Light in the Sky is a photograph by Dave Bowman which was uploaded on February 1st, 2012.
Light in the Sky
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) streak across the Norwegian night sky - near Tromso, Norway
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An aurora is a natural light display in... more
by Dave Bowman
Title
Light in the Sky
Artist
Dave Bowman
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) streak across the Norwegian night sky - near Tromso, Norway
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An aurora is a natural light display in the sky particularly in the high latitude (Arctic and Antarctic) regions, caused by the collision of energetic charged particles with atoms in the high altitude atmosphere (thermosphere). The charged particles originate in the magnetosphere and solar wind and, on Earth, are directed by the Earth's magnetic field into the atmosphere.
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In northern latitudes, the effect is known as the aurora borealis (or the northern lights), named after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas. Auroras seen near the magnetic pole may be high overhead, but from farther away, they illuminate the northern horizon as a greenish glow or sometimes a faint red, as if the Sun were rising from an unusual direction. Discrete aurorae often display magnetic field lines or curtain-like structures, and can change within seconds or glow unchanging for hours, most often in fluorescent green.
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The northern lights have had a number of names throughout history. The Cree call this phenomenon the "Dance of the Spirits". In Europe, in the Middle Ages, the auroras were commonly believed a sign from God.
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Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_(astronomy)
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February 1st, 2012
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Comments (49)
Larry Kniskern
Dave – I wanted to let you know that your stunning image was a top-five candidate in the selection of the November "Photo of the Month" for the Go Take a Hike Photography Group. Even though not advancing as a finalist, this image is most worthy of recognition as a superb photographic effort, so congratulations and well done!
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Dave – your stunning scene has been chosen as a Selection of the Week by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! It has been featured on the group homepage and placed in the Special Recognition thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations!! This beautiful image has been selected to be featured for the week in the “Shadow Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors” Group Home Page. You are welcome to add a preview of this featured image to the group’s discussion post titled “2019 February: Stunning Group Featured Images and Thank-you’s” for a permanent display within the group, to share this achievement with others. You are also welcome to share your featured image on our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/247552766180931/ Thank you for your participation in the group! (February 18, 2019)
Don Columbus
Congratulations Dave, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2018 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #10 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Bob Christopher
Hi Dave...I like your image. A wonderful sight and well photographed...Cheers Bob f/v
J L Kempster
Congratulations on your second place win in the Night Photography contest. Beautiful picture.
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