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Europe - UK - England - East Midlands - County of Rutland - Normanton Church on eastern shore of Rutland Water reservoir - St Matthew's Church - Grade II listed building built in classical style
In our heavily digitalized age, it is becoming more and more difficult to find less known locations to capture. This wonderful submerged church is one of my recent finds that I was not aware of till couple of months ago. The evening was wonderfully calm and the reflection was near perfect. Only downside of this evening session was the fact, that there was no artificial lighting at dusk. I asked about that in nearby hotel and they said that the lighting of the church seems rather random.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 22.00 mm; Aperture: 14; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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A deep crimson iris is captured in detail against a dark background. A bright red ladybug rests on one of its petals, adding contrast.
This was started from a photo I took and then placed in Night Cafe. I then put it into Photoshop, where I used Camera Raw to enhance clarity, color, and tone.
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Sunset ~ Florida Everglades U.S.A.
South Florida ~ Palm Beach County
Fall/Autumn 2015 ~ Boca Raton, FL
"the milkmaid"
Photo: Stefanos Papazapraidis - Fine Art Photography 2023
Model: Xenia Gavra
photo inspired by Vermeer painting "the Milkmaid"
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Europe - Portugal - Portuguese archipelago - Madeira Island - Pico do Arieiro - Madeira island's third highest peak - 1,818 m high (5965 feet) - Morning view over spectacular rugged mountain landscape at amazing sunrise
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 21.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 2.5 s; ISO: 100
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I love those moments in between rain showers when the sun peeks through the clouds and everything is illuminated against the blue-grey sky.
Not to conquer, but to protect.
Not to dominate, but to defend what’s sacred.
He stands not for glory, but for grace.
His strength is measured not in how loud he roars,
but in how long he listens.
He does not seek battle,
but he will not abandon the gate.
He holds the line - not for power,
but for peace.
Because some things - truth, dignity, love -
are worth guarding with everything we are.
he takes a drag, exhales slowly. the smoke lingers for a moment, then disappears, just like thoughts drifting away. silence in a crowded place. time pauses between the inhale and the exhale.
I've been sat on this since I shot it in September last year on Kinder Scout's northern edge, my favourite place in the whole of the Peak District. With the weather being equally as moody so far this July, I thought I'd publish it.
The day started out very sunny but bands of weather were forecast to sweep in from the north, which they did. These bands of weather brought with them some incredible dappled light and very dramatic looking skies.
The heather had well truly passed it's best in this part of High Peak, leaving the landscape in hues of coppery-brown, muted greens and pale yellows that provided a really Earthy palette complimenting the raw feeling that the elements had that day.
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All the elements just came together for the perfect black and white exposure, the deep blue sky, the long shadows, the vapour trails, it all just fits! Hope you enjoy.
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Desert has always been my passion, I love to play with its shadows, shapes and views it offers. Morocco has something additional to that - man in blue ! :-) I just love the contrast of the deep orange color of the sand and the bright blue color of the traditional local dress.
Morocco and especially Sahara desert with its very dark skies is perfect for seeing and also capturing the night sky with the glorious Milky Way. The sky in the desert is wonderfully dark with minimum light pollution, which gives a great sight, which you can also see in the :
► MOROCCO'S NIGHT SKY WITH MILKY WAY - Timelapse Video
This timelapse video offers night view at some iconic or less known locations in various parts of Morocco, might it be Sahara desert, Ksar Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO), High Atlas Mountains & Toubkal National Park or Telouet Kasbah along former caravan route from Sahara over Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM; Photo Focal length: 200.00 mm; Aperture: 4.0; Exposure time: 1/200 s; ISO: 160
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Europe - Faroe Islands - Faroes - Føroyar - Færøerne - Island group & archipelago under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean - Island of Eysturoy - Funningur - Small town on the north-west coast of Eysturoy
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 40.00 mm; Aperture: 13; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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A timeless silhouette rising from the mist.
In black and white, the soul of Mont-Saint-Michel reveals itself—raw, dramatic, and eternal.
Where stone meets sky, and light carves history into every shadow.
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**Prompt :**
Une exploratrice spatiale, jeune femme au regard intense et concentré, se tient immobile dans une forêt extraterrestre dense et bioluminescente. Elle porte une combinaison spatiale blanche légèrement usée, marquée par des traces d’expéditions passées, avec un casque transparent reflétant les lumières organiques environnantes. Son visage est éclairé par des reflets violets et magenta provenant de la végétation alien.
