This-image-was-captured-during-the-March-Equinox-as-a-geomagnetic-storm-structure-brought-a-mesmerizing-light-show-A-full-zenith-Auroral-Corona-erupted-overhead-powerful-bright-pillars-of-light-radiated-across-the-sky-creating-a-stunning-crown-light-blast-shape-This-rare-phenomenon-occurred-on-March-21-2025-when-a-CME-struck-Earth-triggering-a-G2-geomagnetic-storm-The-shot-is-a-360-panoramic-stitch-of-21-frames-capturing-the-entire-Aurora-shape-and-a-complete-sky-view-I-used-a-Sigma-Art-fast-f-1-4-lens-to-get-a-fast-exposure-and-capture-the-pillar-structure-Kirkjufell-is-one-of-Iceland-s-most-iconic-mountains-and-witnessing-the-aurora-here-was-a-one-of-a-kind-experience-With-the-Kirkjufellsfoss-waterfalls-in-the-foreground-this-image-is-a-dynamic-representation-of-the-sweeping-auroral-corona
2025 war wieder ein hervorragendes Jahr für Polarlicht-Fans, die Sonnenaktivität des aktuellen Zyklus' hat ihren Zenit zwar überschritten, ist aber immer noch sehr hoch. Das zeigen auch ...Bild 1 von 25 | Foto: Roi Levi / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
These-days-a-mobile-phone-isn-t-just-a-communication-device-it-s-a-window-to-the-universe-In-addition-to-accessing-the-online-encyclopedia-of-humanity-today-it-can-also-introduce-us-to-the-world-beyond-our-planet-This-photo-is-a-single-shot-capture-from-Iceland-taken-with-my-Samsung-mobile-phone-in-Pro-mode-with-an-8-second-long-exposure-It-shows-the-Arctic-Henge-Heimskautsgerðið-in-Raufarhoefn-Iceland-The-triangular-stone-gateway-is-a-prime-spot-for-viewing-the-aurora-and-I-photographed-it-just-as-a-colorful-display-of-red-and-green-lit-up-the-sky-I-stood-underneath-the-arch-to-provide-a-sense-of-just-how-small-I-felt-in-this-moment-all-this-natural-beauty-unfurling-before-my-eyes-was-an-experience-I-ll-treasure-forever
... die 25 Gewinnerbilder des Fotowettbewerbs "Northern Lights Photographer of the Year" sehr eindrücklich. Die Fotografinnen und Fotografen waren teilweise tief im Norden unterwegs. Dieses und das vorherige Bild entstanden auf Island.Bild 2 von 25 | Foto: Sadeq Hayati / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
After-several-bitter-February-days-of-cold-and-wind-this-lake-deep-in-the-Arctic-Circle-in-Greenland-usually-covered-in-snow-at-this-time-of-year-was-revealed-alongside-the-incredible-structures-left-in-the-ice-after-it-froze-The-lake-becomes-frozen-solid-by-mid-winter-and-you-can-trace-the-ice-bubbles-and-formations-into-the-depths-safely-walking-on-any-part-of-the-lake-due-to-the-thickness-of-the-ice-sheet-After-waiting-a-few-hours-and-figuring-out-compositions-a-small-band-of-colourful-Aurora-lights-danced-across-the-sky-displaying-vibrant-purples-in-perfect-alignment-with-my-composition-This-photograph-captures-the-scene-so-well-the-thick-textured-ice-sheets-and-the-bright-greens-and-reds-highlighted-by-the-purple-tones-of-the-starry-sky
... Hier spiegeln sich auf der dicken, strukturierten Eisschicht eines Sees die Grün-, Rot- und Violetttöne der Aurora borealis, wie die bunten Himmelserscheinungen auf der Nordhalbkugel auch genannt werden. Ollie Taylor machte die Aufnahme nördlich des Polarkreises auf Grönland. Aber auch ...Bild 3 von 25 | Foto: Ollie Taylor / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
