RAW file processed with Pixmantec Rawshooter.
I then applied a curve in Photoshop, cropped it slightly from below and removed some lights on the ground.
Shot with Canon 24mm f/2.8 lens at f/3.5.
This is my first attempt at photographing the northern lights (which is a bit of a shame considering how common these things are where I live). The next time, though, I'll definitely try to include some foreground which I find to be somewhat lacking here.
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Til hamingju með þína bestu mynd og hæstu einkunn hér á DP til þessa.
Svekkjó að fá ekki border með þessa einkunn, en samt sem áður frábært að lenda í topp 10 í þessari keppni.
Congratulations on your best result on DPC so far. Could have easily been in the top three but it was a VERY tough competition. Anyway, a great Aurora shot but like you yourself said, needs a better foreground but otherwise flawless.
Outstanding aurora shot. I love the composition, and your capture of the starry sky makes for a beautiful backdrop. And I know how difficult it can sometimes be to get the stars "right" after reduction to web size :)
My favorite of the challenge.
This is absolutely gorgeous, but incredibly "boring". It looks very well done though.
I'm voting it on the technical side. I'll give u a 7. The stars seem oversharpened.
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