Face à elle, à quelques centimètres seulement, flotte une créature étrange, mi-amphibienne mi-éthérée, semblable à un axolotl cosmique. Son corps translucide pulse d’une lumière interne rose et violette, avec des filaments lumineux ondulant comme des méduses dans l’eau. Ses yeux brillent d’une intelligence mystérieuse, presque émotionnelle, fixant l’humaine dans un moment de tension silencieuse.
L’environnement est une jungle extraterrestre luxuriante, saturée de couleurs irréelles : feuillages pourpres, champignons luminescents, arbres élancés aux textures organiques et humides. De fines particules flottent dans l’air, captant la lumière comme une poussière d’étoiles. Le sol est humide, traversé par un ruisseau scintillant reflétant le ciel nocturne.
À l’arrière-plan, un immense astre bleu-gris domine le ciel, partiellement voilé par des nuages épais et dramatiques. L’atmosphère est chargée, presque électrique, suggérant un monde vivant et inconnu. Une légère brume flotte entre les arbres, accentuant la profondeur et la sensation d’immersion.
Éclairage cinématographique contrasté : lumière principale froide et lunaire venant de l’arrière, combinée à des sources lumineuses organiques chaudes issues de la flore et de la créature. Profondeur de champ réduite, focus net sur les deux sujets, arrière-plan légèrement flou avec bokeh bioluminescent.
Style hyperréaliste, rendu ultra détaillé 8K, textures précises (combinaison, peau, surfaces organiques), ambiance inspirée de la science-fiction contemplative. Composition équilibrée en face-à-face, tension narrative palpable, moment suspendu entre découverte et connexion.
Caméra : plan rapproché latéral, angle légèrement à hauteur des yeux, lent travelling avant.
Ambiance sonore suggérée : silence profond, léger bruissement organique, pulsations subtiles de la créature.
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**Prompt:**
A young female space explorer stands perfectly still in a dense, bioluminescent alien forest. She wears a slightly worn white spacesuit, marked with subtle scratches and signs of previous expeditions. Her transparent helmet reflects the organic glow around her, casting shifting violet and magenta highlights across her focused, intense face.
Hovering just inches from her is a strange, otherworldly creature, resembling a fusion between an amphibian and a luminous cosmic entity, like a celestial axolotl. Its semi-translucent body pulses with internal pink and violet light, while delicate, glowing tendrils drift and ripple as if suspended in water. Its large, radiant eyes convey an uncanny intelligence, locked onto the explorer in a silent, charged moment of connection.
The environment is a lush extraterrestrial jungle, saturated with surreal colors: deep purple foliage, glowing mushrooms, towering organic structures with wet, textured surfaces. Tiny particles float in the air like stardust, catching the light. The ground is damp, crossed by a shimmering stream reflecting the alien sky above.
In the background, a massive blue-gray celestial body looms low in the sky, partially veiled by thick, dramatic clouds. The atmosphere feels heavy, almost electrically alive, hinting at a sentient ecosystem. A thin mist weaves between the trees, enhancing depth and immersion.
Cinematic lighting: a cool, moonlit backlight contrasts with warm, organic glows emitted by the flora and the creature. Shallow depth of field, razor-sharp focus on both subjects, with a softly blurred background filled with bioluminescent bokeh.
Hyperrealistic style, ultra-detailed 8K rendering, highly refined textures (fabric, skin, organic surfaces), inspired by contemplative science fiction. Balanced face-to-face composition, strong narrative tension, capturing a suspended moment between discovery and connection.
Camera: tight side profile shot at eye level, slow forward dolly movement.
Suggested sound design: deep silence, faint organic rustling, subtle rhythmic pulses from the creature.
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Europe - Iceland - West Iceland - Snæfell Peninsula - Snæfellsnes - Grundarfjörður - Grundarfjordur - Kirkjufell - Church Mountain (463 meters) - Iceland's most iconic pyramid shaped mountain standing isolated along the Atlantic Ocean coast - Seen from the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall during winter time under fresh snow cover
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 22.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 20.0 s; ISO: 50
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Exploring the rocky shores around Saint-Malo at low tide, I was captivated by this dramatic perspective of the famous corsair city under threatening skies. The retreating waters revealed these weathered granite formations that have witnessed centuries of maritime history, creating a perfect foreground for the imposing ramparts.
My intention was to capture Saint-Malo in its most authentic element - as a fortress built to withstand both human enemies and oceanic fury. The stormy atmosphere seemed fitting for this city that was home to pirates and privateers, while the dramatic lighting emphasized the robust stone architecture that has protected the inhabitants for over 800 years.
