Aurora Borealis

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The shapes of the magical northern lights

From my "backyard" at Sortland, Vesterålen, Arctic Norway, just a 3 to 30 min drive from my home.

The shapes of the magical northern lights. Photographer Benny Høynes

The shapes of the magical northern lights. Photographer Benny Høynes

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Aurora Guide Benny's View in the Evening, in Vesterålen, Arctic Norway

Aurora Guide Benny's View in the Evening, in Vesterålen, Arctic Norway

Aurora Guide Benny's View in the Evening, in Vesterålen, Arctic Norway

Aurora Guide Benny's View in the Evening, in Vesterålen, Arctic Norway

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Magical Auroras in Colorful Vesterålen, Norway

Aurora Magic, at Nyksund, Vesterålen, Northern part of Norway. Feb 2. 2019.

If you are planning a trip, I will guide you...contact me via Facebook.

Magical Auroras in Colorful Vesterålen, Norway

Magical Auroras in Colorful Vesterålen, Norway

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The Hurtigruten Cruise - Witness the Aurora Borealis

The title ‘world's most beautiful voyage’ has been given to the Hurtigruten cruise. When it comes to Norwegian Coastal Cruises, many people consider the Hurtigruten cruise the best for tourists to enjoy and understand the beautiful land of the midnight sun, Norway. 

The Hurtigruten Cruise - Witness the Aurora Borealis

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Aurora Magic over Vesterålen, Northern Norway

Aurora Magic, over Vesterålen, Northern Norway, March 2018. With shutterspeed under 1 sec, to 5 sec, at iso 2500 and aperture at f/2.8.

Aurora Magic over Vesterålen, Northern Norway. Photographer Benny Høynes

Aurora Magic over Vesterålen, Northern Norway. Photographer Benny Høynes

How to Photograph Northern Lights

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Sep 14, 2017 / 0 comments

How to take photos of the beautiful northern lights.

 

I've shared some Northern Lights photos from Norway here on Wandering Educators, and was asked to share my photographic techniques.

 

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Winter Postcard from Sortland, Northern Norway

Winter scene from a mountain, looking at Sortland, Northern Norway. Photo Benny Høynes
From the mountain last night. My city, Sortland. Taken from mountain «urtind», just a couple of hours walk on the snow from my house. Wonderful, isn`t it? 

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Epic Photos from Northern Norway

A trip around where I live. All pics are under 30 min drive from my home, here in Sortland, Northern Norway.

Tree at Godfjord. Epic Photos from Northern Norway by Benny Høynes
Tree at Godfjord

The mountain Reka. Epic Photos from Northern Norway by Benny Høynes
The mountain Reka

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Northern Lights: Top Tips for Iceland Photo Tours

Seeing the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) is an extraordinary thing – the sky crackles, with undulating swathes of color dancing across the sky. Where best to see it? Iceland, of course! With its wide open areas, lack of trees, low city lights, and plenty of room to view the sky, this is one of the best places on the planet to view the Northern Lights. If you’re a photographer (like me!), there are specific tips you’ll need to know, to ensure the best photos possible.