Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 3
The sun set over the volcano of Snæfellsjökull – my Islandic friend seemed to have no issues in pronouncing that but I did – and a smaller mountain peak in front of it, while the glacier water created a small stream. To me, it is fascinating that infrared sunsets turn blue after being processed, since […]
Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 4
With that full view of Snæfellsjökull, my one-week trip to Iceland came to a (slightly) disappointing end – not for lack of trying, but we didn’t manage to see any aurorae borealis. Friends of mine who staid for another week got quite lucky but that is how it goes. Bonus in this photo: a paraglider […]
Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 5
A few weeks later, I returned to Scandinavia for a 10-day trip across the Norwegian coast. We travelled with the Hurtigruten postal ships, which made up their lack of luxurious cabins with amazing landscapes. On the first morning, we left the harbor and were seen off with a nice little rainbow.
Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 8
I never dared to hope that northern lights would be that active in the infrared – and that beautiful. Taking photos in the surprisingly rough sea of the Atlantic was a special kind of challenge in of itself, but I came prepared. Every image is a composite of 8-16 0.3s frames, which were then aligned […]
Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 11
This one is my personal favorite from the entire trip. All of the things that make infrared unique are here: the sky emissions make it appear as it was full moon, while the aurora shines in a bronze tone that is utterly different from visible-light photos.
Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 14
The last night of northern lights had a particularly eerie feeling to it, as the aurora was quite faint but very active. The infrared sky emission made itself known again, as well. As before, there is a remarkable difference in water reflections between full spectrum and infrared.
Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 16
On the last full day, Norway said goodbye with a particularly scenic sun setting above the coastal mountains. I couldn’t be happier with what we have seen and experienced on that voyage.
Nordic landscapes and northern lights – 17
I couldn’t be happier with what we have seen and experienced on that voyage and, if times change and travel becomes more free again, I would love to return.
Lady in yellow
Young Lady in the sun during COVID Lockdown
Flamingos in white
Flamingos in the viennese zoo
Red Mountain
The lover – beautiful skiing Mountain in Austria
Oak Grove
I used to walk through this small forest of trees in the middle of Queens, NY apartments to my first job. 10 years later, I found photography to be my hobby and purchased a Kolari Pocket to dive into infrared. I happen to be in the neighborhood and couldn’t miss the opportunity to take this […]
