15 Photos From The 2022 Northern Lights Photographer Of The Year

Annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year selections have been published by Capture the Atlas, which feature the best photos of the aurora borealis or australis captured from around the world. Capture the Atlas is a travel and photography blog that helps others plan their trips and improve their photography. The blog’s main focus is landscape and astrophotography, and its articles include photography guides, tutorials, and inspiration.

"Spirits of Winter" – Unai Larraya: This year, I took a trip to the Finnish Lapland with the goal of capturing the elusive Northern Lights. However, the first few days in Kuusamo, where I stayed, were a bit disappointing due to the terrible weather conditions. Day 3 looked promising with a KP6 and clear skies for the whole night. However, after being out all night, we didn't see a single light, which was unusual. The Aurora forecast for the next day didn't look good, and the weather forecast showed that there would be some clouds. However, we wanted to photograph the Northern Lights so badly that even with an unpromising forecast and temperatures of -30ºC, we decided to give it a try. Finally, the magic happened, and I was able to photograph the Aurora Borealis! I was so happy to finally photograph the Northern Lights that I didn't care about the cold; I just had a great time with my friends.