Aurora Borealis

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Aurora Borealis
Taken by Greg Syverson on October 23, 2012 @ Prudhoe Bay Alaska

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Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 5/1
Aperture: f/inf
ISO: 400
Date Taken: 2012:10:22 22:20:08

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First time to get shots of the Auroras over the Beaufort Sea. The Sea is just starting to freeze up. Canon 5D Mark 2 35mm F2 Nikon lens. 3 Second exposure 3200asa

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Funny I remember 3200asa

Posted by Canon 2012-10-23 11:06:39

I went back through my camera settings. That night I did 1420 image timelapes. Those images were shot at 3200ASA. Each time I changed positing of the lens, I did a few test shots and lowered the ASA to 400, 800, 1000, 1200 and 1600ASA. Just wanted to see how long of a exposure was needed to get a usable image. The moon was setting but high enough that it added to the illumination of the thin slush and ice forming on the surface. Also some light pollution from a nearby building added to the light source. South of my location in other parts of Alaska people reported Aurora displays.

Posted by Canon 2012-10-24 22:31:06

Great shots Greg! its nice to see there are some other photographers up here in Prudhoe! We were on the haul road from 11 to midnight and caught the very good light show!

Posted by special.k 2012-10-25 03:03:29

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