Chriskellyphotography
“Grand Pré Under the Aurora”
Reliving some incredible Northern Lights moments. This was the second night in a row where the auroras reached a G5 storm level—truly spectacular!
I created this image by stitching together several vertical exposures, each shot with identical settings, resulting in this 2:1 panorama. I used my 85mm portrait lens to give me extra reach for a couple of reasons: I was shooting from the roadside, with unattractive trees to the left and buildings to the right. The added reach helped me crop those out while also emphasizing two key points that would have otherwise been too small. If you have been to Nova Scotia you can spot the recognizable Blomidon cliff in the distance, and to the lower left, the St. Charles des Mines Memorial Chapel that I have shared numerous pictures of.
There was a lot of media hype about this night, being the second night of strong activity. The area was packed with people—something I’m not used to when chasing the lights! Evangeline Beach, which is roughly in the centre of the frame, was especially crowded. Normally, it's just me out there. The constant traffic created some of the brighter spots in the shot. I tried to wait for a clear moment, but with no gaps and a dying battery, I had to shoot. This was one of the last images I captured that night before my battery finally gave out around 2 a.m.
“Grand Pré Under the Aurora”
Reliving some incredible Northern Lights moments. This was the second night in a row where the auroras reached a G5 storm level—truly spectacular!
I created this image by stitching together several vertical exposures, each shot with identical settings, resulting in this 2:1 panorama. I used my 85mm portrait lens to give me extra reach for a couple of reasons: I was shooting from the roadside, with unattractive trees to the left and buildings to the right. The added reach helped me crop those out while also emphasizing two key points that would have otherwise been too small. If you have been to Nova Scotia you can spot the recognizable Blomidon cliff in the distance, and to the lower left, the St. Charles des Mines Memorial Chapel that I have shared numerous pictures of.
There was a lot of media hype about this night, being the second night of strong activity. The area was packed with people—something I’m not used to when chasing the lights! Evangeline Beach, which is roughly in the centre of the frame, was especially crowded. Normally, it's just me out there. The constant traffic created some of the brighter spots in the shot. I tried to wait for a clear moment, but with no gaps and a dying battery, I had to shoot. This was one of the last images I captured that night before my battery finally gave out around 2 a.m.