or challenging, I never fail to be inspired when I'm out there, in the cold and dark, shooting.
Photography of the aurora is one way to force yourself outside to view it. Believe it or not, many northerners don't "see" the aurora that often; they don't leave the comfort of their warm houses. I myself have fallen victim, at times, to the line of thinking "ah, they're always out - why bother looking?" which is a little sad. We take for granted one of the world's most amazing natural sights.
Blurb aside, I loved the shape of this particular April, 2010 display. It only lasted minutes, and then moved on to some other wonderful formation... but it reminded me of a breath, or a whisper, or wind coming from the stars themselves.
MommaD photos, rohaca, thnkfst, and 239 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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Gerald Moncrief 37 months ago | reply
That is beautiful but you lost me when you said cold :-)
Annamaria Rizzi 36 months ago | reply
Bell'effetto...fantastico!!!
Ty*96 34 months ago | reply
hard to believe you could take these for granted!!!!
JULIE BEAUCHEMIN photographe 34 months ago | reply
Spectacular!
Tom Lowe @ Timescapes 34 months ago | reply
Congratulations. This photo is beyond Epic. Just beautiful.
Dan Ballard Photography 34 months ago | reply
Congrats man!! I can see why! Killer shot! You have ton of great work! Glad I found your stream.
davebrosha 34 months ago | reply
Tom, I am in awe of your winning image. You're a huge inspiration.
Dan - your photostream is spectacular. Ditto!
Again, everyone, thank you so much.....your support is overwhelming.
Cee 33 months ago | reply
Just saw this photo on the BBC4 Astronomy programme this evening. Congratulations on getting First Runner up at the Astronomy photography awards!
Barbara Boward 33 months ago | reply
Dave, I absolutely love your photograph. I found it through Zooniverse's Solar Watch. Astounding!
David Gimeno Redondo 30 months ago | reply
Joder que bonita! es espectacular!
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Sir Francis Canker Photography © 30 months ago | reply
Stunning exposure..!
maska_29 30 months ago | reply
great shot!!
Sir Francis Canker Photography © 29 months ago | reply
Now faved!
banechoic 28 months ago | reply
Reminds me a little of Barrow AK only with tress instead of oil production towers and buildings.
skawalker 25 months ago | reply
Wonderful!
ying kong 21 months ago | reply
Wow! Love it.
Dene' Miles 21 months ago | reply
Stunning!!
mariposa-latina 21 months ago | reply
Amazing shot! Congrat.!
Stuart Stevenson 20 months ago | reply
Mesmerisingly brilliant. Congratulations.
Sesko50_074 9 months ago | reply
very cool, indeed.... nice share, mate.