Solar Wind by Orvaratli

Friday, 3rd April 2009

Solar Wind

by Orvaratli

The night was perfectly calm so we went to Lake Kleifarvatn. It started of quietly but around 11pm the show started. It lasted for an amazing 1 hour. Frame after frame we shot. Re-framing and re-positioning is not that common while shooting Aurora because they usually come in short bursts. This time it was different. This is what I consider my best frame from that awesome session.
Settings:
Aperture: f3.5
Shutter:25 sec
ISO: 800

Equipment: Canon 30D – Canon EFS 10-22mm @ 10mm

Orvaratli

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27 Comments

Michael Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 am
Awesome picture, the dark starry sky makes it even better.
Don Stilton Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:37 am
Many years have passed since I last saw the Northern Lights and I never had a good camera with me at the time. This is great . . . thanks for sharing.
Shahnaz Baba Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:00 am
Wow,such beautiful colors
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:50 am
You always manage to capture such amazing colors. I like the low viewpoint–it makes the rocks in the foreground look like ’standing rocks’ awaiting the solstice, especially with the pink glow behind them. Very lovely–very calming.
Anurag Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:09 am
Aurora images specially from you are always awe-inspiring and grand.
Ariel Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:15 am
I’m in love…
Su Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:24 am
What a magical shot, I hope to see these lights for myself someday. Congrats.
Malta Photography Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 am
Auroras are such a wonderful occurrence. I have never been able to see one but am aiming to. This shot induces me to look more forward to auroras.
Alex Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 8:37 am
Fantastic (literally) image and technically perfect. Congratulations.
Pauline Jones Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:08 am
We are so spoiled on Earth Shots, every day we are treated to a first class shot and this is no exception; its awesome!
ann Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 10:05 am
A class shot, very interesting subject and perfectly captured. It is one of those rare images that contain the X factor.
Carolyn Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I’m a bit of a newy to Earth Shots, I guess I have been looking at pics on the site for 3-4 months, & have uploaded one of my own pics.

There have been some beautiful pics in the time that I have looked at the site.
This one takes my breathe away.
THANKYOU for sharing it.
Cheers Carolyn
Ellie Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
What is the x factor? Never heard about that one.
This image is so perfect in that it is as though I am really there seeing these lights, I have seen many in my life and this is one shot that strikes me as though really being there.
Magnificent work.
Julianne Richman Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Incredibly beautiful. Heavenly, ethereal. Thanks for the “lovely treat.” Magnificent.
Kirk Jordan Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Out of curiosity, how close are the lights? They look like they are really close… like a low flying cloud bringing down rain.
alison jackson Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Simply stunning but far from simple.
Thank you for sharing nature and all her glory at it’s best.
Bill McFall Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:23 pm
All I can say is, “Wow!” This image really knocks my socks off. Such a wonderful composition and subject. Like many photographers, I dream of someday visiting a place like Iceland for the grand light show.
ann Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Ellie, the X factor is that indeterminable element that makes something or someone stand apart from the crowd. It is the wow factor, only more so. Here in G.B. we have a tv prog called X factor I believe the U.S. version is American pop idol, there are thousands of contestants and whilst the finalists may be considered good or even great, the overall winner has that special something. So I suppose it means the best of the rest. Hope that explains.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Breathtaking! It must have been a fantastic experience.
Wanda Krack Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:30 pm
What a wonderful sight and shot! Nice composition and a special treat! Thanks!
James Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Wish I was there! Living in BC Canada, I will have to get further north one day to get the opportunity to aquire some aurora images. I hope to be able to get some images with such a great foreground as with yours! Awesome image! You should send this image into “Astronomy” magazine.
Michael Says:
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Truly Remarkable!!!
Srirama Raja Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Great shot.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
April 12th, 2009 at 10:32 am
My internet was down and I am getting caught up (backwards), anyway this is absolutely stunning and gorgeous. I just absolutely LOVE it and it is in my top five favorites of all time!
mike Says:
May 15th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Those are amazing. Never seen them before. Very cool.
Sue Gagnon Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
SPECTACULAR!!! The Aurora Borealis is a stunning occurrence and a vision I have longed to see myself. I am appreciative for your fascinating perspective, consternation and achievement here. The bright stars intermingled within make this so special.
Renee Says:
August 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Its so incredible how many people get the chance in there life to see these up close and personal! thanks for sharing