I was out new years night chasing aurora along the south coast of WA. Albany is as far south as I can get, and the forecast looked good. 3 small bursts of aurora showed up at Kp 3-4 levels, which surprised me a little being this far north. In addition, a nice chunk of green glowing airglow drifted in. Probably the brightest, most structured airglow I've seen.
I was out new years night chasing aurora along the south coast of WA. Albany is as far south as I can get, and the forecast looked good. 3 small bursts of aurora showed up at Kp 3-4 levels, which surprised me a little being this far north. In addition, a nice chunk of green glowing airglow drifted in. Probably the brightest, most structured airglow I've seen.
You always post a stunning image and you work hard to get the shot. Very admirable.
Your persistence paid big dividends on this one. How far did you have to travel to catch this one?
Greg.
Around 5 hour drive down to Albany Greg. To get a clean light pollution free south horizon means minimum 3 and 1/2 hour drive from Perth. So yes, I'm clocking up the miles! I think I tried and failed around 5 times since June. Very fickle the old aurora and quite frustrating at times. But worth it when amazing things happen, like Jan 1
Just joined recently and the first thing I saw was this photo and I must say I am speechless. It has been a while since I enjoyed watching the skies (not photos) and I am thinking of doing it again, but for now just reading the threads. This will encourage me. Thank you Colin
Around 5 hour drive down to Albany Greg. To get a clean light pollution free south horizon means minimum 3 and 1/2 hour drive from Perth. So yes, I'm clocking up the miles! I think I tried and failed around 5 times since June. Very fickle the old aurora and quite frustrating at times. But worth it when amazing things happen, like Jan 1
Your hard work and uncompromising intention to get the shot paid off handsomely. It really is a sensational image made all the better by the unusual and strong green airglow patch.
I wonder if when public see our images they have any idea of the amount of effort that has gone into making them sometime.
The great shot is often the result of massive hard work and dedication rather than luck.
I think I tried and failed around 5 times since June. Very fickle the old aurora and quite frustrating at times. But worth it when amazing things happen, like Jan 1 
Don't know how you do it. 
