Night Pictures - Shetzers Photography

Glowing yellow tent set up under Aurora BorealisCamping under the stars - A lone adventurer braves the cold to witness the beauty of the Northern Lights glimmering throughout the night in the far reaches of Alaska in early Spring.
The brilliant light show was being viewed near the remote town of Wiseman, Alaska where average low temperatures in January hover around -21 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Milky Way over Balanced Rock in Arches National ParkMilky Way over Balanced Rock in Arches National Park outside of Moab Utah.

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Northern Lights over Kirkjufell IcelandThe Northern Lights display their beautiful colors over Kirkjufell Mountain in Northern Iceland.

Located on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, Kirkjufell, or Church mountain stands 463m above sea level.

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The Perfect Spot For The Northern LightsThe Middle Fork Koyukuk River in Alaska provides the perfect location for us to photograph the northern lights. The lights themselves are magnificent, but to capture to reflection off the water makes everything more surreal.

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Activity on the NileFrom our hotel balcony overlooking the Nile river in Cairo, Egypt, we watched the explosion of color of river cruises as they lit the night. This shot, with a 30 second exposure displays all the boats and lights that roam this famous river.

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Aurora Borealis forms curtain pattern over Wiseman AlaskaArctic Circle light display - A vibrant display of lights shines over Wiseman, Alaska during the peak time of the year to view the Aurora Borealis. This natural light display, also known as the Northern Lights, is produced by solar wind particles in earth's magnetic field. Here, an auroral curtain pattern fills the sky with waves undulating back forth with varying light intensity. This magnificent light display occurred during moonrise over the Smith Creek Dome, Midnight Dome Peaks.

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Milky way and juniper tree by nightIn Arches National Park in Utah, the milky way shines bright above an old juniper tree.

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Northern lights pattern forms over mountain peaksAurora Borealis shines over mountains - A unique northern lights pattern emerges over the Arctic Circle in Northern Alaska during early Spring above the tree-lined hills and snow-packed peaks. The aurora forms bands during periods of moderate-to-high solar activity and is most visible during times during the equinox, in early Spring and Fall, when the earth is farthest north or south of the sun's equator.

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Northern lights with star trails illuminate mountain peaksNorthern lights time lapse - This photo was taken on a 35 minute exposure, during the Aurora Borealis in Alaska's Arctic Circle. The image includes the Northern Star, and the surrounding stars take on a circular dimension as the earth rotates. The mountains lighted under the brilliant sky are the Smith Creek Dome and Midnight Dome Peaks.

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Seljalandsfoss Waterfall with Northern LightsThe famous Icelandic waterfall of Seljalandsfoss with the spectacular Northern Lights overhead during a night photography session on location. Formed by a volcanic glacier which created the river that flows from this "foss" (Icelandic for "waterfall"). The name of this waterfall, Seljalandsfoss, literally means "selling the land waterfall."

Here the amazing Aurora Borealis light show is seen in the night sky above. Iceland is not only known for incredible waterfalls, such as this 197 foot phenom, but also incredible viewing of the Aurora.

Northern Lights and Waterfall photography shot during night session in Southern Iceland.

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A Cessna Aircraft Illuminated By The Auroa BorealisThis Cessna aircraft glows under the northern lights in Wiseman, Alaska. The glow of the Aurora Borealis creates a magnificent scene for and object in the landscape beneath it.

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Astro Photography in Arches National ParkNight image of the Milky Way over Balanced Rock in Arches National Park outside of Moab Utah.

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Aurora Borealis gleams over mountain peaksRadiating night sky - Intense rays of light radiate through the night sky over the Smith Creek Dome and Midnight Dome Peaks just outside the tiny town of Wiseman, Alaska. The auroral rays line up along the earth's magnetic field, and can be several hundreds of miles long. Most auroras occur in a band known as the auroral zone but can expand to lower latitudes during geomagnetic storms

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Aurora Borealis shines over Wiseman cabinLights over Wiseman - The Aurora Borealis shimmers spectacularly over a home in Wiseman, Alaska, The tiny town, with a population of about 14, was founded by gold miners. The closest major city is Fairbanks, Alaska, which sits about 260 miles south.

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Circular shaped Northern Light forms over mountain peakCelestial circle of light - A wavy circular formation of light appears over the Smith Creek Dome and Midnight Dome Peaks in the far north region of Alaska. The Northern Lights are comprised of blue, green and red light. Other colors, such as pink and purple, can be found in different combinations of altitudes within the auroral curtain.

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House on Fire at NightThe House on Fire ruins of Bears Ears National Monument seen at night. The Anasazi archaeological site is lit from the inside, allowing the glow to trickle onto the rocky overhang. Night photography of these ancient ruins is now in the Bears Ears National Monument.

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Image of Milky Way Balanced with Colorado MountainsThis earthbound astral image of the Milky Way is offset by the mountains of Colorado. Centered and framed by stars is one arm of our spiral galaxy. A brilliantly colorful night photography shot from Silverthorne.

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Northern Lights Above The Water In AlaskaThe vast expanse of the Aurora Borealis can be captured by visiting Wiseman, Alaska. The environment allows for beautiful compositions with the northern lights. The nighttime is the perfect time to experience the awe of the Aurora Borealis along with the scenic views Alaska has to offer.

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Northern Lights over Kirkjufell mountain IcelandThe Northern Lights puts on a show over Kirkjufell mountain and waterfall on the Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula.

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The Aurora Borealis From Wiseman AlaskaA view of the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights from the Arctic Circle in Wiseman, Alaska. The Aurora Borealis can predominantly been seen from the Arctic or Antarctic regions. Aurora comes from the Latin word for "dawn" because auroras were thought of as the first light of dawn.