I-had-been-struggling-to-find-the-motivation-to-get-out-and-shoot-The-aurora-was-predicted-as-were-the-clouds-but-I-decided-to-take-the-chance-and-drive-the-hour-to-this-iconic-destination-The-cloud-prediction-was-correct-but-I-still-went-down-the-86-steps-to-the-beach-and-crossed-the-sand-to-the-Gog-and-Magog-sea-stacks-The-clouds-started-to-clear-and-I-was-able-to-shoot-some-great-images-before-the-aurora-died-down-I-packed-up-and-had-another-nearby-destination-in-mind-Climbing-back-up-the-stairs-the-beams-were-so-big-and-bright-in-the-corner-of-my-eye-I-ran-back-down-to-the-beach-and-quickly-set-up-my-camera-again-This-image-shows-the-magic-that-happened-that-night-I-was-absolutely-amazed-and-astounded-that-such-a-weak-aurora-forecast-brought-me-such-a-brilliant-show-Moral-of-the-story-Go-and-shoot-There-is-nothing-to-lose-but-the-finest-nature-photos-to-gain
... im Süden boten Aurora australis, Südlichter, spektakuläre Himmelsshows. Eigentlich war die Aurora-Vorhersage nicht wirklich gut, umso erstaunter war Jeff Cullen, als er in Australien am Strand bei der Felsformation "Gog and Magog" dieses "brillante Schauspiel" festhalten konnte.Bild 4 von 25 | Foto: Jeff Cullen / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
Without-a-doubt-one-of-the-most-challenging-aurora-panoramas-I-ve-ever-taken-was-this-one-at-one-of-Iceland-s-most-spectacular-locations-Capturing-a-panorama-with-reflections-and-auroras-that-move-so-quickly-is-quite-difficult-It-was-the-photograph-of-my-dreams-so-I-arrived-in-the-afternoon-to-prepare-the-angles-and-options-for-the-night-Clear-skies-and-very-little-wind-looked-perfect-for-capturing-reflections-in-the-different-pools-Auroras-were-already-visible-in-the-sky-during-the-blue-hour-so-I-quickly-headed-to-the-spot-where-I-had-planned-the-composition-The-wind-shifted-making-it-difficult-to-capture-the-reflections-but-the-moment-the-sky-exploded-the-wind-stopped-and-for-a-few-brief-moments-I-achieved-my-dream-photograph-It-was-a-great-joy-to-witness-and-capture-such-a-moment
Bereits zum achten Mal kürte der Fotografie- und Reiseblog "Capture the Atlas" die besten Polarlicht-Fotos - und alle sind in ihrer Farbenpracht und Formenvielfalt überwältigend.Bild 5 von 25 | Foto: Pablo Ruiz / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
I-originally-found-this-ice-cave-called-a-moulin-8-months-prior-to-setting-up-this-shot-in-Aoraki-Mount-Cook-National-Park-Glaciers-are-a-very-dynamic-environment-so-I-kept-going-back-to-monitor-the-changes-of-this-moulin-over-the-8-month-period-As-the-opening-of-the-cave-formed-I-envisioned-setting-up-a-night-shot-with-my-friend-abseiling-down-the-mouth-of-the-cave-with-New-Zealand-s-amazing-starry-sky-in-the-background-One-magical-night-everything-finally-came-together-To-my-surprise-the-Aurora-Australis-also-lit-up-the-sky-I-managed-to-capture-my-friend-s-silhouette-perfectly-placed-in-the-center-of-the-cave-s-opening-and-I-love-how-the-pinky-tones-of-the-aurora-contrast-with-the-icy-colors-of-the-cave
Dieses Bild nahm Tori Harp in Neuseeland aus einer Eishöhle heraus auf, ihr Freund seilte sich in der Mitte der Öffnung ab. Sie liebe es, "wie die rosafarbenen Töne der Aurora mit den eisigen Farben der Höhle kontrastieren", so die Fotografin. "Diese Traumaufnahme ist am Ende besser geworden, als ich es mir ursprünglich vorgestellt hatte."Bild 6 von 25 | Foto: Tori Harp / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
This-night-was-truly-unforgettable-Capturing-the-famous-frozen-trees-of-Riisitunturi-beneath-the-Northern-Lights-had-been-a-dream-for-years-In-March-2025-we-set-out-to-make-it-happen-but-the-weather-challenged-us-with-thick-clouds-all-week-On-our-final-night-we-hiked-into-the-park-hoping-for-a-glimpse-of-the-sky-The-wind-was-biting-and-we-took-shelter-among-the-frozen-trees-waiting-in-silence-After-hours-of-nothing-we-finally-gave-up-and-began-the-hike-back-to-our-cabin-Then-just-as-we-were-about-to-call-it-a-night-a-break-appeared-in-the-clouds-We-grabbed-our-gear-and-hurried-back-up-the-Riisitunturi-Hill-The-moment-we-reached-the-top-the-sky-burst-into-vivid-shades-of-green-It-was-an-explosion-of-light-and-wonder-This-night-was-the-experience-of-a-lifetime-the-dream-shot-I-had-longed-for-and-a-moment-that-words-can-hardly-describe-Photographing-the-Northern-Lights-demands-patience-and-persistence-but-when-they-finally-appear-time-stands-still-and-nature-reminds-you-just-how-amazing-our-world-can-be
