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Magnetospheric Magnificence


 

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Magnetospheric Magnificence
Magnetospheric Magnificence
A brilliant moon lit up the countryside while the Aurora lit up the ionosphere. Three 15 sec. exposures stitched.

Gary H. Minish

 
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December 07, 2003

 

Susana Matos
  This should be the winner of this mounth!!
I´ve hardly seen, lately, a photo that makes me stare at it, thinking HOW GORGEOUS,How could he get such a terrific image!!!!
This is UNFIRGETTEABLE!
Regards from POrtugal, Su

PS- do you know when the new sony will be commercialized?


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December 07, 2003

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Beautiful, Gary!!


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December 07, 2003

 

June Marie Sobrito
  Stunning!


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December 07, 2003

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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December 07, 2003

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Another WOW, Gary!!!


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December 07, 2003

 

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  and another wow gary!!!Love that green!


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December 07, 2003

 

Murry Grigsby
  Wonderful sight and pano image, Gary!! What an incredible combo of studio lights you have at your disposal :0) Well done!


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December 07, 2003

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is the most impressive aurora photo I have ever seen.
Outstanding color and panorama.
I'll wish you luck in the contest, but I don't think you'll need it.

bill


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December 07, 2003

 

Charlene Bayerle
  Magnificent Gary!!! I think winner too!!!


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December 07, 2003

 

Heather L. Jacks
  magnificent... a masterpiece


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December 07, 2003

 

Darren K. Fisher
  WOW Gary this is breathtaking. I love the color you have captured of the Norhtern lights. Along witht the city lights and detail in the mountains. Outstanding job!!!!


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December 07, 2003

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Everyone's said it all so I'll just say fantastic Gary.. we'll definitely see this one again!!


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December 07, 2003

 

Theresa McCloskey
  awesome :-)


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December 07, 2003

 
- Ellen Peach

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  All I can add is another....WOW!!!


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December 07, 2003

 

Carol Brill
  Extraordinary image, Gary, the clarity, colors, light, detail...remarkable in every respect!!!! (great alliterative title, too!)


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December 07, 2003

 

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  MAGNIFACENT WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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December 07, 2003

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Thank you, everyone, for all your great comments! It's a nice reward for the 4 hours of standing in the gusting winds with a chill factor of approx. -20°F that it took to get this pano. The lights were on and off as was the wind, but not at the same time. I was just about to give it up when the opportunity arose at 2:00AM. The display was strong and the wind slowed enough to get 3 long exposures in succession without vibration of the camera. It was a good thing I got a great picture, because it helped justify my long & late absence, as my wife was very upset because she couldn't sleep due to her worrying about me and had to get up early in the morning. I was forgiven after showing her the photo :-)


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December 12, 2003

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Thank you, everyone, for all your great comments! It's a nice reward for the 4 hours of standing in the gusting winds with a chill factor of approx. -20°F that it took to get this pano. The lights were on and off as was the wind, but not at the same time. I was just about to give it up when the opportunity arose at 2:00AM. The display was strong and the wind slowed enough to get 3 long exposures in succession without vibration of the camera. It was a good thing I got a great picture, because it helped justify my long & late absence, as my wife was very upset because she couldn't sleep due to her worrying about me and had to get up early in the morning. I was forgiven after showing her the photo :-)


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December 12, 2003

 

Susana Matos
  Well, it was really worthy!! But I can understand your wife, because 2 am outside with such a cold weather!!!!!
This is an unforgetteable picture!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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December 12, 2003

 

Sam M. Strgacich
  Yet another WOW! And been there, done that with the wife. Show her all these WOWs and let her know we appreciate her patience with your art.


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December 12, 2003

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Two comments from Portugal on one photo!! I'm truly flattered :-) Thank you for the kind words, Susana!

Sam, Thanks for the WOW ;-) I'll definitely relay the message. I need all the points I can get in case the lights show up again!


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December 12, 2003

 
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  A sure winner of all Gary!! Bravisimo!! Viveca.


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January 15, 2004

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Congrats, Gary!!


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January 15, 2004

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  A winner all over the place!! Congratuations on a maginificent image!


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January 15, 2004

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Congratulations, Gary. Outstanding (no pun intended).


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January 15, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  No surprise seeing this one in the finals, Gary. It's just stunning. Congrats to you!


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January 15, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Gary, great to see this brilliant image again, congratulations and best of luck to you!


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January 15, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on this super finalist Gary and good luck!!


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January 15, 2004

 

Jill Battaglia
  I'll just add my WOW to the rest! :-)


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January 15, 2004

 

Thomas Ehlers
  Gary, Congrats on a terrific Photo and Finalist!!!!!


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January 15, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  I already told you this was a winner.
I'll be shocked if it isn't.
Congratulations,

bill


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January 15, 2004

 

Barbara K. Breitsameter
  Fantastic shot Gary. This one is a winner!


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January 15, 2004

 

Gene Spears
  totally awesome!! congratulations Gary!


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January 15, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Many congratulations, Gary - and the best of luck with this wonderful image!


