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Akureyri Sky

© Chris Budny
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Akureyri Sky

Uploaded: February 01, 2016 | Entered: February 01, 2016 20:09:51

Description

A few miles outside of the northern city of Akureyri, Iceland, we were able to spot the northern lights - my first time seeing them, ever. I was tickled to see I captured a shooting star as well, in this long exposure. Light from a nearly-full moon is brightening the ground and mountains at left.
2/16 2nd - N&L

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 27/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 16.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 6D

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 01, 2016

How beautiful - must be very exciting for you. I've never seen them and I know I would be up all night. #1648629

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 01, 2016

Wonderful, Chris.... I agree with Nikki... :-)
#11430435

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe February 01, 2016

Another Grand Prize! #11430442

Joy Rector February 02, 2016

gorgeous capture #11430509

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 02, 2016

Thank you, folks! I was thrilled to get to capture some northern lights on this visit -- that was basically the whole reason for the trip! #11430563

Wally Orlowsky February 02, 2016

Marvelous! #11430637

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 02, 2016

Nice Aurora shot Chris! #11430649

Michele Peterson level-classic February 02, 2016

This is fabulous, and I love that shooting star. Perfect leading lines heading into the lights, too! Can't wait to see more Iceland photos! #11430655

Mitch Spence level-classic February 02, 2016

Magic, Chris. #11430797

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 03, 2016

Thank you, folks! I'd have loved the ability to stay here for a week and go out nightly to hunt for the lights...! #11430939

Beth W. DeBor level-classic February 19, 2016

Wow! This is fabulous. Amazing capture. A definite fave. #11437095

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 19, 2016

Thank you very much, Beth! #11437174

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 26, 2016

Congratulations on the Staff Favorite for this personal favorite, Chris, and good luck in the next rounds. So beautiful. #11452128

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 26, 2016

Thank you very much, Nikki! Fingers crossed...! #11452211

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe March 29, 2016

No surprise on this Finalist badge! #11453799

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 30, 2016

So glad to see this fav make it, too---thanks Errick! #11454013

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic April 01, 2016

Congratulations on your wonderful winning image Christopher! #11454806

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 01, 2016

Congrats on your beautiful win, Chris!! #11454887

Renee Doyle April 01, 2016

BEAUTIFUL!! Big congrats to you Chris :) .... maybe we do need to plan a trip :) #11455245

Peggy Pfister level-classic April 01, 2016

Fabulous capture, Chris ...must have been an awesome experience! Big congrats on the gold! #11455287

Ellen Hodges April 01, 2016

What a beauty, Chris! Huge congrats on a gorgeous winner!! #11455419

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 01, 2016

Thank you all very much! I'd love another week there, perhaps Oct/Nov, to see even more active auroras. #11455457

Michele Peterson level-classic April 01, 2016

Congrats on this getting a winning badge, Chris! #11455471

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 02, 2016

Thanks, Michele! #11455888

Paula Showen April 03, 2016

Outstanding! Congratulations on your Second Place Winner! #11456665

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 04, 2016

Thank you so much, Paula! #11456775

Rosemary Sampson level-classic April 04, 2016

How extraordinary. For the first time seeing the northern lights, you did an amazing job! #11457015

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 04, 2016

Thank you very much, Rosemary! I studied up before my trip, to have a sense of what techniques to use... but even then, there was some serious in-the-field trial-and-error! #11457025

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