Photography in the high north can be a rewarding and challenging experience. The high north refers to the regions of the Earth that are north of the Arctic Circle, such as Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Greenland. These regions offer stunning landscapes, wildlife and natural phenomena such as the northern lights.
The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are one of the most popular subjects for photographers in the high north. They are caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere. They create colorful and dynamic patterns of light in the night sky2.
To photograph the northern lights, you need a camera that can shoot in manual mode, a tripod, a remote shutter release or self-timer, and warm clothing. Ideally you should find a dark and clear location away from light pollution and clouds. But up her ethe Aurora Borealis is often so strong that you can get away with some lights nearby, as long as where you stand is relatively dark.
The best time to see and photograph the northern lights is between September and March, when the nights are longer and darker.
The best time to see and photograph the northern lights is between September and March, when the nights are longer and darker.
Some tips for photographing the northern lights are:
- Use a wide-angle lens to capture more of the sky
- Set your aperture to the widest setting (lowest f-number) to let in more light
- Set your ISO to a high value (800 or above) to increase your sensitivity to light
- Set your shutter speed to a long exposure (10 seconds or more) to capture the movement of the lights
- Use a remote shutter release or self-timer to avoid camera shake
- Check your focus manually using live view or a bright star
- Experiment with different compositions and angles
Enjoy the show!😍