Comments on: How to Photograph the Aurora Borealis – Northern lights http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights Photo blog featuring outdoor, travel and nature photos. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:55:37 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-137248 Ron Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:20:45 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-137248 Hi Matt, You might try a bit lower ISO, but otherwise I really don't know why that is. My Canon's seem to go over board with reds, so I haven't noticed that issue. Good luck, Ron Hi Matt,

You might try a bit lower ISO, but otherwise I really don’t know why that is. My Canon’s seem to go over board with reds, so I haven’t noticed that issue.

Good luck,

Ron

]]> By: Matt Schneider http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-137236 Matt Schneider Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:22:43 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-137236 Ron, I have an Olympus E-620 w/ f/2.8 wide angle and am having trouble capturing reds. I shoot 15-30 seconds no higher than 400 ISO. I live outside of Fairbanks and see bursts of red all the time, just can't catch them. Any suggestions on this? Thanks, Matt Ron,
I have an Olympus E-620 w/ f/2.8 wide angle and am having trouble capturing reds. I shoot 15-30 seconds no higher than 400 ISO. I live outside of Fairbanks and see bursts of red all the time, just can’t catch them. Any suggestions on this?
Thanks,
Matt

]]> By: 30 Great Aurora Borealis Photographs | Speakear http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-93274 30 Great Aurora Borealis Photographs | Speakear Sun, 24 May 2009 13:54:37 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-93274 [...] more info about Aurora Borealis check out Wikipedia and for some tips to photograph it, go to this Photo Blog. [...] [...] more info about Aurora Borealis check out Wikipedia and for some tips to photograph it, go to this Photo Blog. [...]

]]> By: objectief voor noorderlicht - Belgiumdigital forum - Digitale fotografie http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-92135 objectief voor noorderlicht - Belgiumdigital forum - Digitale fotografie Mon, 18 May 2009 23:32:51 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-92135 [...] Dit ook een leuk artikel voor als een f1.4 groothoekobjectief te hoog gegrepen is. http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-...orthern-lights __________________ groet, Rik Nikon d2x, Nikon d200, Nikkor 50 en 85 1.8, Sigma 150 2.8 macro, [...] [...] Dit ook een leuk artikel voor als een f1.4 groothoekobjectief te hoog gegrepen is. http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-…orthern-lights __________________ groet, Rik Nikon d2x, Nikon d200, Nikkor 50 en 85 1.8, Sigma 150 2.8 macro, [...]

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-88523 Ron Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:57:00 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-88523 Hi Michael, I have seen some wonderful images with the moon and northern lights, it can add a interesting element. The moon also does a great job of illuminating the landscape, and that can also be a bonus. The problem with a full moon - it takes a lot brighter northern lights show to over power the light from the moon. Without the moon, a small display might be workable, but with a full moon, the same small display might not even be visible, so that makes it a bit more of a gamble. Hi Michael,

I have seen some wonderful images with the moon and northern lights, it can add a interesting element. The moon also does a great job of illuminating the landscape, and that can also be a bonus.

The problem with a full moon – it takes a lot brighter northern lights show to over power the light from the moon. Without the moon, a small display might be workable, but with a full moon, the same small display might not even be visible, so that makes it a bit more of a gamble.

]]> By: Michael http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-88519 Michael Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:42:03 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-88519 Hi Ron, I am thinking of traveling to Fairbanks during this early Sept. Obviously, northern lights is one main reason for me to go up there. But there is a little concern - I checked the moon calendar, which shows it will be near a full moon over those days. So could you please advice more detail on how much impact the moon would have on my viewing and shooting the northern lights. If it's huge, I may have to reconsider my dates, which is not very convenient. Many thanks Michael Hi Ron,

I am thinking of traveling to Fairbanks during this early Sept. Obviously, northern lights is one main reason for me to go up there. But there is a little concern – I checked the moon calendar, which shows it will be near a full moon over those days. So could you please advice more detail on how much impact the moon would have on my viewing and shooting the northern lights. If it’s huge, I may have to reconsider my dates, which is not very convenient.

