Arctic Skies

• Photographer
  Dan Scott
• Technical Info
  Canon R5, F/2.8, 10 Sec., Iso 800, 15mm
• Photo Date
  02/20/2025

On one extraordinary winter's night in Iceland - my 2nd time there - the aurora borealis swept across the Arctic sky, mirrored in the still waters below. I had trekked down some challenging terrain in the dark to reach this spot, knowing from a prior trip how fleeting the aurora can be. I set up at the base of the lake for this 10-second exposure. The landscape reflected not only the northern lights, but also the stillness and wonder of this spectacular Arctic night.

Dan is a photographer based in Chicago, IL. He was born and raised in Glens Falls, NY and graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelors in Business Administration, with majors in Management Science and Marketing. After 33 years, Dan retired from Xerox Corporation, where he held positions in sales, marketing, and leadership, including VP of Sales and Marketing. Dan is an Instructor at Chicago Photography Classes and volunteers with FreshLens Chicago, an organization that provides tuition free photography and life skills programs for under-resourced Chicago youth.