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15 Photos From the 2022 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year

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Capture the Atlas has published its annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year selections, which feature the best photos of the aurora borealis or australis captured from around the world.

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On my last trip to Iceland, I decided to try my luck in one of its most iconic locations, a magical place for any landscape photographer.

“Elves’ House” – Asier López Castro

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This rare red Aurora that shined after a powerful solar event in Iceland reminded me of the iconic tropical bird of my home country: the Quetzal.

“Nordic Quetzal” – Luis Solano Pochet

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The northern sky is utterly fascinating.

“Under a Northern Sky” – Rachel Jones Ross

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Lady Aurora waits for no photographer or schedule.

“Michigan Night Watch” – Marybeth Kiczenski

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Nugget Point Lighthouse is on the eastern side of New Zealand’s South Island.

“Nugget Point Lighthouse Aurora” – Douglas Thorne

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At high latitudes such as 71-degrees North on the eastern side of Greenland, the Aurora oval varies and slightly leans down.

“Towering Ice” – Virgil Reglioni

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These are the Arctic nights that leave you breathless!

“Inception” – Giulio Cobianchi