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Photo of the Day (11/06/08)
Fiznatty does it again with today's Photo of the Day. This shot, taken in northern Sweden, just screams winter, doesn't it? He used a 25 second exposure and 'painted' the bath house with a flashlight while the shutter was open.
I like how the northern lights shoot upward above the house, almost as if the heat from the bath house generated the glow. Having grown up in Alaska, I've seen this kind of view a number of times, but I can't think of a better place than Sweden to really experience the aurora borealis.
Nice job, Fiznatty!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brenda SFO Nov 6th 2008 10:21PM
What a beautiful photo. I've been a lot of places on this earth, but I've yet to experience a full-blown aurora borealis...one of these days...one of these days...
Fiznatty Nov 6th 2008 10:51PM
Wow, thanks! I wasn't expecting to see this when I showed up. :)
Max
Raymond Nov 7th 2008 10:29AM
That has to be one of the coolest photos I have ever seen! Looks like somthing from a Dean Koonz book! Thanks!
marina Nov 7th 2008 10:17PM
What an amazing picture. I'm in the process of buying a new camera. i'm convinced i can't get my pictures too look like that cuase i have a crap ass camera:)
MuchaCostaRica
Kent Wien Nov 7th 2008 11:27PM
It certainly helps. It's interesting to note that this picture was taken with a Canon 20D. A camera that I've seen listed on Craigslist for as little as $400 for the body. I'm not sure which lens Max used, though.
That said, it takes a lot of experimenting to get a shot like that. Fortunately, digital cameras make that process much less expensive.
Good luck, Marina. Be sure to check out Karen Walrond's photography blog, "Through the Gadling Lens":
http://www.gadling.com/2008/10/28/through-the-gadling-lens-what-kind-of-camera-should-i-buy/
marina Nov 9th 2008 10:23AM
thanks! I am in the process of buying a camera right now.
Thanks for you the reply!
Nicole Nov 8th 2008 9:55AM
Gorgeous and Incredible!
Fiznatty Nov 8th 2008 1:21PM
The shot was taken with a 10-22mm lens. I read up a bit on shooting auroras before I went and picked up several tips. Among the most important were: take all filters off the lens (including UV filters) and shoot as wide as possible.
I did switch off and try my 24-70 as well, but the 10-22 was used in most compositions.
There are, of course, several other things I learned during the experience. :) If anyone is planning on shooting the northern lights you're welcome to contact me at max [at] maxwaugh.com or Flickr.
And Kent is right... you don't need to spend a ton of money on equipment for this. I've seen some stunning shots taken with advanced point and shoots, not just SLRs.
Max