This image represents what draws me to Brittany's coast - these moments when weather and history converge to reveal the true character of these maritime strongholds. Saint-Malo wasn't built for fair weather tourism; it was forged by storms, sieges, and the relentless Atlantic. Sometimes the most compelling photographs of historic places emerge not on perfect blue-sky days, but during these moody moments when you can almost feel the weight of centuries.
as he walks through the lattice of light and stone, his shadow unfolds like a second body — angular, quiet, uninvited. the grid beneath him holds no direction, only repetition. in this boxed geometry of street and solitude, presence is just a darker echo.
Sojiji Temple in Ishikawa
諸嶽山 大本山總持寺祖院(しょがくさん だいほんざんそうじじそいん）
700年余もの昔に開創された日本曹洞宗の中心道場
ご住職の夢枕に、僧形の観音様が現れ、
「酒井の永光寺に瑩山という徳の高い僧がおる。すぐ呼んで、この寺を禅師に譲るべし」
と告げて、姿を消されたそうです。
かねてから禅院にしたいと念じていた瑩山禅師は、入山の要請を快く受けいれて、諸嶽観音堂に入院します。
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Faroe Islands - Tjørnuvík - Tjørnevig - The northernmost village on the Faroese island of Streymoy - Looking out towards Risin og Kellingin sea stacks from the shores of Tjornuvik
The weather in Faroe Islands keeps reminding me one funny T-shirt they sell in Iceland - "If you dont like the weather, wait for 5 mins" It is exactly how our days are like... this was literally 5 mins break before huge rain fell on us. Luckily the car was nearby.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 32.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 5.0 s; ISO: 50
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Light makes all the difference - by day only a boring beech grove, at night correspondingly illuminated a gate to fantasy land
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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Lofoten Islands - Austvagoya - Svolvaer - Svolvar under fresh cover of snow during winter at Dusk - Twilight - Blue Hour - Night
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :
► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY
or
► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN
► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 24.00 mm; Aperture: 14; Exposure time: 32.0 s; ISO: 100
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Watching the sun rise or set over the sand dunes of Merzouga may be the most spectacular experience you have on your trip to Morocco. The Erg Chebbi, the name of these sand dunes, is said to have some of the highest dunes in Morocco. Indeed, the dunes and the desert wildlife are impressive.
The dunes of Erg Chebbi is a strikingly strange natural formation. On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. This mountain is surrounded by flat and desolate nature on all sides, and you could end up wondering if it really is real. But so it is, even if its existence is so weird that it has given rise to lengeds and myths among the locals. One legend tells us that the dunes of Erg Chebbi were created by God as a punishment to the locals of nearby Merzouga after they refused to give shelter to a woman and her child during a local festival. A sandstorm came, and buried the village of Merzouga is it was then.
Morocco and especially Sahara desert with its very dark skies is perfect for seeing and also capturing the night sky with the glorious Milky Way. The sky in the desert is wonderfully dark with minimum light pollution, which gives a great sight, which you can also see in the :
► MOROCCO'S NIGHT SKY WITH MILKY WAY - Timelapse Video
This timelapse video offers night view at some iconic or less known locations in various parts of Morocco, might it be Sahara desert, Ksar Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO), High Atlas Mountains & Toubkal National Park or Telouet Kasbah along former caravan route from Sahara over Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Camera Model: NIKON D70; Lens: 18.00 - 70.00 mm f/3.5 - 4.5; Focal length: 70.00 mm; Aperture: 8.0; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 250
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Europe - UK - England - Cornwall - Land's End - Penn an Wlas - Pedn an Wlas - Mainland Britain's most westerly point and one of the country's most famous landmarks, with 200 foot high granite cliffs that rise out of the Atlantic Ocean
End of May or June are great months to visit this wonderful special place as the sun set north enough to appear behind the arch, plus the wonderful Sea Pink or Purple Sea Thrift Flower is in full bloom everywhere along the cliffs. All you need is just the right amount of clouds for bit of color and not too much wind which somehow seem to be part of this dramatic location at all times.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 10; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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Europe - UK - United Kingdom - Scotland - Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park - Loch Lomond - Loch Laomainn - Freshwater Scottish loch lying on Highland Boundary Fault - Largest inland stretch of water in Great Britain by surface area - Milarrochy - Lonely tree
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 18.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 1/60 s; ISO: 100
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Ange déchu à genoux au centre d’un champ de bataille apocalyptique, femme aux longs cheveux argentés soyeux flottant dans le vent, ailes immenses déployées partiellement brûlées et scintillantes de particules dorées, halo lumineux fissuré au-dessus de sa tête, posture accablée exprimant douleur et sacrifice, armure noire et or finement ciselée, textures métalliques réalistes, peau pâle marquée de cendres et de lumière.