Nikki Born hatte schon aufgeben wollen, aber dann rissen die Wolken doch noch auf und über den gefrorenen Bäumen im finnischen Nationalpark Riisitunturi tanzten Nordlichter - und die Umgebung verwandelte sich in eine fast surreale, in Grüntönen leuchtende Märchenlandschaft.Bild 7 von 25 | Foto: Nikki Born / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
On-nights-like-this-Iceland-feels-otherworldly-The-aurora-unfolded-in-perfectly-layered-arcs-painting-the-entire-valley-with-shades-of-emerald-while-the-waterfall-echoed-under-the-glow-The-reflection-on-the-frozen-shallows-completed-the-symmetry-making-the-whole-landscape-look-like-a-portal-to-another-world-It-s-impossible-to-stand-here-and-not-feel-the-power-of-nature-When-you-re-standing-before-this-waterfall-your-first-impulse-is-to-focus-on-it-using-focal-lengths-around-20mm-However-when-I-observed-the-scene-I-noticed-that-the-Aurora-Borealis-was-forming-arcs-aligned-with-the-mountains-surrounding-the-waterfall-so-I-opted-to-take-a-panoramic-image-using-a-12mm-fisheye-lens-to-reduce-the-number-of-images-needed-to-cover-the-entire-scene-I-also-chose-to-take-advantage-of-the-stream-formed-by-the-waterfall-to-capture-the-reflection-of-the-landscape-and-the-sky-thus-adding-more-complexity-to-the-composition-Wearing-waterproof-boots-or-at-least-what-should-have-been-I-entered-the-watercourse-set-up-my-tripod-very-low-and-took-the-sequence-of-images-to-assemble-the-panorama-later
Um diese "Kathedrale aus grünem Licht" und "perfekt geschichteten Bögen" aufzunehmen, stellte sich Victor Lima am Skógafoss in Island mitten ins Wasser. "In Nächten wie dieser wirkt Island wie eine andere Welt", findet der Fotograf. An einem ganz anderen Ort befand sich ...Bild 8 von 25 | Foto: Victor Lima / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
I-was-flying-at-35-000-feet-over-Hudson-Bay-Canada-As-a-commercial-pilot-night-flights-often-test-one-s-patience-and-endurance-Confined-to-a-narrow-seat-surrounded-by-seemingly-never-changing-instruments-the-pilot-stares-into-a-boundless-darkness-and-wonders-what-drives-him-to-endure-such-long-lonely-hours-The-monotony-can-seem-endless-until-suddenly-everything-changes-There-are-rare-nights-when-the-sky-rewards-you-for-all-that-fatigue-and-isolation-Above-a-silent-sea-of-clouds-cocooned-within-a-fragile-shell-of-metal-the-pilot-witnesses-something-extraordinary-Curtains-of-light-dance-across-the-heavens-painting-the-darkness-with-vivid-greens-and-purples-In-that-breathtaking-moment-every-struggle-feels-justified-and-words-simply-fail-What-I-couldn-t-express-with-words-I-captured-in-this-photograph
... Ralf Rohner. Er steuerte ein Flugzeug über der Hudson Bay in Kanada, als ihn Lichtvorhänge in Lila und Grün überraschten. Die Dunkelheit und Monotonie von Nachtflügen können Piloten oft endlos erscheinen, aber "in diesem atemberaubenden Moment fühlt sich jede Anstrengung gerechtfertigt an und Worte versagen" - aber das Foto spricht für sich.Bild 9 von 25 | Foto: Ralf Rohner / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
