Winter vacations and auroras in Ylläs
Hello guys! In this episode of our Lapland Travels we are going to visit Ylläs. Situated amidst the 7 beautiful fells, it is one of the most picturesque areas in Finnish Lapland. Ylläs will gladly welcome you both Summer and Winter, however, this time our journey takes us here when it is all covered with a thick curtain of snow. There are only a couple of thousand residents in the area, and even the hotels and cabins are scattered in...
Are Auroras ending in Lapland?
Hello my fellow Aurora hunters and friends! I admit, it is a bit stupid title for an article. However, lately, I just keep hearing these rather anxious questions: “Are the Auroras ending in Lapland?” Or… “Is 20xx the last year for Auroras“? The short answer is, of course: “No!” However, I do want to address these questions seriously, and and if you want to know my thorough answer, just read further!...
Hunt for the Green October. Auroras in Lapland.
Hello guys! I’m writing this post just hours after an amazing Aurora Experience I had tonight, on October the 25th 2016. The massive Aurora Storm is hitting our Planet these days and Auroras are likely to be seen as far as Scotland, Denmark, Germany, Estonia etc. But before I take you through that experience, let me tell about the “Green October”! I’m often asked “Which is the best month to see...
Aurora Storm hits Lapland, September 2016
September 2016 brought us some of the most powerful Aurora Borealis that we have seen during the last years. I will certainly remember this Aurora Marathon! For one-and-a-half weeks I have seen Aurora Borealis on almost every single night. And I think I would see Auroras on every single night, unless it wasn’t too cloudy. The other reason this month will be so memorable to me is the worldwide media attention, actually a real...
Aurora Borealis, start of the season 2016–17!
I love hunting for Aurora Borealis on the August nights. Seeing northern lights for the first time since the old season is always encouraging and the air temperature is still relatively warm even at night. Don’t get me wrong, I am not afraid of cold and have been hunting for auroras at temperatures below –30°C. At this point the equipment starts failing but the man still persists! Still, keeping yourself warm while waiting for...
How to edit Northern Lights Images?
Hello guys! Northern Light season is about to begin in Lapland. Before we start though, lets learn how to get the best out of your photos, in other words, this time we will learn how to edit our images in Raw editor/Photo processing applications for online presentation or printing. Here we go! If you are just starting your way on Nocturnal and Northern Lights photography, I suggest you check my tutorial on How to take Photos of...