Northern Lights (Page 2): Very pretty.

photo guy Loc: Chippewa Falls, WI

Very pretty.

Loki/Alaska Loc: Alaska

barryb wrote:

I also think they're awesome shots. How long was the exposure, and was it a major challenge to get this good of a shot?

Wasn't To hard to get these shots because it was warmer out (+15 F ). I use a tripod and a remote shutter release. Most of the shutter times were between 5 sec and 25. Iso 4oo to 800. It Takes some trial and error to get the exposer right and depends on how bright the lights are. Also if the moon is out makes a big difference. I'm still learning how to get better shots and was a little disappointed in these. I use a Nikon d 300. Glad you enjoy them and hopefully I can get more before summer.

picturedude Loc: Yosemite natl. park, Ca.

Darn it!!!! I asked for a BUD lite. However, these are some great shots.

senad55verizon.net Loc: Milford, NJ

Gorgeous they are!!

Are you going to share how you did them, including post-processing?

dadchiasson Loc: Baton Rouge, La

Great shots. Mind if I ask what lens, F stop, ISO and shutter speed got this great photo ?

cameracrazy Loc: Brewton, Al

Loved the pic. Would love to go see them but afraid I would freeze.

liebgard

oooh and aaahhh; I love them!
I realize what you are saying: that you are a tad disappointed because you wanted absolute perfection, but really, they are outstanding.

tk Loc: Iowa

Been to Alaska a couple of times and missed them both times. Still plan on seeing these some day (in person). Thanks for the view. These are great shots.

Loki/Alaska Loc: Alaska

dadchiasson wrote:

Great shots. Mind if I ask what lens, F stop, ISO and shutter speed got this great photo ?

Wasn't To hard to get these shots because it was warmer out (+15 F ). I use a tripod and a remote shutter release. Most of the shutter times were between 5 sec and 25. Iso 4oo to 800. It Takes some trial and error to get the exposer right and depends on how bright the lights are. Also if the moon is out makes a big difference. I'm still learning how to get better shots and was a little disappointed in these. I use a Nikon d 300. Glad you enjoy them and hopefully I can get more before summer.

Loki/Alaska Loc: Alaska

senad55verizon.net wrote:

Gorgeous they are!!

Are you going to share how you did them, including post-processing?

Wasn't To hard to get these shots because it was warmer out (+15 F ). I use a tripod and a remote shutter release. Most of the shutter times were between 5 sec and 25. Iso 4oo to 800. It Takes some trial and error to get the exposer right and depends on how bright the lights are. Also if the moon is out makes a big difference. I'm still learning how to get better shots and was a little disappointed in these. I use a Nikon d 300. Glad you enjoy them and hopefully I can get more before summer. I did very little post-processing .Lighten a little.

mennea Loc: Memphis, TN

Great shots! A friend of mine just got back from shooting them too. She was there Mar 7-13 staying about 20 miles from Fairbanks. Her weather wasn't quite as mild as yours(if you can call 15 degrees mild). It was 15 below where they were staying and it did create a few issues. She did love the experience.
singleviking-Actually I think next year is supposed to be the peak year of this particular series of flares so maybe you can make it.

RocketScientist Loc: Littleton, Colorado

Dang! Nice pictures.

suntomoon Loc: Virginia Beach, Va.

So beautiful. You are so fortunate to see these in person!

mountainman Loc: MOUNTAINS-NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

The Northerh Lights you photogrphed are realy nice. I spent
a year in the Air Force, stationed in Iceland at Keflavik Airport,
and photographed the Lights there, and up there you feel like
you can reach up and touch them.

WLFreemanJr

Very Nice, the Northern Lights are on my bucket list we'll get there some day