To the Stars
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Comment by Flash:
9. This is my favorite.

To the Stars
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Comment by Quadrajet:
Beautiful Aurora shot! With the recent events, I figured someone would enter a shot like this. Unfortunately I didn't get to see it because of the cloud cover, but I can tell from your image that it was a beautiful event. I really like how you included the trees and the house at the bottom of time image, it gives the image a strong anchor from which the Aurora can shine. Beautiful shot.

To the Stars
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Comment by BobsterLobster:
Ah, I recognise this one from the forums. A stunning, opportunistic shot, my only negative is that I don't like the houses and lights at the bottom. I love the tree silhouettes though. I think it would have looked better with the lights at the bottom cropped out, but I think others may disagree. It feels a little shoehorned into the challenge though, because my attention is drawn to the light in the sky, which is definitely not infinite. Score: 7

To the Stars
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Comment by Natator:
Awesome. To be honest, if I hadn't seen photos similar to this in the last few days, with the Northern Lights being so amazing, I'd have had to say I thought it was a fake .... but these lights really are that amazing! I am jealous you got to enjoy such a magnificent display .... and took such a great photo. I love the way the buildings are lit against the black trees as well.

To the Stars
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Comment by JPR:
Yes, this should do quite quite well. I recently went to alaska for two weeks and NEVER saw the northern lights. The phosphorescence in the water was pretty cool though. :) Did you neat image this or was it a slow shutter with wind?

To the Stars
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Comment by darcy:
... wow.

wow.

To the Stars
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Comment by Yomi:
Totally Amazing. This shot is just beautiful.

To the Stars
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Comment by Shannon:
Love the colors in this shot....will be looking forward to seeing how this was done when the challenge is over. Beautiful shot!! 10

Two Flowers
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Comment by joanns:
Andre, this is absolutely gorgeous. I was browsing prints and saw this. I love the flower, the colors, and your composition, well, it's a goosebump maker!

Out in the Field
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Comment by BobsterLobster:
Nice duotone, lovely range of tones. Great sky. Composition doesn't work for me though, maybe 'rule of thirds' could have helped you here. The composition also seems a bit flat without an extra element to add interest. 6