Hey Photographers..wanted to share a group that I’m part of for staying on top of the Northern Lights. To photograph them I normally hear from other photogs in this group..who watch for northern lights waaaaay more than I do..northern lights geeks!! (And I mean that in the most complimentary way..I’m glad you guys have a passion for this). So once the members start talking about spotting the northern lights..I go outside and try and take a picture of them in the city of Wausau. If I’m getting actual horizon northern lights..just settling for a pic in the city with all the city light pollution isn’t good enough…trust me. So I jump in my car and head for the boondocks. You’ll get much, much better resolution pictures from outside the city lights. So maybe scope out where you can drive to and be safe outside your car while photographing them. The members in this group do a great job with where they are seeing the northern lights and camera settings..all that. The problem is photographing is very, very hit and miss..most of the time its a miss..and that’s frustrating. The simple test shot out in my driveway tells me whether to get excited or not. If Northern Lights are your thing..and you want a fighting chance to get a picture of them..become part of this group..the “Great Lakes Aurora Hunters” on Facebook!
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