Northern Lights, by Giles Christopher

On a long weekend trip to Iceland with my wife.. staying in the Thinglevir National park in this brand new hotel, that had only be opened a week. weather had been cloudy all week prior to us arriving and we had one night where the skies cleared and i was there waitng with my tripod, cable release and long exposure..this light show lasted 10 minutes!!

Canon EOS 5D Mark II with 17-40mm | Exposure 45sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 320 | Focal Length 19mm
Northern Lights, by Giles Christopher

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | January 04
Award Score: 67 (Value 13, Clarity 13, Composition 17, Style 12, Skill 12)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Night Photography
Photograph Location: Thinglevir National Park, Iceland

Photographer: Giles Christopher (London, UK) Registered
Giles Christopher spent 25 Years as Professional Photographer and Cinematographer. Worked on Many Feature Films, Music Videos, and Commercial Campaigns. 12 years ago set up and now run their successful multi award winning commercial photography and video business, ‘MEDIA WISDOM PHOTOGRAPHY’ specializing in Food, Interiors, Architecture and Portraits. Now working with many Hotel and restaurant brands as well as celebrities, chefs and many interesting clients and a bit of specialized training thrown in, and believe they really do “Live, Dream and Sleep Photography”.

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