Northern Lights

What a day! I have never had a day of photographing come close to this. Iceland's landscapes are so diverse and unique, each new sight seems to outdo the previous. On top of that, our tour group was blessed with amazing light both during the sunrise and the sunset. You know that the photography gods are looking out for you when even the tour guides get excited by the photo opportunities that presented themselves at places they have visited countless times.

 

Having said all that, no moment was more exciting than catching the aurora borealis. After being disappointed two nights in a row, it seemed like tonight was going to be another dud. Catching the aurora is extremely difficult because it relies on not only strong auroral activity, but also clear skies, a rarity in Iceland's winter. Lucky for us, out of nowhere the sky cleared up. The Innkeeper at the Hali Country Hotel entered the lobby of our hotel and announced that the northern lights could be seen. Our tour guide had us quickly pack the car and we made a mad scramble to the glacial lagoon, a prime viewing spot for the aurora. The aurora shined for more than two hours, truly a spectacular moment.

 

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