by Steve Selden | Feb 6, 2017 | Churchill Photography
These boreal forest images with the glow of the receding sun in the background gives an aura and feel only the Arctic can provide. Trees in the north define the landscape in such a way we only can understand by experiencing the north firsthand. The cold air and snow on the ground and trees gives the eyes and mind a different perspective that the photos transcend. Churchill photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico has refined his style to capture that distinct Arctic feel by continually searching for those subtle details of the region that make it unique in the world.
Snow covered boreal forest in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
A krumholz “flag tree” in Churchill. Alex De Vries Magnifico photo.
Magnificent boreal forest with snowy covering. Alex De Vries – Magnifico.
Snowy boreal forest outside of Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
by Steve Selden | Jan 31, 2017 | Churchill Photography
The highly anticipated northern lights season in Churchill is underway and off to a roaring start. Last night Natural Habitat Adventures guide Drew Hamilton and his group of travelers spent the evening out at Wapusk Adventures sled -dog yard with owner and musher Dave Daley. The area is set up nicely for an evening of aurora watching and photography.
Dave is an excellent educator on the history and care of the northern husky sled dogs. An evening with him conveying this and his love for his 40 plus dogs melded with the spectacular aurora borealis above is “enlightening”.to say the least.
These beautiful northern lights shots by Drew are just the start to what will hopefully eclipse the incredible season we had last year. Enjoy!
Tee pee and northern lights at Wapusk Adventures. Drew Hamilton photo.
Northern lights over the boreal forest at Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Aurora borealis shining brightly over the Wapusk Adventures dog yard. Drew Hamilton photo.
Waves of northern lights paint the sky above Wapusk and the snowy boreal forest in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
Profile of tee pee with the aurora shining brightly above the boreal forest. Drew Hamilton photo.
by Steve Selden | Jan 30, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Tee pee at Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
We hope to see many more like this classic northern lights image from Alex de Vries – Magnifico. This shot is from last season but the aurora is already heating up in Churchill as the season has just started. Can’t wait for the stories and photos to start rolling in …enjoy and stay tuned for more to come!
by Steve Selden | Jan 22, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Wishing everyone a fantastic end to the weekend. Stayed posted for exclusive coverage of the 2017 northern lights season starting this week. There won’t be any polar bears around but the amazing sights in the sky will be magical as usual!
Polar bear mother and cub taking a breather lying on the Precambrian shield in Churchill Katie de Meulles photo.
by Steve Selden | Jan 20, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Another tremendous northern lights image from the Canadian north. This is a view over Lake Winnipeg north of the city by Brent Nixon. With the prime northern lights season commencing in about a week in Churchill, the preview pics are starting to roll in. We can’t wait to bring you all the news and aurora borealis sights from Churchill starting soon! Enjoy!
Auyrora borealis over Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. Brent Nixon photo.
by Steve Selden | Jan 18, 2017 | Churchill Photography
Foreground features in incredible images of northern lights can give the photo more depth and make the shot much more interesting to the eye. Scale is also brought into play when including such features as an inukshuk, trees, buildings or any other feature that makes it easier to believe these captivating aurora borealis are truly real and not photo – shopped. Below are two images of each, two with earthly features and two of solely northern lights in the sky. You decide which are more interesting to the eye and mind!
Northern lights over the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Churchill. CSNC photo.
Ribbons of aurora in Greenland. Melissa Scott photo.
Tee pee at Wapusk Adventures in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Intense northern lights in Churchill. Drew Hamilton photo.
