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October 22, 2014 Auroras

Bowstring Lake

A high speed solar wind stream arrived, bringing auroras along the horizon. I decided to go to Bowstring Lake, which is large enough to provide a good view of the far horizon. While there, I tested out the Sony a7s that I was renting.

Sony a7s
Auroras shot with the Sony a7s over Bowstring Lake. This is the first substorm.
Canon 5d Mk II
This was shot with the 5d Mk II and the Samyang f1.4 24 mm lens.
Sony a7s
Another shot with the Sony a7s.
Sony a7s
The road south from the Bowstring Lake boat landing, looking back at receding auroras.

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