Competition entry: Magnificent Aurora
Magnificent Aurora by Brian Narveson
2025 February Competition - A Open
37 points - 1st Place
Judges' comments:
Great color in the aurora; the foreground is a wonderful base for the image; stars are very sharp and add much to the image
Maker's notes:

Shot in Iceland in October 2024.  Camera Canon 7D Mark II. Shot at sunset.  Camera mounted on tripod in manual mode.  Lens Sigma 18-35mm lens set to 18mm.  Aperture set to f/1.8, Shutter speed 3.2 seconds, ISO 3200. Post in Lightroom Classic and Topaz Photo AI.