Colorful aurora over Fairbanks, Alaska. Canon 5D Mark III, Rokinon 24mm f/1.4, 13 sec @ f/1.4, ISO 1600
Stepping outside of my house to views like this is one of the many reasons I enjoy living in Fairbanks, Alaska, and yes, even through the dark and cold winters. Natural beauty is a tonic to the soul, and I find that embracing the seasons and getting outside regardless of the conditions, cultivates an awareness and appreciation for the environment, weather, and surroundings that mark the fluid seasonal changes. I took this photo last Saturday night, framing the birch trees along my driveway against this brilliantly colorful sky filled with aurora. The picture is a reminder of how privileged I am to live where I do.
Beautiful. I hope to visit Alaska some day to capture scenes like this.
what jif you set the whitebalance on fluorescent. i read you get some interesting colors-on sunsets.
Nice neighborhood. 🙂
Patrick,
Loved both versions of your book, made my trip last march possible.
If possible, could you give me your opinion of the rokinon 24 mm, i shoot with a nikon D800 and am looking at this lens and also the nikon version. Thanks
Extremely impressive Patrick,great capture!
wow!! what a pic, what a colours, love it!1