Aurora Borealis from Fairbanks, Alaska US

[mbaddah]

I returned from the States a few weeks ago to chase the northern lights (again!) for one last time before the season was over. I'm happy to report that we managed to get 3 good nights of viewing from Fairbanks, Alaska. Attached some photos and did a small timelapse which you can view here:

The Aurora Borealis, Fairbanks Alaska, March 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvB9hgQYo6c

Hope you enjoy :)

[Spookyer]

Very nice congratulations

[h0ughy]

they are great shots - what a trip reminder!!

[croweater]

Really like that video Mohammed. Maybe a silly question. Is that what it looks like to the naked eye or is the camera picking up more? Cheers, Richard.

[RickS]

Very nice! You must be having a wonderful trip.

[mbaddah]

Thanks guys :)



Not a silly question at all. The camera does definitely enhance some of the colours, however you can clearly see greens, reds and purples quite vividly. There are a couple real time videos on youtube recorded using a sony a7s. It can move quite fast that even a shutter speed of half a second will blur the details!

[gregbradley]

So good. Stunning images. I'd love to see that.

Greg.

[CJ]

Great shots but that video, wow!
Superb!

[barx1963]

Mohammed
That video is just simply wonderful. And to have headed north twice recently, I am so jealous.

Congratulations!

Malcolm

[DavidU]

Awesome :thumbsup:

[multiweb]

Mate, this is fantastic.. Must have been quite an adventure. I just love the timelapse. The timing is perfect. It really gives you the feel of being there, with the colour as a plus of course. Top notch. Memories for a lifetime. This is on my bucket list. Along with meeting santa in person and ask him for an EQ8. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[mbaddah]

Thanks folks much appreciate the kind comments :)

[Saturn%5]

Great shots :thumbsup:

[graham.hobart]

that's so beautiful.
Can you please supply exposure details etc ?
thanks
Graham

[mbaddah]

Hi Graham,

Most of the shots were at iso3200 f1.4 24mm with a shutter of 1s (or less). Using my Canon 6D and Sigma 24mm f1.4 art lens.

Thank you :)

[N1]

Hey Mohammed, great images. You've been bitten by the bug me thinks :thumbsup:

[mbaddah]

Hey Mirko yeah I have lol... Lady aurora has tantalised me with her beauty and dancing ;)