LukasPetereit
FollowMy dream to capture the Northern Lights started in 2016. During my time in Canada (British Columbia - Alberta) lots of travelers told me that they went to Alask...
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My dream to capture the Northern Lights started in 2016. During my time in Canada (British Columbia - Alberta) lots of travelers told me that they went to Alaska and Yukon to see the Aurora Borealis.
My schedule didn’t leave any space for such a long trip north. Nevertheless, I promised myself to discover these beautiful lights within the next years.
This year, my dream finally came true: I got one night with strong auroral activity. The lights started to dance like crazy and I nearly forgot to take some images. What a show!
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My schedule didn’t leave any space for such a long trip north. Nevertheless, I promised myself to discover these beautiful lights within the next years.
This year, my dream finally came true: I got one night with strong auroral activity. The lights started to dance like crazy and I nearly forgot to take some images. What a show!
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Behind The Lens
Location
Close to a small road in the middle of Lofoten, Norway.Time
Around 9pm in the evening.Lighting
It was quite difficult to get this shot. I expected the Northern Lights in the other direction over the open sea. Due to that, I had to find a new spot as fast as possible. The red hut appeared over the hill and took my chance. What a spectacular light show!Equipment
Pentax K1, Pentax 15-30mm, Rollei Rock Solid tripodInspiration
My dream to capture the Northern Lights started in 2016. During my time in Canada (British Columbia / Alberta) lots of travelers told me that they went to Alaska and Yukon to see the Aurora Borealis. My schedule didn’t leave any space for such a long trip north. Nevertheless, I promised myself to discover these beautiful lights within the next years. This year, my dream finally came true: I got one night with strong auroral activity. The lights started to dance like crazy and I nearly forgot to take some images. What a show!Editing
Regular Lightroom development and a few color corrections in Photoshop.In my camera bag
My Pentax K1, Pentax 150-450mm, Pentax 77mm limited, Pentax 15-30mm, Rollei tripod, a few filtersFeedback
To capture Northern Lights? Prepare yourself and don't hesitate to take several shots. The lights appear only for a few minutes. It's hard to find a composition. Check the weather forecast, get to know the area and prepare your camera before you leave the car.