Image shortlisted for Astronomy photographer of the year 2013. After having been out photographing, in charging batteries, out again and then charging some more for 16 hours, I decided to give a last glance out the window, and boy am I glad I did. I ran as fast as I could to the closest place mostly shielded by surrounding light, took the tripod legs out while running and set the camera up as quick as I could. I feel even the word brutality is an understatement to the display that graced the sky this night, it was so vivid in colour and so strong, not before and not after have I ever seen a display like this. Recommended print size: 8"x12", 10"x15", 12"x18", 16"x24", 20"x30", 24"x36", 30"x45", 40"x60"
Captured at Ternvannet, Lofoten, Northern Norway. This lake lies in a valley and even though it was a bit of wind when driving here, it was absolutely quiet at the lake. Under the right conditions any place can be beautiful, but this place was just mindblowing, so still and quiet in the middle of the night and just breathtaking to look at. Due to the strong contrast between the sky and the mountain I had to combine several captures at different brightness level to get an image that was closer to what was seen.
Clouds turned this night into a waiting game, and when it cleared, nature sure had a very nice surprise ready. This area is one of my absolute favorite places, so quiet, hardly any light pollution and it just makes me feel peaceful. Image captured in Sørkjosen, Northern Norway.