Many thanks
Michael

]]> By: Amazing Aurora Photos: 23 Amateur Shot of Aurora Borealis (With Tutorials) | Light Stalking http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-85306 Amazing Aurora Photos: 23 Amateur Shot of Aurora Borealis (With Tutorials) | Light Stalking Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:33:29 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-85306 [...] How to Photography the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights [...] [...] How to Photography the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights [...]

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-84788 Ron Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:45:56 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-84788 Hi alyx, That is a good question. I would look at the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/542180-REG/Canon_2756B003_EOS_Rebel_XSi_a_k_a_.html?img=35&KBID=3179&BI=2356&KW=" rel="nofollow">Canon XSi</a> . You can get it in a kit with lens like the one I have linked to - you might consider adding a telephoto, I think this would be an all around great setup. Hi ZMac, Sorry I missed your question. Yeah, I think the 1000D is plenty of camera for Northern Lights. I would stick with the camera from now, and maybe cosider upgrading in a couple of years. Ron Hi alyx,

That is a good question. I would look at the Canon XSi
. You can get it in a kit with lens like the one I have linked to – you might consider adding a telephoto, I think this would be an all around great setup.

Hi ZMac,

Sorry I missed your question. Yeah, I think the 1000D is plenty of camera for Northern Lights. I would stick with the camera from now, and maybe cosider upgrading in a couple of years.

Ron

]]> By: alyx http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-84555 alyx Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:00:57 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-84555 i was hoping you would be able to help me...im looking for a good camera that will take great pics of the auora...i dont have one now and my budget for it is anywhere between one to two grand...i dont really have any experience with photography...but im willing to learn...i hope you guys can help...thanks... i was hoping you would be able to help me…im looking for a good camera that will take great pics of the auora…i dont have one now and my budget for it is anywhere between one to two grand…i dont really have any experience with photography…but im willing to learn…i hope you guys can help…thanks…

]]> By: ZMac http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-81527 ZMac Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:10:02 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-81527 Hi ron, I was wondering what camera you use when you photograph the lights. i currently have a Canon EOS 1000D camera and was just wondering if this is high enough quality, or should i try to get something better? thanks Zmac Hi ron,
I was wondering what camera you use when you photograph the lights.
i currently have a Canon EOS 1000D camera and was just wondering if this is high enough quality, or should i try to get something better?
thanks
Zmac

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-78131 Ron Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:33:00 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-78131 Hi Marie, Thanks. That is a good question. All you can do is use that 1.4 lens and as high of an ISO setting that you can stand and see what happens. It just may be too dark, but what do you have to lose. If it is a bright enough aurora, it just may work. The bigger challenge maybe light from within the plane, especially if you are trying this from an airline as they have double pane windows that I think will reflect too much interior light. Good luck - let me know how it goes. Hi Marie,

Thanks.

That is a good question. All you can do is use that 1.4 lens and as high of an ISO setting that you can stand and see what happens. It just may be too dark, but what do you have to lose. If it is a bright enough aurora, it just may work.

The bigger challenge maybe light from within the plane, especially if you are trying this from an airline as they have double pane windows that I think will reflect too much interior light.

Good luck – let me know how it goes.

]]> By: Marie http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-78120 Marie Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:42:31 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-78120 Hi Ron I have been reading your comments with great interest and would like your advice about taking photographs of the aurora borealis from a moving object, a plane, which I think may make things very difficult, but I'd really like to try to get some useful pictures if possible. I have a nikon d80 and a 50mm F1.4 lens and was wondering if you had any advice or comments re the best way to take photos that weren't just a blur of colour? thanks loads Marie Hi Ron
I have been reading your comments with great interest and would like your advice about taking photographs of the aurora borealis from a moving object, a plane, which I think may make things very difficult, but I’d really like to try to get some useful pictures if possible. I have a nikon d80 and a 50mm F1.4 lens and was wondering if you had any advice or comments re the best way to take photos that weren’t just a blur of colour?
thanks loads
Marie

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-76649 Ron Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:40:59 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-76649 Where do you live Rusty? Fairbanks Alaska would be a good place, or even further North, but that may not be close for a weekend trip. October is maybe the best time of year. Ron Where do you live Rusty? Fairbanks Alaska would be a good place, or even further North, but that may not be close for a weekend trip. October is maybe the best time of year.

