I was lying in bed last night after a lovely hot relaxing bath when I saw someone had posted a photo on social media of the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis or Mirrie Dancers, as they are called here.
So, feeling a bit nonplussed about the whole thing but thinking I should possibly make the effort, I struggled into my dressing gown, donned some wellies and went outside to see if I could see anything.
I couldn’t much (a slight green glow) but the camera picked it up beautifully. I stuck the phone on the 6 inch nails banged into the side of the house and took a few snaps.
And then I realised that the willow trees around the back door have grown so tall, I couldn’t actually see everything that was going on, so I moved to a different spot – the compost heap, which was slightly better, if more precarious.
The clouds were not helpful or moving either.
While I was snapping away and freezing to death (it was very, very cold), I heard a rustling sound and then the tell-tale meow of Monster, who had surreptitiously snuck up unbeknownst to me. I got quite the shock!
So, to a soundtrack of much whinging, the Northern Lights flickered away for my camera.
It’s not a bad view from the compost heap really!
Thank you for getting out on such a cold night to take pictures of Northern Lights to share with me & everyone else! They are quite beautiful. And your white Monster cat enjoyed the “evening” stroll. I have not told you this before – really love your posts about your two- and four-legged family. Have a good day.
I don’t think I’ve seen the Northern Lights with clouds before; your images are quite striking! Thank you for suffering the elements for us.
I am too far south in New England to see these (also way too much light pollution) so thank you for getting up and sharing these with us. Even if Monster came along as your “guide”.
I have always wanted to see the lights. probably your lovely photos will have to do.
Some of the best photos I’ve seen of the lights this year. The clouds add to the atmosphere. It would have been a shame if you’d missed them. I hope your house was lovely and warm when you got back inside.
Very dramatic with the clouds In silhouette.
Saw the lights in person for the first time this summer here in NJ. My neighbor had just cut down a row of 50′ pine trees so I had a good view to the North. Was quite surprised to see how much more the camera was able to capture beyond the human eye.
Hope you’ve warmed up by now.
Love the pics of your Northern Lights. Soooooo beautiful. Thank you for sharing!