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Northern Lights in Iceland

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Posted by David Mayhew on March 28, 2013 at 5:19 AM
Northern Lights in Iceland
Been in Iceland for 5 nights to shoot the Northern Lights among other things. Had a couple of good nights, though this weekend is now forecast to be better even though I'll be back in Fort Collins! Here are some of the shots.

More on my website in the storm chase & trip log, can't find the info on how to post hyperlinks, sorry!

Canon 5D III
ISO 800, 8 secs, 14mm Rokina
Posted by Scott Fricke on March 28, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Very cool David, I'm jealous! Iceland is my favorite trip of all time, but I went at the summer solstice. The Aurora is definitely at the top of my bucket list to see some day.

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Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 28, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Incredibly beautiful, David and you found a great foreground to compliment the sky ! :toast:
Such a light show in person must be such a thrill.
Posted by Larry Douglas on March 28, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Beautiful shooting David: The shots on your web site are remarkable, you really hit it at the right time.. Thanks for sharing
Posted by Don Grall on March 28, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Great light show and you chose a great foreground to complement it! Nicely done!
Posted by Bob Karcz on March 28, 2013 at 1:12 PM
WOW David! Great light and foreground. Iceland is on my bucket list!
Posted by Kane Engelbert on March 28, 2013 at 9:00 PM
Cool image! Is that your shadow?
Posted by Paul Martin on March 28, 2013 at 10:59 PM
Flat out awesome. One of the best I've seen lately, I too am jealous.
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on March 29, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Niiiice !!!
Posted by David Mayhew on March 29, 2013 at 10:36 AM
This was my 1st night in Iceland and my first attempt to shoot Northern Lights, I hadn't even scouted for locations by this point! Yup, that's my shadow, will have to see if I can remove it somehow!
Posted by Jim Gavin on March 29, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Beyond awesome.

I think your shadow should remain. It looks like a person standing there in awe of the grandeur of nature and adds a bit of perspective.

Your website images---magnificent!
Posted by Morris McClung on March 29, 2013 at 1:39 PM
Cool shot.
Posted by John Mumaw on March 29, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Congratulations! Perfect landscape for the shape of the aurora. I kinda like your shadow there, too.
Posted by Paul DeCesare on March 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM
You nailed it. Bucket list for me also!

What was the light source that cast your shadow, the moon?
Posted by Stan Rose on March 30, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Sweet! Congrats on your success. I think the verticals on your site are even better.