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The aurora borealis is the result of the collision between particles in the wind and gases in the atmosphere, creating continuously moving and changing bands of light. Auroras occurring in the Northern Hemisphere are called the aurora borealis, while those in the Southern Hemisphere are called the southern aurora aurora. They look like colorful ribbons of silk in the sky and are considered one of nature's most beautiful sights. Below are 15 of the 25 most beautiful aurora borealis photos of 2021.Capture the AtlasVote.
1. Forest of the Lights
The photo was taken by the photographer.Marc AdamusTaken while wandering through the frosty forests of Alaska (USA).
2. Murmansk
Last winter, the photographerDaniel KordanHe embarked on a journey exploring northern Russia. He drove along the Barents Sea coast and hiked to the "edge of the world" in the Arctic. "That stormy and blizzard-filled adventure gave me the chance to meet the beautiful Aurora Borealis on the Kolskyi Peninsula," Daniel shared.
3. Tranquil
After searching for unique aurora photography locations, the photographerLarryn RaeWe stopped by the shores of Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The aurora borealis appeared almost at sunset, and ribbons of color gradually filled the night sky.
4. Nature & Landscape Photographer & 5. Santa's Cabin
"A long and beautiful night in Iceland." That's what the photographer said.Agnieszka MrowkaI remember standing on the Reykjanes Peninsula, capturing the aurora borealis in calm, windless weather.
To take the pictureSanta's cabinphotographerOlli SorvariI hiked along the Levi resort in Finland, even without ski boots.
The work "Nature & Landscape Photographer" by NAG Agnieszka Mrowka
The artwork Santa's Cabin by photographer Olli Sorvari
6. The painting Polar-snow monsters
When a photographer first starts taking pictures, they often...Sergey KorolevHe was never impressed with the aurora borealis. But after seeing the works of Marc Adamus, he was completely captivated by the stunning mountain scenery under the ethereal, colorful light. This photograph was taken on the Kola Peninsula in Russia. In the image, the snowdrifts are angled to resemble alien monsters.
7. Aurora sherbet in the apostles
PhotographerMarybeth KiczenskiShe traveled to a place she had never been before – Bayfield, Wisconsin, USA – to take the risk of capturing stunning images of the aurora borealis, with its interwoven blocks of teal and purple hues against the sky.
8. The Northern Lights Cathedral
"This photograph perfectly captures one of my most beautiful nights watching the aurora borealis in the Senja region of Norway" - photographerFroydis DalheimSharing - "The scenery was breathtaking, the landscape covered in white snow and the aurora borealis dyeing everything blue. A March night and not too cold weather - truly ideal for viewing the Northern Lights."
9. When the Stars Align & 10. Whirlwind
PhotoWhen the stars alignby the photographerJoshua SnowPhotographed at Tombstone National Park, Yukon (Canada). "It was a breathtaking sight, an extraordinary spectacle. [...] Sometimes you feel overwhelmed. Hopeless. Terrifying. But it is in the most desperate moments that the universe always seems to remind you that the light is still there, even in the darkness."
AmbushWhirlwindby the photographerJohn WeatherbyThe photo was taken on the night of October 30, 2021, on the Reykjanes Peninsula, just a few days after he arrived in Iceland. At that time, a large solar flare had just occurred, and the aurora borealis quickly appeared.
The film When the Stars Align by photographer Joshua Snow
The work Whirlwind by photographer John Weatherby
11. Aurora Australia
As the name suggests, the photoAurora Australiaby the photographerDavid OldenhofPhotographed in Tasmania, the southernmost state in Australia. Besides its stunning coastline, World Heritage-listed rainforests, and national parks familiar to photographers, it's also a paradise for viewing the brightest and most beautiful aurora borealis in the country.
12. Keepers of the Lake
After monitoring space weather for several days,Marshall LippKnowing that the aurora borealis would appear over Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota, USA, the photographer, equipped with the necessary gear, captured the moment of the shimmering, colorful lights dancing across the night sky.
13. The Aurora Cave & 14. Embracing The Green Lady
PhotoThe Aurora CaveIt was taken on one of the photographer's most beautiful nights.Giulio Cobianchiexperiences since moving to live in the Lofoten Islands, Norway.
AmbushEmbracing The Green Ladyby the photographerFilip HrebendaThis photo was taken in southeastern Iceland. The ideal time to see the aurora borealis in Iceland is mainly from autumn to early spring, but this photo was taken just before summer.
The Aurora Cave by photographer Giulio Cobianchi
The artwork Embracing The Green Lady by photographer Filip Hrebenda
15. For the Northern Lights
This photo was taken by the photographer.Aleksey R.Taken in February 2021 in Teriberka, a rural area in the Kolsky district of northwestern Russia. It was a special night, with perfect conditions for photographing the aurora borealis: frost, snow, a full moon, and an unusually calm and clear night.
