Posted April 19th, 2013

Lightstorm

The northern lights put on a fine display in the wee hours of last Sunday, April 14th. But clouds were moving in, initially evident only in a distant orange glow above the city of Whitehorse. As it advanced, the broken cloud mass overhead became back lit by the green luminescence of the aurora. The prospect of a disappointing end to my shoot turned to opportunity with the ensuing play of light, colour and atmospheric drama.
Pentax K-5, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/4.0-5.6 EX DC @ 10mm, 14sec @ f/4, ISO 1600