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January 15, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on a great image and win Gary!!


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January 16, 2004

 

Grayce Pedulla Dillon
  Hi Gary,
Congratulations. Another beauty by you. Keep up the great work.
Grayce (from MCC)


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January 16, 2004

 

Graham Theobald
  WOW !!.A truly fantastic photo.well done gary.


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January 16, 2004

 

Jean Papo
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, Gary! This is awesome! Well deserved!


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January 16, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  I knew this would win, Gary.
Thought it would be even higher.
Congratulations,

bill


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January 16, 2004

 
- Susan T. Evans

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  Congrats Gary on your win, awesome shot!!!


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January 16, 2004

 

Paul Conlan
  A wonderful image Gary. Makes me wish I could have been there myself. If we only had the Aurora in Georgia!!


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January 16, 2004

 
- GARY L. ROHRBAUGH

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  Congrats on a great image!


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January 16, 2004

 

Theresa McCloskey
  Congratulations Gary :-)


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January 16, 2004

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Many congrats on this one Gary -- it's such a beautiful shot!!


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January 16, 2004

 

RICKY RIDDLE
  Congrats Gary Excellent Photo.


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January 16, 2004

 

Gary W. Lake
  Gary - I've commented on this photo elsewhere where it was also a winner. I think that this is as good a photo as I've seen - anywhere. Congrats on a much-deserved - and hard earned 8^) - win!


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January 16, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Many congrats on your Second Place win, Gary! Well derserved!!!


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January 16, 2004

 

Peggy Wolff
  Too funny! I opened up this photo and said a loud, "WOW!" Then I read all the comments and all the "WOW"S" and it just made me laugh louder and louder. This is a truly amazing photograph! This obviously took as much skill as it did patience, you should be very proud.


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January 16, 2004

 
- Robert Mann

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  Spectacular image, Gary! COngrats with all your successes with it here and Best of the Month at Best Foto, just to name a few! RoB


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January 16, 2004

 
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  Gary, this is a most amazing photo, to me winner of all. So I most humble want to express my honor of sharing the winners page with you . Your friend, Viveca.


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January 17, 2004

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Congrats to you, Gary!!


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January 17, 2004

 

Warren Ishii
  One of my favorite images of the month. Great work Gary!


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January 17, 2004

 

clifton Mair
  Gary, tremendous work! Very beautiful! I hope your selling this as a huge print :) Congrats on your win!


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January 18, 2004

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Powerful work, Gary. Congratulations on the win.


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January 18, 2004

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful congratulations and comments! I was on a business trip to Anchorage and got stuck there for the whole week due to high winds at Valdez, then contracted a nasty case of the flu the day I returned so I didn't find out about my win till today. I am very grateful for the continuous support and encouragement that I receive from all of you and would like to apologize for not being an active participant the last few months. I know I have missed the opportunity to view and comment on many great photos from each of you which makes it feel very one sided. I hope the situation improves shortly as the real pleasure of this site, for me, is the friendly communication and sharing. The people at betterphoto are the real prize, and one that every contestant gets to win! :-)


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January 19, 2004

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats! it is truly wonderful


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January 21, 2004

 

Kathleen R. Struckle
  Congrat's on your win. Well deserved! Kathy S.


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January 21, 2004

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Thank you very much, Cathy & Kathy :-)


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January 23, 2004

 

Rick Joyce
  This photo (as well as "Thompson Pass") continues to astound me !

RJ


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January 26, 2004

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Rick; If you could have seen either scene with your own eyes you would see that I failed to do them justice, but I'm very glad you enjoyed my attempt :-) Thank you for your kind comment!


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January 27, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  you know i´m a fan of your work!! But, i´m not the only one..... long list of comments here!!
For me this is the truly first prize of the month! Congratulations,
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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February 01, 2004

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  First Prize from Portugal!! I am truly honored! Thank you very much, Susana ;-)


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February 01, 2004

 

Susana Matos
  well, here I am again!!!! This is the second "fall in love´photo" of yours!!!! Is there any possibility you chose two of mine????....
I would look at them dreaming about maybe someday going to visit Alaska!!!
Regards from Ponte de Lima, Su


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November 15, 2004

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Not a problem, Su :-) I just received an order for two prints of this one this morning so I'll just print a third for you. I'll browse your gallery and make a couple of choices within the next couple days.

Best regards from Valdez, Gary


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November 16, 2004

 

Sandra Freyler
  This image is perfect in every way! Awesome work!


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September 25, 2005

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Thanks, Sandra, for your comment and for visiting my gallery :-)


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September 25, 2005

 

Matt Quaid
  Gary, this is awesome, I don't do northern lights shots, but I know how hard it is to get a shot like this, great job.


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February 10, 2008

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  Thanks Matt! This one was particularly difficult because of the conditions but perseverence does pay off :-)


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February 10, 2008

 

Chris Schlosser
  This is so beautiful, Gary! I have never seen anything like it! STUNNING!


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February 05, 2011

 
- Brenda Novar

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  Very....awesome!


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