Ron

]]> By: Rusty Walker http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-76556 Rusty Walker Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:34:06 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-76556 That is the next photo project...Any place you would suggest to the week end traveler for a good chance to see and photo the aurora? What about time of year? Thanks, Rusty That is the next photo project…Any place you would suggest to the week end traveler for a good chance to see and photo the aurora? What about time of year?
Thanks,
Rusty

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-75540 Ron Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:46:09 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-75540 Hey that is great Gilli! The aurora is sure an amazing sight that never gets old. We have clouds here, so I don't think we will be seeing anything here. Ron Hey that is great Gilli! The aurora is sure an amazing sight that never gets old. We have clouds here, so I don’t think we will be seeing anything here.

Ron

]]> By: gilli mcg http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-75535 gilli mcg Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:39:39 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-75535 hi ron thanks - I was not that lucky this time ...tripod broke ...by the time I got sorted ....it was gone .....but the view from the flight home was spectacular...and for a level one we saw it above scotland not that far from glasgow AMAZING.....the activity level is 6 tonight and there is a slim chance that my family in scotland will see it .....wish I lived up there. I can't wait another year to see it again ....I need to find a way to see it again soon....hooked. many thanks gilli hi ron thanks – I was not that lucky this time …tripod broke …by the time I got sorted ….it was gone …..but the view from the flight home was spectacular…and for a level one we saw it above scotland not that far from glasgow AMAZING…..the activity level is 6 tonight and there is a slim chance that my family in scotland will see it …..wish I lived up there. I can’t wait another year to see it again ….I need to find a way to see it again soon….hooked. many thanks gilli

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-73546 Ron Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:50:57 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-73546 Thanks Gillix. Wow, you captured some beautiful auroras! Ron Thanks Gillix. Wow, you captured some beautiful auroras!

Ron

]]> By: gilli mcg http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-73462 gilli mcg Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:35:11 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-73462 http://www.flickr.com/photos/gilliflowerart/sets/72157605304449806/ Hi Ron , December 31st, 2007 at 2:31 am , I wrote you for advice . For some reason I did not see the response. Just re-visiting your site to brush up on your excellent article ready for my next trip to iceland soon.....and found your response . Thank you !!! I was lucky again, last time (have some pics on the website above from the past two years chasing the borealis). The most dificulty I had was finding something to focus on this time, it was so dark on some nights that I had to send my husband into the darkness with a torch to give me something to focus on. thanks again ....I tell everyone about this site! best gillix http://www.flickr.com/photos/gilliflowerart/sets/72157605304449806/

Hi Ron ,
December 31st, 2007 at 2:31 am , I wrote you for advice . For some reason I did not see the response. Just re-visiting your site to brush up on your excellent article ready for my next trip to iceland soon…..and found your response . Thank you !!! I was lucky again, last time (have some pics on the website above from the past two years chasing the borealis).

The most dificulty I had was finding something to focus on this time, it was so dark on some nights that I had to send my husband into the darkness with a torch to give me something to focus on.

thanks again ….I tell everyone about this site!

best gillix

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-70607 Ron Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:09:27 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-70607 This is one of the best times of year for them - good luck! This is one of the best times of year for them – good luck!

]]> By: aly http://www.my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights/comment-page-1#comment-70605 aly Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:22:37 +0000 http://my-photo-blog.com/how-to-photograph-the-aurora-borealis-northern-lights#comment-70605 thanks Ron i am going to alsaka in a few weeks so i hope to see them thanks Ron i am going to alsaka in a few weeks so i hope to see them

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