Northern Lights
Beautiful sky over the tundra of Alaska
Something a little differnt than the typical landscape northern lights shot. My dream shot would be to get a Alaska railroad locomotive under the auroras. This image was shot at the AK railroad train depot at Portage, Alaska. Taken on the night of 3/19.
There are moments of calm. Then suddenly the sky will flare up with a burst. There is no rhyme or reason as to when it will happen. All you can do is sit and wait.
Even when the auroras died down, they were still stunning. This was right before the 2:30 am burst. on February 6, 2021
Frost covered trees dot the the landscape under a beautiful night sky, filled with the northern lights. This was taken near Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska on the night of 2/6/2021.
Great night at Glen Alps, AK. At one point over half the sky was auroras. The city lights of Anchorage are shining on the left. Taken 1/25/2021
Stunning views from the Denali highway near Cantwell, Alaska. 1/6/2021
Took a road trip down the Glenn Highway. I was hoping for a larger aurora display than what I got. After hours of driving I decided to stop and take pictures just before Eureka Roadhouse. Taken on 12/10/2020. Near Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska
Talkeetna lights portrait
I had no trouble filling the frame while capturing the amazing northern lights display we had on the night of the 3/19/2021.
The lights were really dancing over Portage Valley, Alaska
My warm sanctuary away from the brutal cold sub-zero temperatures. It was a pretty amazing night on March 6, 2021. The auroras were shinning throughout the night. Which made for a long night in the cold. The temperature, according to my trucks thermometer was -16F. That temperature is before windchill is factored in. This was shot just off the Glenn Highway a few miles south of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska.
The snow and frost covered spruce were like giants watching the auroras
Sitting along the banks of Knik River in Butte, AK on the night of Feburary 1st
Full moon shining through the corona of the aurora.
Beautiful Aurora show near Cantwell, Alaska. Taken on 1/6/2021
Half-moon rising over the Denali Highway mountain range. The auroras were going strong all night. This shot was taken at 2:30 am, the morning of 1/6/2021
Great view from Glenn Highway, Alaska.
Talkeetna, Alaska
This is how I started off my night of aurora hunting. Fully overhead northern lights.
Tonight everything came together perfectly. We had a northern lights display that reached a Kp6. There wasn't a single cloud in the sky. There was a crescent moon that was lighting up the foreground with just the right amount of light. Perfection.
STEVE was shining bright along side the northern lights. Taken on the night of March 5th, 2021 in Glacier View, AK
The view this morning, February 2nd, from the bluff near Point Woronzof, Anchorage, Alaska. This was shot around 2:30am. I made the unfortunate mistake of leaving a better aurora viewing spot near the Knik River. While the data looked good, I didn't think it would materialize into anything before I had to go home for the night. Of course on my drive back home the aurora show took off. I guess i can't get them all.
The moon was bright, but the Auroras were brighter. Glen Alps, Alaska. morning on 1/25/2021
Lady Aurora cast her glow across the landscape of Alaska. Broad Pass, AK. 1/6/2021
Ghoslty glow of the northen lights sits at the end of the road. Denali Highway. 1/6/2021
A small burst of aurora activity early this morning. It only lasted a few minutes. Luckily I was ready.
very interesting swirl pattern almost seems to mirror itself.
The moon put up a good fight, but the auroras easily won on this night. This was shot in Portage Valley, AK on the night of 3/19/2021
When I see this picture I think of the Stevie Wonder song, "Ribbon in the Sky".
Snowmachine tracks lead to a great northern lights. Taken on the night of March 5th, 2021 near Eureka Roadhouse.
The auroras were so bright that we didn't need a flashlight. Taken on February 6, 2021. Alascom Rd, Alaska
The northern lights were out all night last night and this morning. Unfortunately so was everyone else. The Knok River had hundreds of people coming and going. Most of the parking areas were full. Next time I'm driving north to get away from the crowds.
I got to see something that I have never seen before. The northern lights over Flat Top mountain. They usually aren't this far south The light from the full moon is the light source for the landscape.
Usually I wait for the vehicle to pass so that the light from the headlight doesn't mess up my shot. I wanted to try something different. I timed the passing vehicle so that I would capture the light as it painted the spruce trees. It took me a couple of tries. Oh yeah. The northern lights were pretty amazing too. Broad Pass, AK. 1/6/2021
The aurora display had a mix of green, red, and pink. A pretty incredible show. This was shot at Broad Passwhich is near Cantwell , Alaska. 1/6/2021
A short burst of auroras is met by a passing semi truck along the Glenn Highway, Alaska. The fog was slowly creeping in from the right side of the frame. This was one exposure with a 10 second shutter.
The northern lights were there, but no where near as exciting as the previous night. There was a half moon over my left shoulder and the temperature was around -20F. This was shot near Cantwell, AK on 3/21/2021.
Starlight not as bright as the northern light.
Cloudy night of aurora hunting at Point Woronzof, Anchorage, AK. Taken on the night of March 3, 2021.
The spruce forest has the best seats for viewing the amazing sky.
Almost the end of a great night of auroras. I ran into photographer friend, that up until this moment, I had only talked to through social media. That's Tim Doner i the bottom right hand of the image.
A surprise northern lights show hovering over Anchorage , Alaska.
Alaskan winters can be so beautiful. Especially on nights like this. The only sound is my breathing . Broad Pass, AK. 1/6/2021
Great northern lights last night while in Borad Pass, Alaska. 1/06/2020
Susitna river lights