On-New-Year-s-Day-beneath-the-dark-Australian-sky-my-friends-and-I-were-met-by-celestial-fireworks-with-the-Aurora-Australis-unfurling-in-a-sudden-breathtaking-bloom-above-our-quiet-campsite-in-the-Otways-of-Victoria-Ribbons-of-rose-violet-and-green-shimmered-visible-even-to-the-naked-eye-as-if-the-universe-itself-had-heard-our-resolutions-for-2025-and-joined-in-our-celebration-The-spectacle-arrived-without-warning-giving-me-only-moments-to-reach-for-my-camera-Though-the-foreground-may-be-plain-I-don-t-mind-it-as-the-lines-of-trees-on-the-right-lead-your-eye-to-the-stunning-light-show-in-the-sky-This-photograph-holds-something-far-greater-a-reminder-that-even-in-life-s-simplest-scenes-magic-can-find-us-when-we-least-expect-it
Unerwartete Magie am Neujahrstag: Unter dem eigentlich dunklen australischen Himmel wurden Sara Aurorae und ihr Freund "von einem himmlischen Feuerwerk begrüßt, als sich die Aurora Australis plötzlich in einer atemberaubenden Blüte über unserem ruhigen Campingplatz in den Otways von Victoria entfaltete".Bild 10 von 25 | Foto: Sara Aurorae / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
This-was-an-aurora-that-just-kept-on-giving-all-night-I-was-at-Cascade-Creek-in-Fiordland-New-Zealand-admiring-the-natural-beauty-of-the-rugged-forest-dainty-wildflowers-and-bubbling-stream-I-had-an-idea-of-getting-the-purple-lupins-in-the-foreground-with-the-Aurora-behind-but-I-didn-t-know-exactly-where-the-flowers-were-at-the-time-This-particular-shot-was-taken-at-my-second-location-for-the-night-as-my-first-stop-had-barely-any-lupins-showing-I-spent-quite-some-time-walking-up-and-down-this-area-to-find-this-composition-and-in-the-end-it-was-well-worth-it-I-love-how-it-shows-the-mountains-creek-forest-and-lupins-all-together-with-a-coherent-color-scheme-I-took-six-images-to-create-this-panorama
Ein wenig Magie steckt auch in diesem Bild, das ebenfalls in Neuseeland entstand: "Ich finde es toll, wie die Berge, der Bach, der Wald und die Lupinen in einem einheitlichen Farbschema zusammenkommen", schreibt Fotograf Douglas Thorne dazu.Bild 11 von 25 | Foto: Douglas Thorne / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
The-night-of-24-October-2025-was-incredible-I-had-just-moved-to-Sweden-where-I-organized-an-astrophotography-workshop-We-headed-to-Skaulo-where-we-found-an-incredible-viewpoint-over-Suotojaervi-Lake-This-night-coincided-with-the-C-2025-A6-Lemmon-Comet-which-was-only-discovered-back-in-January-2025-The-comet-was-so-bright-that-we-could-see-it-with-our-naked-eyes-even-when-it-was-very-low-on-the-horizon-Fortunately-I-had-my-camera-with-me-I-photographed-the-comet-darting-through-the-sky-beside-the-bright-Aurora-Borealis-Capturing-two-stunning-natural-phenomena-in-one-shot-was-an-exhilarating-experience-The-comet-and-the-aurora-appeared-to-be-in-a-sort-of-dance-giving-us-an-amazing-show-that-I-ll-remember-forever
Petr Horálek gelingt es im schwedischen Skaulo, über einem See gleich zwei atemberaubende Naturphänomene auf einem Bild festzuhalten. Neben dem Nordlicht saust C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) über den Himmel. Der Komet war erst im Januar 2025 entdeckt worden.Bild 12 von 25 | Foto: Petr Horálek / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
The-night-commenced-with-the-eagerly-anticipated-arrival-of-a-large-coronal-mass-ejection-CME-destined-to-impact-Earth-CMEs-a-primary-cause-of-significant-aurora-displays-serve-as-an-excellent-catalyst-for-the-aurora-to-be-observed-in-lower-latitudes-particularly-during-substorms-which-are-brief-bursts-of-heightened-auroral-activity-The-notification-of-a-CME-impact-came-ringing-in-much-earlier-than-expected-from-SpaceWeatherLive-I-was-well-prepared-and-quickly-headed-out-to-a-secluded-pond-just-north-of-Ketchum-Idaho-After-the-initial-impact-time-seemed-to-slow-down-and-only-a-faint-auroral-glow-was-present-on-the-horizon-I-was-ready-to-throw-in-the-towel-when-suddenly-there-was-an-explosion-of-color-and-the-brightest-naked-eye-red-flares-I-ve-ever-seen-I-ran-down-to-the-pond-to-get-this-particular-shot-of-the-vibrant-red-flares-intertwined-with-the-colors-of-the-aurora-reflecting-off-the-tranquil-pond-Within-minutes-the-substorm-subsided-and-the-aurora-once-again-receded-to-just-a-glow-on-the-horizon-The-aurora-demands-patience-and-meticulous-planning-but-it-s-worth-it-for-those-fleeting-moments-of-awe
