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Kirkjufell Aurora

Kirkjufell Aurora

Magic encounter with aurora. For once it was kind, and sat beautifully in my composition for me! An amazing night - the activity got much more wild, but I don't...
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Magic encounter with aurora. For once it was kind, and sat beautifully in my composition for me! An amazing night - the activity got much more wild, but I don't think it always makes for the best pictures when it climbs high and bursts above you.
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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 3200 Shutter 5/1

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Jan, 2015

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638

Likes

+75

Awards

Fall Award 2020

Peer Award

+20

Absolute Masterpiece

+10

Superb Composition

+6

Top Choice

+1

Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

All Star

Virtuoso

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