Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by bergiekat:
Another stunning photograph! Well done! (Well deserved!)

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by Bear_Music:
Very fine aurora shot, Larus; utterly otherworldly. Congrats on this dreamy blue ribbon.

Golden Syrup
by LalliSig

Comment by 777STAN:
Bright Idea! Wonderful ART! Great Job! :)

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by missinseattle:
absolutely breathtaking!

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by dleach:
That's not fair... you have too much to work with... ;-)

Congrats!

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by Jedusi:
Not just a great shot - but two blue ribbons simultaneously. How impressive is that !! Congratulations a well deserved win.

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by shoggy:
too easy! because you're a pro and yuo live in iceland!!! when can i got a sky like this in milan??? :D

just kiddin' :)..already set as favourites!

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by Elaine:
Congratulations--on your ribbon and on a beautiful shot.

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by tate:
It took me a while to appreciate this. The familiarity of the subject is the reason.

Now, I look at those stars and I see how magical is feels - the image makes a connection between 'man' and the heavens - or 'space' if you prefer.

I think you're right - tho boat is especially important in this connection and it also allows for an obvious sense of size/scale. The green and black vignetting in and out along with the stars gleaming and sharp are especially impressive. I'm glad the manipulation here is that of a higher source than mere humanity- so congrats - you certainly have your finger on the pulse of beauty.

Celestial
by LalliSig

Comment by samchad:
Awesome shot. Would you mind sharing how you managed to get the sky to be black rather than blue? (see third place image). All my aurora shots end up having a blue-ish sky and a very different green to what you were able to achieve.