Travis D. Amick hatte in Ketchum in Idaho kaum Zeit, um diese Farbenpracht mitsamt ihrer Spiegelung festzuhalten - wenige Minuten später war die Aurora nur noch als schwacher Schimmer am Horizont sichtbar.Bild 13 von 25 | Foto: Travis D. Amick / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
That-s-what-I-thought-on-my-first-night-in-Lapland-Finland-on-19-February-2025-After-waiting-so-long-for-this-moment-seeing-my-first-Aurora-Borealis-like-this-honestly-left-me-speechless-The-colors-the-dance-and-just-the-sheer-beauty-I-was-so-overwhelmed-that-I-didn-t-even-feel-the-18oC-The-small-cabin-provided-a-cozy-element-to-an-otherwise-frozen-landscape-and-added-some-visual-interest-Of-course-the-star-of-the-show-was-the-Northern-Lights-late-to-the-party-but-arriving-in-style-The-night-opened-like-a-curtain-of-green-fire-and-for-a-moment-it-felt-like-we-were-living-in-an-enchanted-fairytale
Gleich in ihrer ersten Nacht im finnischen Lappland hat Marina Prol das Glück, Polarlichter zu sehen: "Die Nacht öffnete sich wie ein Vorhang aus grünem Feuer und für einen Moment fühlte es sich an, als würden wir in einem verzauberten Märchen leben." Das Naturspektakel ließ sie selbst die frostigen minus 18 Grad vergessen.Bild 14 von 25 | Foto: Marina Prol / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
A-rare-aurora-event-lit-the-west-coast-of-New-Zealand-s-North-Island-in-vivid-curtains-of-pink-and-green-In-the-foreground-the-rock-formations-known-as-the-Three-Sisters-stand-as-guardians-of-the-shoreline-while-the-sacred-Taranaki-Maunga-rises-in-the-distance-Within-Te-ao-Maori-the-Maori-worldview-such-natural-features-are-not-just-landscapes-but-ancestral-presences-carrying-the-role-of-guardianship-Beneath-the-aurora-earth-sky-and-ancestry-converge-in-a-moment-both-fleeting-and-timeless-After-capturing-my-first-aurora-during-the-May-2024-storm-I-was-hooked-Travelling-several-hours-from-my-home-to-this-special-location-I-hoped-the-forecasts-would-be-correct-Even-with-a-near-full-moon-the-powerful-display-shone-across-the-sky-I-could-see-the-beams-dancing-overhead-a-truly-spectacular-sight
An der Westküste der Nordinsel von Neuseeland gelingt Daniel Mickleson dieses Bild rosafarbener und grüner Lichterscheinungen. Im Vordergrund stehen die als "Three Sisters" bekannten Felsformationen als Wächter der Küste, in der Ferne erhebt sich der Vulkan Mount Taranaki. In der Weltanschauung der Māori stünden solche Naturerscheinungen auch für die Präsenz der Ahnen, die eine Schutzfunktion übernehmen, schreibt der Fotograf.Bild 15 von 25 | Foto: Daniel Mickleson / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
This-night-was-one-that-I-will-be-thinking-about-for-a-long-time-It-started-just-like-any-other-high-latitude-aurora-with-an-arc-slowly-moving-toward-the-equator-and-rising-overhead-Suddenly-it-exploded-into-one-of-the-most-intense-auroral-displays-I-ve-ever-seen-The-aurora-s-charged-particles-travel-along-Earth-s-magnetic-field-lines-which-aren-t-always-fixed-In-this-case-a-geomagnetic-storm-had-them-twisting-bending-and-oscillating-across-the-sky-The-lights-formed-an-impressive-aerial-spiral-it-reminded-me-of-a-cinnamon-roll-But-this-show-wasn-t-just-for-me-this-beautiful-light-show-happened-while-guiding-a-mother-and-daughter-who-were-making-a-bucket-list-trip-to-Fairbanks-to-see-the-Northern-Lights-for-the-first-time-together-Hearing-their-raw-excitement-and-joy-and-seeing-those-two-experience-a-moment-of-pure-awe-together-made-this-night-that-much-more-special
