Sky: f/2.8, 1 second, ISO 3200
The 2022 Northern Lights photographer of the year
Photographing the Northern Lights is a thrilling experience.
There aren’t many events as moving as seeing the aurora borealis dance and illuminate the night sky with mesmerizing movements and vibrant colors.
To help you find inspiration for planning and executing your images, in this new edition of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, we present the 25 best aurora images captured around the world.
Buckle up because this trip is going to take you from the remote boreal forests of the Arctic to the far landscapes of the Southern Hemisphere, passing by spectacular lakes, mountains, and beaches along the way…always with the Northern Lights dancing in the sky.
“Polaris Dream” – Nico Rinaldi
“Polaris Dream” – Nico Rinaldi
- Murmansk Oblast, Russia
I had dreamed about photographing the landscapes of Northern Russia for a long time, and this year it came true! There, you feel like you’re in the realm of snow monsters, in a landscape where the mountains and trees are dominated by ice and snow. That night, the Northern Lights put on an incredible show!
It was hard work to get to this place, since exploring this location and organizing logistics required a lot of time, effort, and the help of the friendly locals we found in our path. I only hope we can see the peace reestablished soon and re-connect with so many incredible people and landscapes on this planet.
Sky: 6 sec, ISO 4.000, f/2.8, 14mm
Foreground: 180 sec, ISO 800, f/4, 14mm
- Nikon D850
- Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8
- Fotopro Tripod T63-C
“Auroraverse” – Tor-Ivar Næess
“Auroraverse” – Tor-Ivar Næss
- Nordreisa, Norway
When the Northern Lights go crazy in the night sky, focusing on your composition is worth the utmost effort because there is so much happening so quickly.
Even for a seasoned photographer, it’s very hard to focus on enjoying the Aurora while photographing it.
12mm, 6 sec, f/2.8, ISO5000
- Sony A1
- Sony 12-24mm f2.8 GM
- Sirui W2204 tripod
Northern Lights Limited Edition Art Print – “A Beautiful Life”
II love back-country camping. I also love watching the northern lights. I once had this experience while out camping in the mountains of Montana when the northern lights illuminated the sky while my tent glowed from the flashlight inside. I was awestruck and thus began the idea for this painting. What if it was possible to see the full moon this bright and still be able to watch the stars and aurora shine like this? I was so inspired by the experience that I had so I set out to capture it in this surreal painting. Anyone who share’s this similar love for camping would absolutely love this painting!
Specifics:
Limited edition – Only 25 of each size ever produced! When they’re gone they’re gone! My limited editions are truly extensions of my original paintings. I personally sign, number, and embellish each one with real paint and a brush. In addition these come with a certificate of authenticity which certify all of this as well insure that these will always hold their value. These hand painted embellishments are one of a kind and can never be reproduced! Printed on high-quality archival grade Crystalline gloss canvas by Breathing Color. C risp detail along with unmatched color depth and contrast sh ines through its rich glossy finish . T his is truly the finest canvas on the market.
Stretched and mounted : These are stretched and mounted on either 3/4″ or 1.5″ thick wood stretch-bars and ready to hang without a frame if you so choose. 3/4″ thickness: Choose this option if you plan on inserting this into a frame. (not available in 18×24) 1.5″ thickness: Choose this option if you would like to hang this as is with no frame for a more modern look (can still be framed). Edges are black. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery of limited edition prints (3-4 weeks for orders outside the US) ***NOTE: The “Wildlife and Art” copyright watermark is just for the internet image. No text appears in the actual painting!
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