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Some shots are serendipitous,where I just happen to be in the right place at the right time. Other shots, like this one are the product of years of planning.
I had this location scouted, and was waiting for the right combination of a clear, moonless night with some aurora color in the sky, for about 5 years before conditions lined up on an annual family trip to the north woods. Once I saw that the sky was right for this shot, I jumped in the truck and made the 30-minute drive to this spot (about 20 miles from the Canadian border near Ely, Babbitt, and Birch Lake) after midnight.
Once there, I used a high iso, 14mm f/2.8 lens, and a flashlight to light-paint the river and trees during the 30-second exposure. With all the planning, there was still a bit of luck involved...the sky stayed clear (not a guarantee up north) and the big dipper was perfectly positioned above the river!

Adam is a self-taught photographer who started taking pictures on a winter camping trip in northern Minnesota. Now based out of Denver, with frequent travel, his photographic portfolio has been expanded beyond fine art landscapes to include a variety of other subject matter from coast to coast and beyond. His photography continues to be fueled by his love of adventure and exploration, and frequently reflects his unique view of the world around him. He has done limited gallery exhibits, most notably as a "Featured Artist" at The Altitude Gallery in Breckenridge, Colorado. Recently, he has had success in multiple contests, with several contest-winning images. His work can be viewed and purchased on Fine Art America and on his...