Last week was great to see my 3 year photographic journey come to life with my new printer. Zack Schnepf was a huge asset in working with me to teach me how to use my Epson 9900 printer.
Here is one more aurora image from my epic trip to the yukon last October 2011. This was a difficult image to process. It was a collaborative effort with the assistance of Zack. After his visit, my processing skills are much in tune to where my in field vision is.
My friend Colin was with me this evening while Marc was up on the peaks capturing his "aurora Icicle" image. Both Colin and I have similar compositions here. This is my version of what was an unforgettable evening. This ice was so slipery on this alpine frozen lake, I almost got a concussion when I slipped on the ice
After capturing this image, I just laid on my back on the ice and took in this light show. It was a special moment in my life that made me feel good to be alive.
Any comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Comments
29 commentsThe comp is nice, and the aurora is spectacular--great job on the sky especially.
Not to rain on this nice parade, but i have the same reaction with this shot that i have with 99% of the night shots like this--it still has that composite cut-n-paste look to it. Believe me, if i knew an easy way to overcome that id be selling my e-book on the subject right now--it may be the toughest challenge in Landscape Photography. And it may not even be worth it, cause many people (like buyers) may not even care. I have some ideas, but they're too lengthy to expound on here, if you're interested ill shoot you a PM.
I hear where you are coming from, but with today's technology, this is what is possible with aurora photography. If you were there, you would feel the same
John, you are 100% right, this is a must on the "Bucket List" !! I was there for 13 days in below freezing temperatures sleeping in a tent. I had frozen feet for all 13 days. I would go back and do it again in a heart beat!!
For someone who has yet to experience an Aurora, these images will and will continue to fascinate and engage me. This one is no exception. Not withstanding the techniques to capture these night images, this is just fantastic.
Lon
wonderful Aurora
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
thank you for your comments, but being that you live in the MWT, you must know that the aurora can change in brightness quite quickly. During this photo shoot, the aurora was BOOMING!!! I could have read a book under the light, The aurora was all over the sky. The file you see is set up for printing. This image prints very well with the foreground light slightly less bright then on web. The other problem here is that everyone has their monitors set a different brightnesses. That is why it is difficult to see an accurate web presentation
I love Aurora shots to begin with...and yours just really engages me...great comp and exposure and PP to make it a "wish I was there" shot (isn't that the point of landscape photography in the end?