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Gallery: LandscapePosted January 28, 20111,655 views54 comments

A shot from early this month...and as always..please view large

After struggling through kneedeep fresh snow for quite some time i reached this partially open river. This was a particular composition i had been trying to shoot for several months, but the conditions have never been the way i`ve visioned it in my head. This time everything fell into place...

After shooting this one i struggled for another hour to get to another previsualized spot, just to find out it was useless...So i went back to this spot, followed the river downstream and witnessed an intense aurorashow. Managed to get a good one of the show...

I`ve also put up a blog. Something i never thought i would do, but i figured it would be a practical place to post longer stories and info about my photographic expeditions. Feel free to visit: http://www.arildheitmann.wordpress.com

Have a wonderful weekend all you great shooters!

-Arild-

Exif:
canon 5d & 17-40mmL
80 sec (covered the sky for the majority of the exposure)
f4
17mm
iso 1600

Comments

54 comments

Comment posted by Arild Heitmann on January 28, 2011 at 6:28 AM

When i posted this one i got this message: Your post has been accepted!
It will be automatically removed from our site on 03-03-2011

What does that mean? I checked the box "include in your gallery"...

Registered on October 13, 2010, 27 Posts, 378 Comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on January 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

Ah geezzzz....an aurora 'rainbow' reflection !?! Where's the unicorn??

Seriously, this image is a marvel and an absolute joy to view. Composition and subjects are near flawless. I have no suggestions...just a sense of wonder this morning. Thank you for that.

Registered on September 9, 2005, 62 Posts, 2289 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Martin on January 28, 2011 at 7:40 AM

Great composition and overall fantastic image!

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on January 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM

Just beautiful, what a way to start the day.

Ron

Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments

Comment posted by richard remington on January 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM

Arild,

I am in complete awe that you captured such an image. What an incredible photo that has me in a dreamlike trance.

Rick

Registered on March 12, 2010, 105 Posts, 368 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Balcken on January 28, 2011 at 8:34 AM

Arild, another fantastic aurora image. Love it!

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM

It looks like a fairy tale. Very nice!

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Tom Kennon on January 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

Fantastic!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

Wow! This is just awesome, Arild. Beautiful to look at. The starts and reflection add so much to an already wonderful scene.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Andreas Resch on January 28, 2011 at 9:19 AM

That's another great aurora shot of yours.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on January 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM

I marvel at the images of the Aurora you've shared with us. This one is another spectacular image. Every piece fits well. Thanks for sharing it. Fantastic.

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Comment posted by Arild Heitmann on January 28, 2011 at 9:44 AM

Thx folks! I truly appreciate it...

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Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on January 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Another fine image from you Arild. Conveys the well-lit night mood well.
Star filled sky and aurora and its reflections look amazing. Liked the textures in the FG snow here. The smaller snow covered rocks in the water makes the image even better.

Registered on January 4, 2008, 98 Posts, 1403 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

Wow, Wow, Wow! This is drop dead gorgeous Arild. The composition is excellent, but what really impresses me is the perfect pale color of the snow, with no objectionable casts.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on January 28, 2011 at 9:57 AM

Love your Aurora photos Arild. This is something I've wanted to shoot for a long time, til then I guess I'll just have to admire yours

What did you use to cover the sky with?

Registered on January 28, 2010, 343 Posts, 2257 Comments

Comment posted by Arild Heitmann on January 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

Zack, i`ve cut a piece of cardboard to fit nicely into my lee filterholder. Just so that it`s steady and can be removed without causing any movement at all....

Registered on October 13, 2010, 27 Posts, 378 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM

A dream shot for sure.Stunning work!

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on January 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

- that's all I have to say!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 28, 2011 at 11:05 AM

Fantastic photo Arild, the lightshow is beautiful.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 28, 2011 at 11:35 AM

Like you say in the title, it´s a dream!

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Atencio on January 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Those little snow covered "gumdrops" give this a very peaceful mood, and the aurora and it's reflection are just breathtaking as always. I also like the stars showing through the aurora. A true wonder of the world, it must be really something to see this in person. Thanks also for sharing your cardboard technique

Registered on June 23, 2009, 21 Posts, 422 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on January 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Ya know...this is the best AB image that I have seen anyone post. Great FG, great framing, love the inclusion of the stars...this is an amazing image.

You have great work, Arild! I am 100% Norske, and plan to visit Norway for the first time in my life either this May or Next! I hope to get something this good from there! There's a couple villages in the Northern Area where the peaks and fiords rise straight up out of the sea for thousands of feet...and I just have to visit. I have had a poster of this area since I was a kid and have put it on "the list" to visit.

