Aurora Pillars Rising Over Russian Alpine Winter Night in from a quiet alpine saddle in Russia

Aurora Pillars Rising Over Russian Alpine Winter Night

by Don Brooks

Vertical columns of emerald and pale violet light stretch directly upward from the northern horizon, piercing the deep indigo sky above a snow-covered alpine saddle. Gentle snowflakes drift downward in the starlit air, catching the faint glow of the aurora to create a soft, shimmering haze. The ground is blanketed in thick, undisturbed white snow that reflects the subtle violet hues from above. Dark, jagged peaks frame the lower edges of the sky, silhouetted against the luminous curtains. The light appears solid and structured, standing rigid against the falling snow. One bright star hangs just above the tallest pillar, its white point contrasting sharply with the greenish-blue vertical bands.

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aurora borealis northern lights alpine saddle winter night snow falling Russian mountains starlight vertical light pillars
Camera Olympus OM-D E-M1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M1 photos, grab one online.
Lens 45mm f/1.8
Focal Length 45mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 200
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location from a quiet alpine saddle in Russia
Date 2016-01-19
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 61.5663, 105.3285
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