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In reply to the discussion: My photos of last night's aurora borealis [View all]Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)93. It's relatively fast.
I kind of compare it to curtains blowing in a very gentle breeze. These are 20-25 second exposures, but they look pretty much like they did as I was looking at them. One difference is that the camera lens at that extended exposure time picked up more of the reds. You could see the red with the naked eye, but not to this extent. I was pleasantly surprised to see that color show up so bright. It's kind of unusual to get this multi-colored effect.
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ours were white, blue. Soooo beautiful. You are soooo good at this. Your pictures are always off the
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#106
I have heard them too. They make a sound that is soft and low. I really have heard them when its
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#107
I was out looking for the aurora last night even though I knew they wouldn't reach this latitude.
tridim
Mar 2012
#35
Omg - that is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen - seriously - you are lucky to be able
jillan
Mar 2012
#56
That says a lot. I know sometimes it was best to not look at them in the center of your field of
Hissyspit
Mar 2012
#120
Beautiful green leprechaun dusting for the upcoming St. Patricks day celebration.
midnight
Mar 2012
#109
Overwhelming. You are so kind to share these images. Can't even imagine that experience.
Judi Lynn
Mar 2012
#123
I always imagine those sorts of pictures accompanied by some big, booming orchestral music.
Stinky The Clown
Mar 2012
#129
Beautiful and thought provoking. Just bookmarked your link, too. You're great at this.
freshwest
Mar 2012
#133
Well, now, Blue_In_AK, those wonderful pictures bring back some great memories.
jamesatemple
Mar 2012
#135
I saw them once nearly 30 years ago and have been pining to see them again ever since.
aikoaiko
Mar 2012
#161