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The Green Glow Of The Aurora BorealisThe Aurora Borealis as seen from the Arctic Circle of Wiseman, Alaska. Auroras occur in the auroral zone which is between 10 and 20 degrees from the geomagnetic poles at all times. The Aurora Borealis can be best seen at night against a dark sky in Arctic or Antarctic areas. But it has been seen in other areas as well.

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Giza Egypt Pyramid by SunsetThe ancient wonders of the pyramids at Giza are awe inspiring in themselves, let alone on a beautiful night at sunset. The largest of the pyramids, the Pyramid of Khufu, stands at over 480 feet and for 3,800 years was the tallest man-made structure.

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Kirkjufell Waterfall with the Aurora BorealisThe Aurora Borealis displayed over the Kirkjufell waterfall on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula.

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Stars over Arches National Parks WindowsStarry night effect on the trail at Arches National Park. The low light pollution levels here provide great astrophotography opportunities. See concentric circular star trails whirling in the background of this freestanding natural arch. Night landscape photography session taken near Moab, Utah.

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Turret Arch by night in Arches National ParkTurret Arch is photographed at night in Arches National Park located in Southern Utah.

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Aurora Borealis creates green and purple huesNorthern light display - A vibrant green and violet light show dazzles visitors at Wiseman, Alaska in early spring. Altitude effects the colors with blue violets and reds occurring low in the atmosphere. Bright green colors are strongest between 60-150 miles (100-240 km) above the earth. Ruby reds occur above 150 miles or 240 km.

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Double Arch at NightDouble Arch in Arches National Park with the stars above.

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Star Trails over Old BarnStar Trails over an old barn in the remote parts of the Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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The Glow Beyond The ChairliftThe glow of the Aurora Borealis behind the chair lift in North America. This photo was taken outside of Fairbanks, Alaska in the Skiland ski area.

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The Vast Length Of The Aurora BorealisThis image shows just how vast and long the lines of the Aurora Borealis are.

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Waves of light illuminate night sky above mountainsSolar activity lights the night - The sky fills with celestial waves of light above the wilderness of Alaska. Patterns formed by the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, take many forms including curtains, rays, bands and glowing blobs.

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Green ribbons of the Aurora Borealis above treesAurora Borealis ribbons - Stunning ribbons of undulating particles unfold over the trees and mountains in Northern Alaska. The display is created by charged particles colliding with atoms in the high-altitude atmosphere.

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Illuminated Under The Aurora BorealisHere we see the Aurora Borealis above the Marion Creek outside of Wiseman, Alaska. The green glow of the northern lights illuminate the silhouette of the landscape below.

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Illuminating AuroraThe vibrant swirls of the Aurora Borealis illuminate the icy waters below.

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Northern lights dance on mountain topsLights dance over mountain tops - The lights of Aurora Borealis appear in the night skies over Alaska. The bright, glittering displays in the sky occur when gaseous particles collide. They are visible on many nights in areas close to the North Pole.

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Northern Lights Glow And StarsThe glow of the Aurora Borealis is reflected on the Middle Fork Koyukuk River in Wiseman, Alaska. The stars glisten throughout the night sky along with the glow of the northern lights.

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Star Trails in Arches National ParkA 30 minute exposure displaying the beautiful red rock structures found in Arches National Park as the earth rotates.

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The Awe Inspiring Aurora Borealis In Wiseman AlaskaThe magnificent sight of the Aurora Borealis glows above the trees in Wiseman, Alaska. The silhouette of the trees puts the expanse of the night sky in perspective for everyone to see. The lights dance in the sky as darkness falls.

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Aurora Borealis Dancing Through The NightThe Aurora Borealis also known as the northern lights can be seen dancing through the sky in Wiseman, Alaska.

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Illuminating The Landscape With The Northern LightsMarion Creek outside of Wiseman, Alaska is just one of the magnificent locations we go to capture the landscape illuminated beneath the northern lights.

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Christmas Lights in DenverDuring the Christmas holiday's the City and County Building in Denver light up each evening for the public to enjoy.

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City and County Building in Denver with Christmas lightsDuring the Christmas holiday's the City and County Building in Denver light up each evening for the public to enjoy.

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Dancing Northern Lights glow green over mountain peaksAn unearthly display - The bright dazzling lights of the Aurora Borealis dance in the night sky above the mountain peaks near Wiseman, Alaska. In the southern latitudes there is a similar phenomenon called the Aurora Australis.

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Lights of Naxos GreeceThe island of Naxos, Greece is a shot ferry ride form Athens. On our first night we walked out onto a pier in the harbor to capture the beautiful lights of the town in the shadow of the ancient castle.

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Scenic photo of stars and mountainsideStarry night - Stars illuminate the sky over snow-capped mountain peaks towering above the fertile waters and lush valleys near Haines, Alaska. The landscape image captures the true beauty of the Alaskan backcountry at night.

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Snowy cabin illuminated by Northern LightsCelestial sky over cabin - A sensational cosmic display created by the Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky above a snow-covered cabin in the Alaskan wilderness. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can best be seen during fall and spring equinoxes.

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Strobe Of The Aurora BorealisThe bright green strobe of the Aurora Borealis glows above Minnie Creek outside of Wiseman, Alaska. You can see the glimmer of the stars between the streaks of light.

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Wiseman Trading Company Under The Aurora BorealisThe Wiseman Trading Company building is staged under the Aurora Borealis in Alaska.

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Auroral display over Alaska’s Arctic CircleCosmic sky - An auroral light display occurs over the Arctic Circle in Alaska. Auroras have been observed since ancient times, and tend to be more numerous and spectacular during high solar sunspot activity.

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