Die Nacht, in der dieses Bild entstand, wird Marc Rassel noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben: Erst bewegte sich das Polarlicht bei Fairbanks in Alaska in einem Bogen über den Himmel und explodierte dann plötzlich "zu einer der intensivsten Aurora-Darbietungen, die ich je gesehen habe". Die Lichter bildeten eine beeindruckende Spirale, die den Fotografen am Ende an eine Zimtschnecke erinnerte.Bild 16 von 25 | Foto: Marc Rassel / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
This-photograph-was-taken-on-the-second-night-of-my-stay-in-the-Lofoten-Islands-my-very-first-journey-to-the-far-north-and-the-Arctic-Circle-The-night-before-I-saw-the-Aurora-Borealis-for-the-first-time-in-my-life-Together-with-my-friends-and-fellow-photographers-we-could-hardly-contain-our-excitement-we-felt-like-children-whose-biggest-dream-had-just-come-true-That-evening-I-found-myself-on-Skagsanden-Beach-almost-by-accident-planning-only-to-capture-the-sunset-But-as-the-light-faded-the-sky-came-alive-with-color-completely-against-the-forecast-that-promised-only-clouds-The-aurora-danced-in-shades-of-green-and-red-and-the-beach-was-almost-empty-In-one-of-my-frames-I-later-noticed-my-friend-Luka-standing-still-under-the-sky-absorbed-in-the-same-wonder-Moments-like-this-remind-us-that-nature-doesn-t-always-follow-our-plans-and-that-the-best-photographs-often-happen-when-we-simply-stay-watch-and-let-the-world-surprise-us
Nikola Vukotić fotografierte an einem Strand auf den Lofoten den Sonnenuntergang. Kurz darauf begann der Tanz der Polarlichter. "Auf einem meiner Bilder bemerkte ich später meinen Freund Luka, der still unter dem Himmel stand und in dasselbe Wunder versunken war", so Vukotić.Bild 17 von 25 | Foto: Nikola Vukotić / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
During-my-trip-to-Iceland-I-traveled-from-the-south-to-the-north-The-landscapes-changed-and-snow-covered-almost-everything-Godafoss-is-a-must-see-in-northern-Iceland-literally-meaning-the-waterfall-of-the-gods-In-the-year-1000-Iceland-adopted-Christianity-and-the-idols-of-the-old-pagan-gods-were-thrown-into-the-falls-This-waterfall-is-one-of-the-most-impressive-in-the-country-making-us-feel-incredibly-small-in-its-presence-We-visited-the-site-in-the-afternoon-while-there-was-still-daylight-to-scout-the-area-Despite-promising-aurora-forecasts-the-day-was-cloudy-and-after-sunset-the-clouds-didn-t-seem-to-clear-We-took-a-short-break-in-the-van-to-warm-up-and-wait-Once-night-fell-a-miracle-happened-the-sky-completely-cleared-up-We-moved-as-close-as-possible-to-the-falls-set-up-our-cameras-and-almost-instantly-the-auroras-appeared-The-colors-were-different-that-night-shifting-from-pink-to-purple-to-green
Während einer Reise nach Island nimmt Martin Giraud am Godafoss, dem "Wasserfall der Götter", schillernde Polarlichter auf - kurz zuvor war die Sicht noch wolkenverhangen.Bild 18 von 25 | Foto: Martin Giraud / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
I-was-overjoyed-to-capture-this-otherworldly-Northern-Lights-display-on-the-rugged-Ceredigion-coast-of-West-Wales-The-village-of-Llangrannog-is-not-known-for-its-celestial-displays-it-is-better-known-for-its-beach-dramatic-cliffs-and-the-statue-of-St-Crannog-who-stands-watch-over-the-shoreline-Because-sightings-of-the-aurora-in-this-part-of-Wales-are-so-uncommon-this-location-lies-52-degrees-north-each-image-I-ve-captured-is-an-intersection-of-preparation-great-timing-clear-skies-and-of-course-a-bit-of-luck-The-final-image-is-a-wonderful-representation-of-this-quaint-coastal-village-and-I-love-how-all-the-elements-came-together
