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05-12-2016, 09:46 AM   #1
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PP Challenge 182 - Northern lights
Thank you todd for the last round!

Last two years we've had good conditions here in Sweden to see and shoot the Aurora Borealis (northern lights).

Now from May to August the nights are too bright to be able to see the northern lights. So while waiting for the darkness let's play with this image from a month ago.



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I assumed this is closer to what you saw after cleaning out the shadows, telephone poles, etc.
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I thought the foreground was distracting.
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Very nice shot! I agree with Rimfiredude that the foreground was distracting... I tried to make it as realistic as possible; which was a bit tricky, since I've never actually seen the Aurora Borealis in real-life!

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Nice photo, did some correcting on background distractions and color. I think it is closer to what you saw.

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QuoteOriginally posted by todd Quote
Very interesting Todd. How did you do it?
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QuoteOriginally posted by Rimfiredude Quote
Very interesting Todd. How did you do it?
thanks. from the jpeg in gimp with g'mic filters. selectively applied different filters using about five different layers, masks, and different layering modes.
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I would love to see the Aurora Borealis in person someday.

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an attempt:
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Another attempt at an essentially realistic reading, with the stars slightly enhanced.
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Some inspiration from one of Sweden's best astrophotographers
Astrophotographer Göran Strand | Aurora Borealis
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Nordic lights
Quite a light show in my home town october 2015.
Lucky to be even once in right place
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QuoteOriginally posted by Tapio Kekkonen Quote
Quite a light show in my home town october 2015.
Lucky to be even once in right place
Very nice.
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