Submarine on the Surface

Night panorama "Submarine on the Surface" showing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) above a harbor in Iceland. Captured by Jan Smid, Master QEP, during a 2016 photo expedition. Green Aurora reflecting in the sea with town lights.

At first, it didn't look very interesting. The Aurora Borealis was quite weak and faint. However, the KP index eventually jumped above 4, and the sky became much more intriguing. The photo location was quite unconventional - not a dark corner of Iceland. I was shooting from a hill overlooking the harbor of a small town. There was light pollution everywhere, the hill barely shading a small part of the sea. But it was enough for the Northern Lights to put on a spectacular show in the sky.

Panorama compiled from total of 6 frames (6 frames in two rows).

Equipment: Nikon D750

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