Das Dorf Llangrannog im Westen von Wales ist eigentlich nicht für himmlische Erscheinungen bekannt, sondern für seinen Strand, seine dramatischen Klippen und die Statue des Heiligen Crannog, der über die Küste wacht. Doch dann färbte sich der Himmel bunt, die Fotos seien "ein Höhepunkt meiner Karriere", bekennt Fotograf Mathew Browne.Bild 19 von 25 | Foto: Mathew Browne / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
The-1st-of-October-2025-That-night-at-the-very-moment-I-stepped-outside-my-home-I-somehow-knew-it-was-going-to-be-a-great-one-The-solar-activity-was-looking-really-good-and-I-kept-thinking-that-I-had-to-find-some-open-water-to-catch-those-reflections-Soon-the-lakes-would-be-completely-frozen-and-covered-in-snow-so-this-felt-like-the-right-time-to-look-for-reflections-before-winter-settled-in-I-drove-to-a-little-bay-of-Lake-Tornetraesk-in-Abisko-a-place-I-like-because-it-s-usually-quiet-and-protected-from-the-wind-A-few-moments-after-arriving-the-Northern-Lights-started-to-move-slowly-across-the-sky-and-then-suddenly-they-began-to-dance-Red-tones-rose-on-the-southern-horizon-while-the-lake-remained-perfectly-still-reflecting-every-single-thing-that-was-happening-above-me
Kurz bevor die Seen im nordschwedischen Abisko zufroren und es anfing zu schneien, machte Jesús Garrido diese Aufnahme von Polarlichtern, die über den Nachthimmel ziehen und sich im stillen See widerspiegeln.Bild 20 von 25 | Foto: Jesús Garrido / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
I-shot-this-image-on-a-quiet-rocky-beach-as-a-strong-aurora-storm-rolled-in-from-the-north-At-first-it-was-just-a-low-green-arc-but-it-quickly-erupted-into-vertical-curtains-of-lime-and-rare-magenta-To-connect-the-sky-with-the-foreground-I-illuminated-the-shoreline-rocks-with-a-strong-365-nm-UV-light-torch-which-made-the-minerals-pop-and-added-the-surreal-glow-you-see-in-the-image-The-challenge-was-balancing-everything-an-exposure-of-about-5-seconds-to-keep-the-aurora-structure-sharp-and-managing-the-UV-spill-so-it-didn-t-look-artificial-What-keeps-me-coming-back-to-Northern-Lights-photography-is-this-mix-of-science-and-magic-you-study-forecasts-and-KP-indices-but-the-real-reward-is-when-the-sky-does-something-unexpected-and-you-re-prepared-to-capture-it-in-a-single-colorful-frame
Andres Papp fotografierte in Türisalu in Estland einen Aurora-Vorhang aus kräftigem Limettengrün und Magenta. Gleichzeitig brachte er die Mineralien auf den Steinen im Vordergrund mit einer starken UV-Taschenlampe zum Leuchten.Bild 21 von 25 | Foto: Andres Papp / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
For-me-Northern-Lights-photography-is-always-about-capturing-unique-moments-snapshots-of-this-rare-natural-phenomenon-This-is-why-I-never-use-very-long-exposures-I-took-this-photograph-on-October-29th-2025-near-Tromso-Norway-A-few-seconds-before-capturing-this-scene-there-was-a-wall-containing-colored-layers-green-and-red-not-uncommon-during-a-substorm-But-it-suddenly-became-unstructured-when-a-dancing-corona-appeared-above-it-I-ve-seen-plenty-of-aurora-shows-in-my-life-but-nothing-like-this-And-it-happened-in-a-location-I-ve-always-wanted-to-photograph-It-s-all-about-perseverance-Standing-beneath-this-auroral-corona-I-felt-like-I-was-standing-in-a-natural-cathedral-with-vibrant-layers-of-color-and-light-radiating-toward-me
Einen einzigartigen Nordlicht-Moment fing auch Vincent Beudez im norwegischen Tromsø ein: "Als ich unter dieser Aurora-Korona stand, fühlte ich mich wie in einer natürlichen Kathedrale mit leuchtenden Farbschichten und Licht, das auf mich strahlte."Bild 22 von 25 | Foto: Vincent Beudez / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
