The last post I made was about the hike I did in the nearby mountain of the Heydalur farm we spent the night at. In this location, later in the evening, we saw some gorgeous aurora over the sky. It was forecasted to be a totally clear night so my hopes were high in the first place.
It was a full moon though and this is generally something you don't want when watching northern lights, it brights the sky. Fortunately for us, we are in Iceland and when the lights are strong, the full moon doesn't matter much. Also, this part of the country is totally dark in terms of artificial light pollution, it's very remote.
Northern lights we got.
Actually, I got a story as well. We were sitting in a family restaurant, there were some other tourists as well. We were eating and drinking when at some point, a group of other visitors suddenly ran out of the house. My first thought was like WHAT THE FUCK JUST HAPPENED, why? Then I realized, they were sitting near the window and all of them probably saw northern light for the first time in their lives.
I took my camera and went outside as well, of course, the sky was lit with northern lights. Then the picture-taking began.
A little later most of the stronger northern light dimmed a bit and we all got to finish the delicious food the local family cooked for us.
Fast forward a couple of hours we did get to see more northern lights.
All the other people were already sleeping but I and my girlfriend were in a natural hot pool and looked in the sky. The aurora that appeared was much brighter than the one that happened earlier.
I felt sorry for other visitors a bit but shit happens when you decide to sleep instead 😀.
It was crazy, lights dancing all over the head. I have seen norther lights many times cause I live in the northern country but it was my first time to see them so brightly overhead.
The first photo of this post is also taken later in the night.
This is taken straight up, above my head.
It was a magical night and I was so happy and fortunate to see this sight. Even though northern lights in Iceland are nowhere near rare, the weather is often cloudy and you can't see anything. We had several evenings when the aurora was out heavily but the cloud cover was too thick. Just need that one night when everything works out.
que buenas fotos!
Thanks!
I always love seeing photographs of the Northern Lights. Thanks for sharing.
No problem! I love seeing them too.
We had some aurora here in Finland couple weeks ago, but nowhere as magnificient as those! Great shots!
I think it might have been the same event when I saw insane aurore here in Estonia as well.
They were visible all the way in Estonia as well? Nice :D
Ya, check this post
https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@greddyforce/just-saw-gorgeous-northern-lights-in-estonia
Nice!
The northern lights are amazing,I think it was a real experience to photograph them.
They are and yes it was an amazing experience. Always so busy with camera, should just watch with my own eyes sometimes too.
So amazing and beautiful. Indeed you are fortunate to see so vivid northern lights. :)
You are in Finland right ? You have a great chance too! Just have to check forecast for a good storm and hope for clear sky.
Oh no but only in the north and I live in Southern Finland and although it is possible to see Northern lights here, you have to be really lucky and remember to follow the space weather constantly or miss them. And the Northern lights aren't that vivid and then there's the clouds too. But of course the further north you go, the more chance there is to see proper ones. I haven't done that much travels to the North lately, in the wintertime, but I definitely should. :)
Ya, luck is definitely involved. Last time in Estonia I went out due to good forecast and saw something amazing but I never know If I only see a faint glow or real stripes.
Amazing experience! I’ve once seen it coming to all ditections from straight above. i was unable to capture it bylut remember it vividly.
Sometimes it isn't even wise to mess with a camera and just look with your own eyes.
That would be my first advice for anyone seeing the northern lights for the first time. 😉👍
Looks beautiful friend.
Thanks!
Nice !!! You have really nice photos here !
Thank you, it's hard to take a bad photo with a sky like this 😀
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Those are awesome :) !!! Was this from the same trip you mentioned before, or have you been able to go back?
Awesome photos! It is on my wishlist to see the northern light someday with my own eyes. For now, I just enjoy your photos. Thank you 😀.