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All I could think about when watching this amazing show was the Moody Blues song...
Timothy Leary's dead.
No, no, no, no, He's outside looking in.
Timothy Leary's dead.
No, no, no, no, He's outside looking in.
He'll fly his astral plane,
Takes you trips around the bay,
Brings you back the same day,
Timothy Leary. Timothy Leary.

This was quite possibly the most amazing thing I've ever seen. It was ethereal, moving and awe inspiring. Photos do not do it justice especially when the whole sky is lit up and moving....a fish eye lens could not have captured it all. All I can say is, what a trip! I have many more to process but I figured I post a few that I've done so far.
Eric

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https://photos.smugmug.com/Iceland-Northern-Lights/i-nWVB4C8/1/X2/297A9662aurora-X2.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/Iceland-Northern-Lights/i-tLZ4S48/0/X2/297A9652aurora-X2.jpg

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https://photos.smugmug.com/Iceland-Northern-Lights/i-n2pws6x/0/X2/297A9642aurorascape-X2.jpg

Feb 09, 2016 at 11:32 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · What a trip!

You did indeed get a light show extraordinaire. I hope that future trips are as rewarding photographically!!!

Don

Feb 09, 2016 at 11:42 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · What a trip!

holy moly. I am so happy for you. lovely shots
I spent 8 days in Iceland and did not get anything

Feb 10, 2016 at 12:14 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · What a trip!

Lovely stuff ... trip.

Feb 10, 2016 at 12:23 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · What a trip!

Wonderful show here Eric. What are those fire? I have no idea about Iceland.

Feb 10, 2016 at 01:47 AM

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DonGut wrote:
You did indeed get a light show extraordinaire. I hope that future trips are as rewarding photographically!!!

Don
One can only hope...fingers crossed my friend!
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kdacharya wrote:
holy moly. I am so happy for you. lovely shots
I spent 8 days in Iceland and did not get anything

KD, it is certainly luck of the draw...my son was there three weeks before and also got zilch...that is one of the reasons he wanted to go back so soon.
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MarkB1 wrote:
Lovely stuff ... trip.
Thanks Mark...it was quite something else!
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skseet wrote:
Wonderful show here Eric. What are those fire? I have no idea about Iceland.
Subrat, this is the Aurora Borealis and it is a light show seen in the very far north (there is a similar one in the southern hemisphere) related to sun spots/solar flares...it creates these amazing lights which when active and on a clear cloudless night can be seen to dance across the sky...a natural occurrence and one that photos, whilst pretty, do not do justice to witnessing the spectacle in person.
Eric

Feb 10, 2016 at 08:03 AM

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Eric,
What a wonderful sight to see and to be able to capture!

Feb 10, 2016 at 08:33 AM

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Wow! It looks like you had a great time Eric. I saw a show on tv about a couple who run tours to see the lights, and they only have a success rate just north of 50%. I am green with envy, but very happy for you ~ Ron

Feb 10, 2016 at 08:52 AM

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Very nice Eric. #3 is the standout here IMO. Glad you were able to see and photograph the aurora on your short trip.

~George.

Feb 10, 2016 at 08:56 AM

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WOW!

Feb 10, 2016 at 01:31 PM

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Feb 10, 2016 at 01:34 PM

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some sweet shots Eric

Feb 10, 2016 at 04:13 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · What a trip!

Wow Eric !!! What an experience it must be to see this !!! Love the shots especially the last one. So glad you got to see and photograph these. Looking forward to more

Birdie

Feb 10, 2016 at 05:15 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · What a trip!

Well done, Eric. What an experience!

Feb 10, 2016 at 06:01 PM

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Holy crap Eric !!!!! Those shots are insane. Iceland ? Huh. Well, I was in Hackensackland this weekend.
Seriously........great stuff

Al

Feb 10, 2016 at 07:17 PM

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Hi Eric,

I'm so happy your dream came true and you got to see and photograph these amazing sights. When we started discussing your going I shared my memories of watching the northern lights when I was in Alaska. These photos match some of my memories and as you stated seeing them dancing across the sky is simply amazing.

The first photo implies a lot of movement to me and the second may have had even more movement. The third includes the mixed colors and that's simply wonderful.

I'm looking forward to seeing more!

Morris

Feb 10, 2016 at 07:35 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · What a trip!

So awesomely magical Eric!

I feel your excitement!
BB

Feb 10, 2016 at 07:40 PM

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conebeam wrote:
Eric,
What a wonderful sight to see and to be able to capture!
Yes it was totally amazing...better than I could have ever imagined.
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surfnron wrote:
Wow! It looks like you had a great time Eric. I saw a show on tv about a couple who run tours to see the lights, and they only have a success rate just north of 50%. I am green with envy, but very happy for you ~ Ron
Thanks Ron...we did luck out as the forecast was anything but promising.
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phoenix7gtm wrote:
Very nice Eric. #3 is the standout here IMO. Glad you were able to see and photograph the aurora on your short trip.

~George.
Thanks George....I was thrilled beyond belief.
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hotrodjohn wrote:
WOW!
I uttered that same word at least 100 times while witnessing this incredible spectale.
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Ted ellis wrote:

Many thanks UT

Eric

Feb 10, 2016 at 09:52 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · What a trip!

Great shots Eric. You are a lucky guy to see them both nights on such a short trip.

Pictures can never do the actual experience justice but they are still amazing to look at. The recent real time videos mostly shot on the Sony A7s are the only thing that comes close to actually watching them live. The numerous time-lapse videos out there create a very unrealistic view.

TFS
Geoff

Feb 10, 2016 at 10:01 PM


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