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Aurora Borealis

This year, I traveled up north to see the mighty spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights. The picture was taken in the blistering cold north of Kiruna.

 

I fact, it was so cold, I had issues with the focal distance of my lenses. In order to get a sharp projection, I had to select a more narrow aperture, which necessitated a long exposure. I assume it may be due to the adapter ring I'm using to mount the EF lenses to my RF camera. Luckily I was able to capture the aurora at a time when it was both comparatively stable and also very bright.

 

For anyone wanting to capture the aurora themselves, I recommend: a wide angle prime lens, testing the maximum ISO setting for your camera that produces a manageable amount of noise, opening the aperture wide, max. 1s shutter speed for the fast movement and very warm clothes.

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Uploaded on November 23, 2025
Taken on November 6, 2025