Well I have returned from my trip to North Alaska. What a trip it was and I just want to get back thier as fast as I can. I have to say that this was one of the best things I have done and seen in my lifetime and feel very happy to have been able to make this trip.
I did get to see an Aurora and what a site it was. We only had some light views from Anchorage, but got a good sighting when we were high in the Arctic Circle near a placed called Chenna. I have posted some pics that I took myself. I am not happy with the quality of them and found that I had the ISO too high and I think the very low temps also gave me noise troubles. Seems odd as we all want cold to cool our CCD's however I think the night I was out it was around -36c and it was difficult to do the simple things. I Had trouble packing up my tripod as it had frozen, and my electronic shutter cable was stiff like a coat hanger. My breath was freezing my scarf and my eyelashes had ice on them. I stayed out about 1 1/2 hours and was treated with an impressive display. They are so bright and dance all around you, no need for LSD up here. It was so fantastic to see nature just doing it's thing! The world really is a fantastic place with so many fantastic things to see and enjoy.
I was not that happy with my pics as they looked really good in the Camera display, but not so when I put them on my computer. Anyway at least I got some record of what I saw, and I wanted to share them with you. I hope you like looking at them. If you ever get the chance to do this yourself, grab on to it with both hands. You will have the time of you life! Alaska is fantastic in every way.
I was able to put my icecream in my bag and eat on it all day without fear of it melting (true story)..
I am happy to answer any questions should you be wanting to do the same as I have...
Regards
Mardy