In the typically serene skies of Frontignano di Ussita (MC), the appearance of a sudden and spectacular Aurora Borealis is a rare and remarkable event. Against this backdrop, the captivating display of lights painted a vivid tapestry across the heavens. The moment was skillfully captured using a tripod-mounted Canon EOS 600D camera paired with a Samyang 14mm lens, with a 15-second exposure at ISO 800, immortalizing the ephemeral beauty of the aurora in the night sky.

Image Description and Details :

I booked a small holiday trip to Kilpisjärvi, Finland with a friend of mine. We walked around the nearby lake just in front of the saana fell (1029m) and waited around 4 hours to some auroras to appear. The parameters were quiet, but still had some minor activity and I was confident that it would spark a small show which is why we waited so long. Around midnight the wait was rewarded with a great half-sky display. Sony A7S, Sigma art 14mm f/1.8.ISO 4000, 0.5 seconds

Copyright: Dennis Lehtonen

Image Description and Details : A rocket launch was visible in Finland on night 27-28-9-2021 and I saw the first time it appeared on the sky from a sky camera. Then I suspected it could be visible again in about 90 minutes. I waited for it and was rewarded with a photo I am very satisfied with.

Copyright: Dennis Lehtonen

Image Description and Details : I moved to a small town "Salla" located above the arctic circle in Finland mostly for the auroras and witnessed several big aurora displays on my first month, including this one.

14mm F2.8, 0,4 seconds, ISO 16000

Copyright: Dennis Lehtonen

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A huge auroral show right before the aurora season ends here in the arctic circle. This image was taken in Salla, Finland with Sony A7S and Sigma art 20mm f1.4. The hill on the picture is 478 meters tall sallatunturi (Salla fell).



Copyright: Dennis Lehtonen

The Northern Lights, polar lights or aurora borealis as they are called are a once in a lifetime experience for many of us. The display of this astronomical phenomena can be experienced at places which are located at high latitude. They begin in the Earths atmosphere at altitudes from 60 to more than 250 miles—when charged particles from the sun become trapped in the Earth's magnetic field. The result is a colorful, dancing light show.

Norway's peak season for the Northern Lights is between September and March, though that's to do more with the long, dark nights at this time of year rather than an increase in solar activity. Forecasting the Northern Lights means predicting solar activity, which is virtually impossible with our current technology. Timing is everything.

PLACE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

LOCATION: PLAYA DE SKAGSANDEN - LOFOTEN (NORWAY)

PHOTOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS

CAMERA: NIKON Z7 CAMARA

LENS: NIKOOR 14-24 F2.8

FOCAL: 14 MM

ISO: 800

SPEED: 30 S.

APERTURE: 2.8

TIME: 21:41