Northern Lights Muted by the Clouds by taffy

Northern Lights Muted by the Clouds

This was my final shot taken during our last night in Iceland. Junko and I (with Páll's tracking work) were treated to two rounds of the Aurora Borealis, both muted compared to our first ‘practice’ night. The greens were softer but there was a greater array of other colors as well, with clouds coming and going throughout. I found the effects to be fascinating and have literally over 600 images in hand. Many are of course almost identical, but it was interesting to see the subtle changes as the second passed by.
Here is Junko's the same night from (A) a different location and (B) earlier by about an hour or more: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2017-03-27
@palljokull @jyokota
I've been going through northern lights photos and am amazed at how the sky differed in each of the three 'sessions' we did over the two nights.
April 3rd, 2017  
My dream trip...Northern lights in Iceland. We had a trip scheduled for August, but sadly just cancelled it. I will have to live vicariously through other 365ers for now. Lovely shot!
April 3rd, 2017  
Simply fantastic!!!
April 3rd, 2017  
Spectacular! What a sight that must have been in person!
April 3rd, 2017  
@featherstone26 I'm so sad for you that you had to cancel! I hope you do get to go another time as I can't imagine a more exciting place to photograph!
April 3rd, 2017  
This is amazing Taffy, superb shot! I regrettably have missed so much on be project these past few weeks; Iceland - what a treat it must have been!
April 3rd, 2017  
Too beautiful for words! Fav.
April 3rd, 2017  
Awesome :)
April 3rd, 2017  
Amazing - envious now. Fav
April 3rd, 2017  
Amazing! What a beautiful sight. It must have been so excellent to see this in person.
April 3rd, 2017  
Pretty spectacular! FAV!
April 3rd, 2017  
Incredible picture.
April 3rd, 2017  
Amazing.
April 3rd, 2017  
Outstanding!
April 3rd, 2017  
Fantastic image! Fav!
April 3rd, 2017  
Ohhh...I would love to see this in person! How exciting and what a special sight!!!
April 3rd, 2017  
Shame the clouds muted the lights. Must be an incredible experience.
April 3rd, 2017  
Amazing. Stunning. Fantastic. What an awesome capture. Huge fav.
April 3rd, 2017  
Everything about this photograph is perfect; I love it.
April 3rd, 2017  
Amazing. I don't think I will ever get to see the Aurora Borealis (northern lights) now, but maybe I could see the Aurora Australis (southern lights), but I would have to be in Tasmania to see that. They aren't visible this far north in Australia. fav
April 3rd, 2017  
Beautiful. Similar as Babs, I don't think I will ever see it, but thanks to 365 I get to enjoy it...
April 3rd, 2017  
Amazing
April 3rd, 2017  
Sam
Spectacular!! FAV
April 3rd, 2017  
Stunning shot, very sci-fi. Beautiful capture.
April 3rd, 2017  
Wonderful - this looks stunning on black! Fav
April 3rd, 2017  
Fantastic shot, I was lucky to see them on our trip to Iceland last year, they truly are an amazing sight, even more so when they're captured on camera like this!
April 3rd, 2017  
Glorious and exciting sight , well captured and is stunning on black -- big fav
April 3rd, 2017  
Breathtaking! I am off to Iceland on a Photography Workshop in December, I can't wait!!
April 3rd, 2017  
Fantastic, and not the "usual" northern lights...
April 3rd, 2017  
Really beautiful. Fav
April 3rd, 2017  
Amazing when viewed on black. What a spectacular image and how wonderful to have witnessed it for yourself. Fabulous.
April 3rd, 2017  
Stunning :)
April 3rd, 2017  
Beautiful
April 3rd, 2017  
Spectacular shot! faved
April 3rd, 2017  
wow fav
April 3rd, 2017  
Magnificent capture!
April 3rd, 2017  
Beautiful colours and scenery.
April 3rd, 2017  
My comment disappeared! I wrote how much I loved how we had such a range of skies that one night alone, and how clever it was that this pile of construction dirt appears as mountains! Love those colors.
April 3rd, 2017  
@jyokota In going back through photos, I've decided it was my favorite night even thought it wasn't as spectacular as the first night. It's given me more challenges in processing so in some ways, the result is more satisfying. How smart you were to email Pall for advice! I wish I'd thought of doing that!
April 3rd, 2017  
Stunning capture
April 3rd, 2017  
Simply stunning!! What a breathtaking experience!! Fav!
April 3rd, 2017  
Very rich on black
April 3rd, 2017  
Great image, the clouds give it a great atmosphere and colour, unlike many Northern Light images you normally see, - fav
April 3rd, 2017  
I have to admit to pangs of envy, on my trip to Norway I only saw the smallest splash of green.
April 3rd, 2017  
Wow, just wow.
April 4th, 2017  
Muted it may be, but still a joy to behold.
April 4th, 2017  
Absolutely gorgeous! fav
April 4th, 2017  
Wow indeed!
April 4th, 2017  
Such a different and soft capture of the northern lights. Bravo!!!! Fav!
April 4th, 2017  
wow, this really draws you in ...fav
April 4th, 2017  
Looks like Iceland put on a special show for your departure! Absolutely gorgeous.
April 4th, 2017  
Wow, amazing! Fav
April 4th, 2017  
Amazing shot
April 4th, 2017  
Wow!
April 4th, 2017  
Beautiful
April 4th, 2017  
Kas
Oh this is amazing. To try and see the aurora is on my bucket list!
April 4th, 2017  
@wag864 Our guide was the best -- northern lights are one of his specialty and we would never have gotten these shots without his finding the lights and helping us with settings!
April 5th, 2017  
I love the northern lights with the clouds. Awesome
April 5th, 2017  
fantastic shot!
April 5th, 2017  
Magnificent! Fav.
April 7th, 2017  
Congratulations! I am glad to see that this made it to the Top Twenty for the week!
April 7th, 2017  
Wow this is a stunning display of the northern lights Taffy!
Congrats on TT, somehow I missed this, well done!
Fav
April 8th, 2017  
Beyond words, thank you for sharing such beauty.
April 10th, 2017  
Wow! Congrats on TT!
April 10th, 2017  
Nice shot. Congratulations.
April 14th, 2017  
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