Northern Lights through an ice cave, Iceland | Photo by Elliot McGucken

Northern Lights

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Our top picks for the week.


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DEC 16, 2023

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01. Elliot McGucken

Dr. Elliot McGucken is a physicist turned fine art nature photographer. His stunning photography has captured the attention of a wide audience and has garnered him many awards. In addition to his notoriety as a physicist and photographer, he is a conservationist and author. You can view his gallery on Instagram and learn more about him on his website.

Kirkjufell Mountain Aurora Borealis | Photo by Elliot McGucken

Northern Lights through an ice cave, Iceland | Photo by Elliot McGucken

Van Gogh, Iceland - Dettifoss Waterfall | Photo by Elliot McGucken

02. Isak Borgersen Grønaas

Norwegian photographer Isak Borgersen captures images of the plentiful and stunning scenery all around him in his home country. Auroras are a popular subject for the photographer. You can view his gallery on Instagram

Aurora borealis over snow topped trees. | Photo by Isak Borgersen

Norway in blue | Photo by Isak Borgersen

Norwegian fjords illuminated by the Northern Lights | Photo by Isak Borgersen

03. Andy Witteman

Andy Witteman, has numerous opportunities to capture the magic of the Northern Lights steps from his back door, in Fairbanks, Alaska, as well as other locations throughout the state. Auroras are a primary subject for the photographer. 

Cantwell, Alaska | Photo by Andy Witteman

Northern Lights over an Alaskan mountain. | Photo by Andy Witteman

Fairbanks, Alaska | Photo by Andy Witteman

 

"It is good to feel small beneath the sparkling northern lights, small beside the mighty river. Nature is so close to us up here. My troubles and difficulties just shrivel up."

        — Asa Larsson


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