[Leica] Aurora images from Iceland

[Douglas Barry]

Just catching up Howard, and you have some very nice dramatic shots 
there. Your comments about Iceland's climate endorse the benefits of the 
current Gulf Stream current for as long as we have it. Iceland at 64 
degrees north is doing very well thanks to it. And here in Ireland, we 
would be in deep doodah if it didn't make it up here to 53 degrees north 
as we're on the same latitude as Labrador. I wouldn't fancy swimming at 
this time of year in the sea off Labrador: in fact at any time of year...

Douglas

On 15/10/2019 20:44, Howard L Ritter Jr via LUG wrote:
> Thanks, Dr Ted and everyone else who commented.
>
> Actually, the temps in southern, sea-level Iceland rarely get below the mid-teens F/-10°C in the winter (or above the low 60s F/mid-teens C in summer), and at any time of year the difference between daily high and low is usually very narrow, between 5-10°F, or 3-6°C, half what it is where most of us live. It’s quite remarkable. There’s usually not even much snow. Now, in the north and in the mountains, it’s different, enough to form glaciers (which mankind is now melting).
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> You’re right about dressing properly. The cool temps, moist air, and wind are bone-chilling. We had winds I’d guess of 15-25 mph with gusts well over 30 while standing on the cliffs on the coast, strongest winds I can recall experiencing in the absence of a storm.
>
> I’ve just posted some B&W images of coastal Iceland that are more iconic:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/Iceland+for+Gallery/ <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/Iceland+for+Gallery/>
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> All with M Mono and 35mm ‘lux.
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> C&C welcome.
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> —howard
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>> On Oct 15, 2019, at 12:21 PM, Ted Grant via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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>> HI HOWARD,
>> FABULOUS IMAGES EACH AND EVERYONE! USUALLY WHEN WE OF THE SOUTHERN OR MIDDLE-AREAS OF THE PLANET AND WE THINK OF ICELAND,GREENLAND AND THE REST OF THE BIG FROZEN NORTH' WE GENERALLY RELATE TO "OH MOMMA IT'S THE FROZEN FREEZING ICE COVERED NORTH!! WHEN IN REALITY WE CAN FIND SOME OF THE MOST MAGICAL SKIES TO BE SEEN ANYWHERE!!!
>> YEP IT CAN BE FREEZING COLD, BUT IF ONE IS PROPERLY DRESSED, IT'S NO PROBLEM CAPTURING BEAUTIFUL ICESCAPES & COLORFUL SKIES.
>> cheers
>> Dr. Ted Grant O.C.
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Howard L Ritter Jr via LUG
>> Sent: October-15-19 7:08 AM
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>> Cc: Howard L Ritter Jr
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] Aurora images from Iceland
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>> Thanks, Nathan. That’s the one I hope to get published in a certain astronomy magazine.
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>> —howard
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>>> On Oct 15, 2019, at 2:31 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:
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>>> Beautiful, especially the second one.
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>>> Cheers,
>>> Nathan
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>>>> On 10 Oct 2019, at 01:32, Howard L Ritter Jr via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
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>>>> My wife and I just got back from 10 days in Iceland, where I had opportunities to photograph the aurora borealis on a couple of spectacular nights. I’ve already posted some Monochrom images (non-touristy type) from Reykjavik, so here are some of the aurora.
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>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/Aurora/ <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/Aurora/>
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>>>> Taken with Nikon D810A, 14-24 zoom at 14mm and f/2.8, exposures 2.5 to 10 sec, ISO 1600-2000.
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>>>> The images have much of their dynamic range in the faint end, so view large and in a darkened room for best results.
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>>>> Have a look at the Mono album of Reykjavik as well, please. C&C appreciated. More Mono images of the seacoast to follow.
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>>>> —howard
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