I-step-outside-and-take-a-look-at-the-sky-above-my-house-It-s-time-I-feel-the-adrenaline-rush-in-as-I-gather-my-gear-and-put-on-more-warm-clothes-Just-a-quick-drive-to-the-lake-nearby-and-I-m-all-set-up-for-the-night-During-active-nights-I-always-follow-the-real-time-solar-wind-data-to-predict-what-s-yet-to-come-On-this-night-there-were-no-significant-CMEs-as-far-as-I-remember-And-I-was-perfectly-fine-with-that-as-this-could-be-the-night-when-I-finally-get-the-shot-I-ve-dreamed-about-for-a-long-time-In-my-mind-I-imagine-the-Northern-Lights-creating-a-clear-bright-green-spiral-to-the-northern-sky-just-above-the-trees-so-the-foreground-would-fit-perfectly-into-the-frame
Mari Jääskeläinen ist in der Nähe ihres Hauses im finnischen Pyhäjärvi unterwegs und malt sich aus, wie die Nordlichter eine klare, grüne Spirale direkt über den Bäumen bilden. Sie mag ihren Augen kaum trauen, als ein Aurora-Bogen genau die Form annimmt, von der sie so lange geträumt hat.Bild 23 von 25 | Foto: Mari Jääskeläinen / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
Autumn-in-the-Arctic-is-the-best-time-to-capture-the-double-arc-of-the-Milky-Way-and-the-Aurora-Borealis-The-nights-have-finally-turned-dark-again-after-the-endless-summer-days-when-the-sun-never-sets-The-summer-Milky-Way-is-already-high-in-the-sky-shortly-after-sunset-and-the-Northern-Lights-return-to-dance-across-the-sky-in-bands-of-pink-red-violet-and-green-During-my-last-tour-in-September-I-captured-this-360-panoramic-image-at-the-border-between-Haukland-and-Vik-Beach-where-rugged-mountains-meet-the-wild-Norwegian-Sea-The-intense-Northern-Lights-and-the-bright-moonlight-softened-the-Milky-Way-but-the-combination-of-all-these-elements-in-the-Arctic-sky-felt-absolutely-magical-just-as-the-Lofoten-Islands-always-do
Wie ein Regenbogen spannt sich ein Polarlicht über zerklüfteten Felsen auf den Lofoten. Mit seinem 360-Grad-Panoramabild fängt Giulio Cobianchi gleichzeitig auch noch den Bogen der Milchstraße ein.Bild 24 von 25 | Foto: Giulio Cobianchi / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
Behind-every-image-lies-a-deliberate-process-a-fusion-of-coordination-timing-and-technical-precision-carried-out-from-a-ship-navigating-some-of-the-harshest-conditions-on-Earth-Photographing-the-aurora-over-the-ice-is-never-about-luck-it-s-the-result-of-preparation-teamwork-and-experience-From-the-ship-s-bridge-to-the-camera-deck-every-movement-is-carefully-planned-to-give-the-lights-their-best-possible-stage-During-the-day-we-navigated-through-fields-of-icebergs-scouting-for-the-perfect-one-a-curve-a-ridge-or-a-translucent-arch-to-anchor-the-composition-Guided-by-how-the-aurora-moves-across-the-Greenlandic-sky-we-aligned-our-chosen-iceberg-and-ship-precisely-uniting-earth-ice-and-sky-in-one-luminous-image-Working-closely-with-the-bridge-crew-we-searched-for-newly-formed-ice-strong-enough-to-hold-the-vessel-steady-A-stable-platform-was-vital-it-allowed-us-to-capture-long-exposures-between-half-a-second-and-two-seconds-every-moment-of-stillness-essential-as-the-aurora-began-to-dance-above-When-the-Northern-Lights-intensified-our-focus-shifted-We-exposed-for-the-highlights-preserving-the-delicate-shapes-of-light-without-losing-their-definition-Each-frame-became-a-balance-between-nature-s-raw-power-and-the-patience-of-observation
Auch 2026 herrschen noch ideale Bedingungen für Polarlicht-Sichtungen. Besonders gut stehen die Chancen von September bis April. (kse)Bild 25 von 25 | Foto: Virgil Reglioni / Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025