"Plasmatic Explosion"
It is a common knowledge that the strongest aurora borealis occurs near the Arctic Circle. This was one of the reasons that influenced my decision to explore Canadian Arctic. I wanted to see Northern Lights in their full majestic beauty. After all, what would be a better place for this purpose than Baffin Island? The Turner Glacier and Mt. Asgard showcased in the background of this photo are located about 40 km above the Arctic Circle and were immediate perfect candidates for my aurora shooting plan. The first night that I spent in this area was completely overcast with snow. I was afraid that I might not get a chance to shoot Northern Lights near Mt. Asgard. Luckily the next night was almost cloudless and the light show started before it got dark. This spectacle kept going on and off until 3 am. I have seen aurora borealis before, but I didn't expect such intensity that can only be compared to some sort of plasmatic explosion.
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