Aurora Borealis Gallery
Witness the magic captured by our guests and professional photographers across the Arctic skies
Capturing the Northern Lights
These images showcase the breathtaking beauty of Aurora Borealis as seen on Dusk Wanderlust tours. From vibrant greens dancing across the sky to rare red auroras, each photograph tells a story of wonder.
Images include work by our guests, professional photographers, and workshop participants
Highlights from the Arctic
Dancing Curtains Over Yukon River
Classic green aurora curtains captured during Classic Aurora Tour, March 2023.
Location: Yukon River Valley
Photographer: Workshop participant Sarah Chen
Rare Red Aurora Corona
Exceptional KP8 storm producing rare overhead red aurora. Professional capture during private charter, January 2023.
Location: Remote viewing location, 60km from Whitehorse
Photographer: Marcus Chen
Aurora Over Traditional Shelter
Green aurora arcing over traditional First Nations shelter during Indigenous Aurora Experience.
Location: Sacred cultural site
Photographer: James Whitehorse
Midnight Aurora Reflection
Mirror-like lake reflection doubling the aurora display. Workshop participant capture, September 2022.
Location: Hidden Lake, Yukon Territory
Photographer: Emma Torres
Captured by Our Guests
These remarkable images were taken by tour participants, many on their first attempt at aurora photography with guidance from our experts
All guest photos taken during Dusk Wanderlust tours with our photography instruction and assistance
Want to capture images like these? Join our Premium Aurora Photography Workshop
Understanding Aurora Forms
Northern Lights appear in various forms depending on geomagnetic activity and viewing angle
Curtains & Arcs
Most common form - flowing curtain-like structures stretching across the sky. Colors usually green with occasional red or purple edges.
Coronas
Rare displays appearing directly overhead when aurora converges at magnetic zenith, creating crown-like formations
Diffuse Glows
Softer, less defined aurora spreading across large sky areas, often preceding or following more active displays
Aurora Colors Explained
- Green: Most common - oxygen molecules at 100-300km altitude
- Red: Rare - high altitude oxygen above 300km, appears during strong storms
- Blue/Purple: Less common - nitrogen molecules at various altitudes
Capture Your Own Aurora
Basic guidance for capturing Northern Lights with your camera
Camera Settings
Manual mode, ISO 1600-3200, wide aperture (f/2.8 or lower), 5-20 second exposure depending on aurora brightness
Equipment
DSLR or mirrorless camera, wide-angle lens, sturdy tripod, remote shutter release, extra batteries
Focus
Manual focus set to infinity, use bright star to confirm sharp focus before aurora appears
Composition
Include foreground elements for context and interest - trees, buildings, landscapes create compelling images