Registered on April 28, 2004, 774 Posts, 4351 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

Quite a bit different from the other reflection shot (the one that was featured). This one has a much dreamier quality, from the stars to the multicolored sky to the soft snow mounds. Really lovely. The only thing that throws me off a bit is a sense that it's tilted slightly counter-clockwise, but that may be an illusion caused by the water line and the trees tailing off on the left.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Montgomery on January 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM

I am very disappointed in this shot and post. It gives us no information as to where to go to get something as awesome as this....no GPS coordinates, no lodging information, no time of day etc.

As for the photograph it is impeccable, flawless, great light, subject, composition, etc. No suggestion other than to take me next time.

Registered on January 14, 2011, 23 Posts, 26 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 28, 2011 at 2:22 PM

Stunning shot, your hard effort really paid off, wonderful composition and technique makes for a visual treat, way to go, well done.

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on January 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM

Just Spectacular!!! Something I would like to experience myself one day!

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on January 28, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Your efforts were worth it, Arild! This is one of the most beautiful
images that I have ever seen posted on NPN.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by dean hebert on January 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

Great shot!

No ones awnsered your questions so I will try. The photo will be removed from the "landscape" gallery on that date, but will stay in your gallery as long as you want. Hope this helps.

Registered on August 4, 2010, 70 Posts, 1132 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM

Congratulations on another great image!!!

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Comment posted by Gary Crabbe on January 28, 2011 at 5:47 PM

Great shot. Worth the time and effort for sure.

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Comment posted by James Fougère on January 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM

Man! I am a sucker for these kind of photo's !! Nice Capture

I cannot wait for my fall Aurora trip !!

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Comment posted by Gino Cortez on January 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM

Another gorgeous shot, Arild! Keep 'em coming, please!

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Comment posted by Edward Nunez on January 28, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Amazing Image. Well worth the effort... nice pre-visualization with excellent and powerful results

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Comment posted by Dennis Harding on January 28, 2011 at 7:16 PM

Best aurora image that I have ever seen. perfect!

Registered on January 19, 2011, 33 Posts, 408 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on January 28, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Stunning - Even the snow looks inviting!

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Comment posted by Tom Kualii on January 28, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Wow......really like that color reflection....Sweet work. Aloha

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on January 29, 2011 at 5:06 AM

You da man!

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on January 29, 2011 at 11:46 AM

Wonderful composition Arild. i like your technique of covering up the sky so the stars remained as pinpoints.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 29, 2011 at 1:05 PM

Another amazing aurora image, Arild.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 29, 2011 at 2:00 PM

You've got this technique down to a science, Arild. This is spectacular in all regards. I particularly like the reflection in the snow-covered rocks.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on January 29, 2011 at 3:31 PM

Phenomenal image!!!!!

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Comment posted by Enrique Vizcarra on January 29, 2011 at 10:14 PM

Magic!!!!

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Comment posted by Yan Zhang on January 29, 2011 at 11:24 PM

This is an image we don't see so often. It has a strong vision impact. Viewing this image is very inspiring, thanks for sharing.

Registered on April 10, 2010, 28 Posts, 292 Comments

Comment posted by Alex Mody on January 30, 2011 at 5:44 AM

This is a very, very well done aurora image. Thank you for sharing!

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Comment posted by Igor J. Zaleski on January 30, 2011 at 6:59 AM

I'm just speechless... Wonderful and perfect view!

Igor

Registered on January 19, 2011, 17 Posts, 51 Comments

Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on January 30, 2011 at 3:46 PM

This is exceptional, an awesome image of the highest standard.
Well done.

Geoff.

Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 31, 2011 at 1:10 AM

astonishing! well done.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 31, 2011 at 9:07 AM

Gorgeous work Arild!

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Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on January 31, 2011 at 12:53 PM

Its all been said, but I'll just add my complete wonderment to the crowd of admirers. I would consider myself very fortunate to even be in a place to experience any aurora borealis at all, let alone a spectacular example such as this. To come away with an image of this quality is beyond my wildest dream. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on January 26, 2010, 68 Posts, 719 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 2, 2011 at 12:38 PM

Hi Arild

I am in awe on seening this masterpiece

Congrats on the EP This choice was a no brainer

Albert Darmo. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Truly exceptional!
Congrats omn the EP!
Now you don't have to worry that the image will be deleted. Generally, images go away (for lack of unending room on the site) after a period of time - UNLESS you check the "include in Gallery" option - then, they stay in your Gallery forever.
Also, all WP's you get remain in your gallery forever.
So , now, with ther EP, we get the pleasure of seeing this in your Gallery forever.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 3, 2011 at 2:12 AM

Oh my goodness! You did it again! What a wonder to see this.

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Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on February 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Congrats on EP, Arild !

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Comment posted by Pete D on February 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

This may be one of the coolest photographs I've seen. The composition is wonderful. The aurora with reflection in a star studded sky is just over the top amazing.

Pete D. doffs his cap in true and solemn respect

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