Wimair

Wimair OP t1_j7jjvkn wrote

True, but to be honest: if you are under clear skies when an bigger solar wind hits earth it’s even more magic than on any photo or video because the sky is just dancing all above you. It’s truly magical, but also I was lucky enough two times to be on Iceland or in Norway when a big solar storm hits our atmosphere 🙂

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Wimair OP t1_j7jjr5z wrote

Yeah, it was a great night. Basically I also have the same shot with a totally different type of aurora, maybe I’ll post it some day. Not so much swirls but way more „straight lines“ with lots of colors.

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Wimair OP t1_j7jif4w wrote

Reply to comment by c_pike1 in Budir / Iceland [1280x1920] [OC] by Wimair

Basically all year but is only gets dark enough from late august till April. The more „night“ the longer the chances. To see the green lady. Also I prefer to go there during a new-moon phase :-)

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Wimair OP t1_j7fij7s wrote

Since I saw my first aurora some years ago I‘m almost addicted to them. I love watching the nerdy statistics and graphs on the forecast websites and rush out in the cold when the heavens seem to blow up on a clear night. 😍

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Wimair OP t1_j76l9va wrote

It took me 10 years to be happy with whatever outcome I get on attempts for photos, wherever or whenever. And in my opinion, a really good photo is only possible with good lighting conditions, therefore it’s almost pure luck (and maybe an eye for meteorology) to get an outstanding photo. All my favorite shots in my portfolio happened during fog or/and sundown/sunrise and/or northern lights or whatever stunning weather conditions, the location itself won’t change at all, despite of the talent or camera or planning.

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