Sol fracturé, cratère incandescent sous ses mains, braises rougeoyantes et étincelles flottant dans l’air, atmosphère chargée de poussière et de particules volumétriques, éclairage dramatique avec rayons divins perçant un ciel orageux dense, contraste élevé entre lumière céleste chaude et environnement sombre.
Arrière-plan : foule floue de silhouettes observant la scène, ambiance de chaos urbain détruit, bâtiments en ruine, fumée épaisse, profondeur de champ cinématographique.
Trois entités féminines en arrière-plan :
– une silhouette lumineuse éthérée avec halo, robe blanche translucide, aura divine
– deux figures démoniaques élégantes avec cornes, robes sombres, regard intense, présence menaçante
composition triangulaire symbolique (bien vs mal vs chute)
Style visuel : hyperréalisme, rendu 8K, détails extrêmes, cinematic lighting, volumetric lighting, subsurface scattering, global illumination, depth of field, film grain subtil, color grading dramatique (or, ambre, noir, gris), style dark fantasy épique, inspiration peinture numérique haut de gamme + photographie cinématographique
Caméra : plan moyen rapproché, angle légèrement plongé, focale 50mm, netteté sur l’ange, arrière-plan légèrement flou (bokeh), composition centrée émotionnelle
Ambiance : tragédie sacrée, tension mythologique, chute d’un être céleste, contraste entre pureté et corruption
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Fallen angel kneeling at the center of an apocalyptic battlefield, female figure with long flowing silver hair moving in the wind, massive wings partially spread, scorched yet shimmering with golden particles, a cracked glowing halo hovering above her head, posture heavy with pain, grief, and sacrifice.
She wears intricately engraved black and gold armor with ultra-realistic metallic textures, pale skin dusted with ash and illuminated by warm divine light. Her hand touches a fractured ground, forming a glowing crater beneath her fingers, embers and sparks drifting upward, the air thick with dust, smoke, and volumetric particles.
Dramatic lighting with divine sun rays piercing through dense storm clouds, creating a powerful contrast between heavenly golden light and the dark, ruined environment.
Background: a blurred crowd of distant silhouettes watching, a devastated urban landscape with crumbling buildings, heavy smoke, and cinematic depth of field.
Three female entities standing behind her:
– one ethereal glowing figure with a halo, wearing a translucent white dress, radiating divine energy
– two elegant demonic women with horns, dressed in dark flowing garments, intense gaze, ominous presence
Symbolic triangular composition (heaven vs hell vs fallen grace).
Style: hyperrealism, ultra-detailed, 8K resolution, cinematic lighting, volumetric lighting, global illumination, subsurface scattering, realistic textures, subtle film grain, dramatic color grading (gold, amber, black, gray), epic dark fantasy, high-end digital painting meets cinematic photography.
Camera: medium close shot, slightly high angle, 50mm lens, sharp focus on the angel, background softly blurred with bokeh, emotionally centered composition.
Mood: sacred tragedy, mythological tension, the fall of a celestial being, contrast between purity and corruption, divine sorrow captured in a single moment.
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A fire performer commands both flame and audience during an evening performance at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS). Illuminated by the warm glow of burning torches against the cool ambient lighting, the performer combines concentration, precision and theatrical presence to create a captivating moment in the heart of Sibiu's historic centre.
The performance Opera Florea is an enchanting outdoor fire and metal art installation from Opera Fiammae, blending sculptural garden structures, glass lanterns, and live flames to create an immersive dreamlike experience. The superb playing of a hand pan by Simone Al Ani significantly enhances the ethereal mood.
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Europe - Scandinavia - Norway - North of the Arctic Circle - Troms county - Senja - Norway’s second biggest island - Bergsfjorden - Skaland
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography. Check out how beautiful Scandinavia can be :
► POLAR NIGHT WITH NORTHERN LIGHT & MOON ECLIPSE IN ARCTIC NORWAY
or
► NORTHERN LIGHTS BEYOND ARCTIC CIRCLE, SWEDEN
► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN SWEDEN
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 16.00 mm; Aperture: 9.0; Exposure time: 1/30 s; ISO: 200
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Kirkjufellsfoss is a short but very well situated waterfall near the distinctive Kirkjufell mountain on the north side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It has one of Iceland best backdrops as the pyramid shaped mountain of Kirkjufell rises in the background
Timelapse movies had become my new way of capturing my travels besides regular photography.
