How We Climbed an Iconic Norwegian Mountain for an Epic Aurora Photo
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The idea was born and began to grow in my head. One day, I thought, I will hike up there and place a little ice climber in front of that cliff with some auroras dancing behind them.
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I first look at the orientation. For The Platform, I needed to have the aurora showing toward the north and overhead to complete a powerful image.
I first look at the orientation. For The Platform, I needed to have the aurora showing toward the north and overhead to complete a powerful image.
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Finally, I will check other parameters such as temperatures, snow depth, and moonlight to make sure I do not encounter any bad surprises regarding shadows or leading line disruptions once I arrive on spot.
Finally, I will check other parameters such as temperatures, snow depth, and moonlight to make sure I do not encounter any bad surprises regarding shadows or leading line disruptions once I arrive on spot.
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Last but not least, I needed to have someone with me who I can trust, who can trust me, and of course who is available to come along with me and my crazy adventurous ideas. All conditions lined up this exact night of March 23rd, 2023.
Last but not least, I needed to have someone with me who I can trust, who can trust me, and of course who is available to come along with me and my crazy adventurous ideas. All conditions lined up this exact night of March 23rd, 2023.
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Able to park just by the beginning of the summer track, we geared up by the side of the road. It was -16 degrees C when we parked the car and started to undress.
Able to park just by the beginning of the summer track, we geared up by the side of the road. It was -16 degrees C when we parked the car and started to undress.
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We knew the total elevation gain would be about 900 meters high, with firstly a steep and dense forest part, followed by a beautiful opening into the valley revealing great views on our platform.
We knew the total elevation gain would be about 900 meters high, with firstly a steep and dense forest part, followed by a beautiful opening into the valley revealing great views on our platform.