When the show becomes a dance in itself. Crowns above your head are always incredible shapes to witness. I was standing facing North, toward the beautiful fjord, and set my tripod and camera for 20 minutes at least, to be able to wait for the aurora to show up. It did show up, but on the other side facing south above my head. Taken by a panic rush, scared to miss the shot, I had to change my whole position, and quickly switch my camera settings to catch this quick shot. Grotfjord (Tromsø) - Northern Norway - The Conditions Needed: Orientation - SOUTH Aurora Intensity - STRONG Moon - NEW
A five hours wait rewarded by amazing light in Senja. This area is quite special, located on the second biggest island of Norway, It is not easy to access due to the high risk of avalanches around this area. Only a few winters can provide both in the same time: skies dark enough for the auroras to be seen, and level of snow low enough to get to this area safely; and December 2020 was one of them. Bergsbotn - Senja - Northern Norway The Conditions Needed: Orientation - WEST - NORTH WEST Aurora Intensity - LOW-MODERATE Moon - NEW
Many wonder how to capture this kind of photo in such an environment. I can say there is quite some work behind it. These are really long days of waiting for the right weather window, hours of scouting, studying the terrain, the light orientation, loads of knowledge about the auroras, and long hours to wait in the cold. On this shot, the sky and its reflection are absolutely untouched of editing and completely genuine, with no adjustment. The aurora is powerful, there is no moon to help to light the foreground, and these green lights bring the natural kick needed to show the beautiful bumpy snowy foreground. Tromsø - Northern Norway The Conditions Needed: Orientation - NORTH Aurora Intensity - LOW Moon - NEW
