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Aurora borealis


Taken a few months ago. Could not believe the colors after the 60sec exposure - unreal.

This place is not far away from where I live (10 minutes drive) and I had been there the night before for the same purpose with not as much luck as this evening.....

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extranoise says:
Wow. This looks like another world.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Thanks it felt like it :o)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Aref Nammari (goplayer) says:
Amazing scene. Magical and surreal.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Oh it was... :o)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Lars Reineke pro says:
Very impressive.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Thanks Lars...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
© Marco says:
Great! You are lucky to see that fantastic nature spectacle :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
I really know - I am waiting patiently for another night like this one :o)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Lutz-R. Frank says:
awesomely beautiful - I'm out of words

BRAVO! Your Image is of outstanding quality in technique, composition and artwork. It will be remembered for ever and is a milestone in photographical artwork.
Please post this image to the Doomed for Eternity blog and tag it with "Doomed for Eternity".
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Paul Bax says:
wow! great colours!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Waechor pro says:
Fantastic! Unreal that's right !
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Gurry Gudfinns pro says:
An all time favorite, brilliant shot! Hope next winter will also bring us lots of Aurora Borealis.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Bigoode [Frozen account] pro says:
ouhou
colors !!
sensational
i dream to see this once in my life
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Mickey says:
Wow! Scenery, sky, stars and colours... perfect!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
sab.insen says:
wow! :-o
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Etienne says:
beeing there must have been magical !
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
jebb, it was really magical to see these lights this night...
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
DELPHINES says:
Fantastic!
What a wonderful picture !
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Daniel Schwabe pro says:
Ooooh... spectacular! It is one of my goals to be able to see it in person sometime. In the meantime, this helps... Well done!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
I will post some more of those so you can see how spectacular these "northern lights" are :o)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
moritz™ says:
Wow.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Lichtbold pro says:
Awesome!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Christophe Ruelle pro says:
Fantastic photo! You're so lucky. I wish I could see one someday.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Natascha says:
Fantastic colors and mood! very beautiful! :)

I saw this in the Doomed for Eternity blog and Voted for it.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
GoodMoon says:
Æðisleg mynd!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
lichtmaedel says:
Awesome light. Have seen some in the norther part of sweden, but not in those phantastic landscapes like Island offers!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
NicoleB pro says:
Awesome, so surreal. Like nature wants to say "Welcome in a different world"
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
LightSpectral says:
Absolute FANTASTIC
an "out of this world" capture...
this green light is truly magical!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Hippi says:
On wich planet do you live??
Great picture with unbelievable colours
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
*Sabine* pro says:
Spectacular .... fantastic light!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
greynine pro says:
isn't nature fabulous? real great capturing. the light, the stars behind. just great.
I absolutely have to visit your island some time soon.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Do that and welcome AND thanks...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
mr.driver / sorry i'm italian... :( says:
I was just thinking about where to spend my next winter holidays... now it's no more a question... I want to go to Iceland!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Then be sure to come at winter time for these lights... Summer time in Iceland is daylight 24/7... But you have to expect ALL kinds of weather :o)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
mr.driver / sorry i'm italian... :( replies:
he he I know I went to Norway two summer ago.. No night for almost a month..
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
melpomene says:
my gosh! it's surreal!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
SeSsA says:
Ótrúlega falleg mynd!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Takk fyrir, ótrúlegt kvöld sem þetta var líka.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
ljósid says:
O MY !!!! WONDERFUL !!!! Look so much forward to the darkness in winter....
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
miichan says:
Fantastic, really!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Frédéric B says:
i did instantaly set it as my favourite, but i did write how much this one is amazing:)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
Dyrk Wyst says:
stunning shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
TideSurfer pro says:
Just...great!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
manganite says:
Amazingly beautiful!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
KönigChristian says:
In addition to the beautiful light, I really like how your photograph gives the impression of a vast space, which I makes it even more impressive.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
Tom aus Do says:
What can I say -want to pack my rucksack!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )
大青森 pro says:
Great shot. Mankind should much more appreciate the wonders of nature, I think.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )
Sigrun Th says:
beautiful
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )
David de Groot says:
Incredible!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Danielle Godet pro says:
Magnifique.
J'espére en voir en Février (Laponie)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Karmadesigner pro says:
Hello! I'm a group administrator of ONLY GREEN. It would be great if you would add this doc to our group. Thank you!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
soladio says:
fantastic colors
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Yes I agree - it was a fantastic night :o)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Doomshammer pro says:
Sooooo wonderful!

Fitting song:
Eternal Tears Of Sorrow - Aurora Borealis
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Hey, I was trying to listen to the song but it is no longer there.....
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Doomshammer pro replies:
Try again :-)
I've made all my MP3s non-public, for copyright reasons. They are only visible to "friends & family" - you've been added to the friends list now :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Dreamcatcher says:
wow...
You must be very lucky to live there and have the opportunity to shoot such pics!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Yes I am lucky and thanks :o)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Roberto Ballerini - traveling pro says:
Three invites in a day, but you made so many successfull shots!!! worship

Please, consider adding this too to the Ipernity Hall of Fame. Thank you!
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Coming from ragnheidur photostream (?)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Ragnheidur pro replies:
Thanks Roberto and done :o)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
Víctor Nuño says:
I will never get tired of seeing these pictures

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Coming from ragnheidur|R0E%3Boff%3D0 photostream (?)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )
weiss-lange says:
amazing scene - amazing shot - fav
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
'SouthPaw' says:
No matter how many times I see the Aurora, I will always be fascinated by it. Absolutely gorgeous shot.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )
Crowquiller pro says:
Ragnheidur, you are doing to the Aurora what even I must be amazed at, and I'm from Canada!! These shots are simply gorgeous!! The colours just mesmerize me! I envy your perch when you take these shots! Wish I were there! Our world has so many surprises awaiting those who take the trouble to find them and share!! THANKS!!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )
fotografi59 says:
Fantastic shoot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink / translate )
Courlis says:
Probably one of the best pictures of northern light I have ever seen !!!

Bravo !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )
Sam pro says:
Hello Ragnheidur, I'm an admin of the group outdoor art. It would be great if you would add this doc to our group. Thank you!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )
EvaGanesha says:
stunning photo, excellent one
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink / translate )

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