The Glory of ‘AURORA BOREALIS’ Glint & Dance across the ‘Blue’– A Trip to Iceland’s Wondrous Dazzle of Light


Those fortunate to have witnessed its spectacular founts of light remark it as:-

“A tumultuous glory of light breaking forth, streaming up the evening skies like a storm of diamonds and pearls imbued with the gorgeous hues of heaven.”

The Aurora Borealis or Iceland’s wondrous light show is a fickle phenomenon. An entire week may pass without even a flicker. But then, BANG! The Northern Sky gets filled up with a scarcely conceivable immensity of Pale green, rose-pink.

Transparent as a fragile fabric, but appearing in fiery crimson like the Fires of Hell at its bottom edge, the spectacle almost like a celestial lava lamp!- opines a professional photographer/traveller.

 Over the centuries, numerous myths and folklores have circulated about the Northern lights. The local Eskimos believed these lights to be spirits of whales, seals and caribou. Whereas the Algonquian Indian inhabitants of Canada, considered it to hold likeness with the massive fire from the Great Spirit!

A Dream Expedition for Every Enthusiastic Landscape Photographer:-

Looking to include the ethereal spectacle of the Aurora Borealis to your bucket list of lifetime photography trips, then you need to sort out the appropriate time and best places to shoot them.  
So proper research is something you should do prior to jet-setting across the world to reach the end of the tundra. Those hot-spots, along with the appropriate time include as follows.
  • Iceland- right around late August to the early part of March
  • Tromso, Norway- right around mid- part of September to the later end of March
  • Northern Part of Sweden- right around the mid part of September to the later end of March
  • Lapland, in Finland- right around the mid part of September to the later part of March
  • Fairbanks, Alaska- at about late August to the mid of April
  • Yellowknife in Canada- right about in the mid part of August to the late April

Photography Tips For First-Time Visitors:-

For all those first-time travellers, here are some photography tips as, suggested by professionals.
  • Always bring a quality DSLR or top-shelf mirror-less camera. Also consider about weather sealing, freeze-proof performance and moisture resistance features.
  • Keep spare batteries as they will run out quickly in the cold. And remember to keep them close to your body when not in use.
  • A tripod is a must if you wish to get quality shots of the Aurora Borealis.
  • Wide-angle lens with a fast aperture and quality zoom is also a versatile choice.

For the Appropriate Camera Setting:-

  • Look to shoot in manual mode as it will allow you to adjust the ISO, aperture and shutter speed.
  • Carefully sort your ISO- remember, that higher the setting, the more suited it is for low-lights. But don’t overdo it as it could result in grainier shots.
  • Shutter speed should be anywhere between 5-20 seconds
  • Aperture on the lens should be f2.8.
  • Look to shoot in RAW image format, especially if you know about post image production.

But, Don’t Witness To Enjoy Its Spectacular Dance With Your Own Eyes…!

Remember all this when you look to lens-lock this breath-taking dazzle of the Northern lights. However, while you are at it, make it a point to step back and enjoy the glimpse of its wondrous glint and dance across the blue firmament.

It will warm your heart and stand out as one among those photography tours to savour for the rest of your life!
Location: Sydney NSW, Australia

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