Check out these Icelandic timelapse videos :
► NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER JÖKULSÁRLÓN - THE GLACIER LAGOON, ICELAND
or
► NORTHERN LIGHTS - AURORA BOREALIS OVER WESTERN ICELAND
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 17.00 - 40.00 mm; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 18; Exposure time: 15.0 s; ISO: 100
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Turkey - Türkiye - Istanbul - Ancient Byzantium & Constantinople - Kiz Kulesi - Maiden's Tower - Leander's Tower - Tower lying on small islet located at southern entrance of Bosphorus strait 200 m from coast of Üsküdar - One of the best-known sights of Istanbul
This might be one of the most iconic locations in Istanbul, but I only visited there during my last trip. The weather conditions were absolutely terrible, super strong wind, super strong rain, very cold day. Luckily at the end we managed to hide behind one of the small coffee shops along the seashore. The result is way better than I could hoped for considering how awful the evening weather was. You simply never know and you should always try till the end. I would like to add that once we left the very fragile shelter, we got the most of the strong downpour and I got to the ferry so soaken wet as probably never in my life. Things we do love.. ups photography ;))
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5DS; Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM; Focal length: 95.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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"I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house."
–Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Again one from a couple of months ago: Spidean a' Choire Leith behind Carn na Feola sidelit by soft afternoon light
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Europe - UK - England - Cornwall - St Michael's Mount - Karrek Loos yn Koos - the Mount - Tidal island 366 metres (400 yards) off the Mount's Bay united with the town of Marazion by a man-made causeway of granite setts, passable between mid-tide and low water.
Getting up before 4AM after less than 4 hours of sleep is never easy (at least for me), however when you know that there is a wonderful place like this ahead of you, it makes a bit easier. Timing the tide at this place is the key and it was rather perfect situation as the tide peaked at the sunrise and retreave from then on, revealing more and more of the path ahead of you.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 28.00 mm; Aperture: 22; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 50
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Europe - Finland - Suomi - North of the Arctic Circle - Finnish Lapland - Lappland - Lapponia under fresh cover of snow during winter time - Aurora borealis - Northern light - Produced by solar wind particles guided by Earth's field lines to the top of the atmosphere
No single Northern Lights photo does true justice to what is happening on the sky during those unique moments when Northern Lights appear. After incredible experience of capturing my first ever timelapse in Iceland last year, I've headed to Frozen land of Arctic Lapland to capture Northern Lights under snowy landscape, which is often difficult to find along the coast. Average temperatures around - 25C dont make it particularly friendly experience, but the one which will always be treasured.
► ARCTIC NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER FROZEN FINLAND - Timelapse Video
► NORTHERN LIGHTS OVER ARCTIC FINLAND- Timelapse Video
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Lens: EF14mm f/2.8L II USM; Focal length: 14.00 mm; Aperture: 2.8; Exposure time: 6.0 s; ISO: 2500
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Europe - UK - Scotland - Western Isles of Scotland - Outer Hebrides - Isle Harris - Isolated Rodel Saltmarsh - Amazing salt flats over looked by the mountain Ceapabhal
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Buachaille Etive Mòr (Scottish Gaelic: Buachaille Eite Mòr, meaning "the great herdsman of Etive"), generally known to climbers simply as The Buachaille or The Beuckle, is a mountain at the head of Glen Etive in the Highlands of Scotland. Its almost perfect pyramidal form, as seen from the A82 road when travelling towards Glen Coe, makes it one of the most recognisable mountains in Scotland, and one of the most depicted on postcards and calendars. Buachaille Etive Mòr takes the form of a ridge nearly five miles (8 km) in length, almost entirely encircled by the River Etive and its tributaries. The ridge contains four principal tops: from north-east to south-west these are Stob Dearg (1022 m), Stob na Doire (1011 m), Stob Coire Altruim (941 m) and Stob na Bròige (956 m). Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige are both Munros; the latter was promoted to Munro status by the Scottish Mountaineering Club in 1997.
The steep, craggy north-eastern face of Stob Dearg forms the classic aspect of the mountain as seen from the Kings House Hotel, and constitutes the most direct route of ascent for climbers and scramblers. Buachaille Etive Mòr is separated from its sister mountain of Buachaille Etive Beag to the west by the valley of Lairig Gartain. To the east lies Glen Etive, which provides an alternative route of ascent, heading up steep grassy slopes to the summit of Stob na Bròige.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: EF17-40mm f/4L USM; Focal length: 17.00 mm; Aperture: 20; Exposure time: 30.0 s; ISO: 100
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