by Steve Selden | Mar 18, 2015 | Churchill Photography
I was going to do a wrap – up on the Hudson Bay Quest but just couldn’t resist sending these along to everyone. These photographs of incredible northern lights by Natural Habitat’s Alex De Vries – Magnifico are magnificent!
The increased solar flaring last night is supposed to continue over the next few days so keep looking up. If the sky is clear, the southern part of Canada as well as some regions of the United States should get a glimpse of the aurora.
Natural Habitat’s Aurora Pod in Churchill with amazing northern lights. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Spectacular full sky display of northern lights. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Northern lights shimmering above the boreal forest. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Natural Habitat photographers outside the aurora pod in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Northern lights above the aurora pod. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Spectacular northern lights can be seen in March from Natural Habitat’s Aurora Pod!
by Steve Selden | Mar 9, 2015 | Churchill Photography
The Natural Habitat Aurora pod has landed in Churchill and initial reviews have been phenomenal.The town is buzzing with the addition of an amazing new viewing concept for northern lights season in the area. These photos are just a small look at the aurora pod’s infant stages. The aurora continues to be very impressive and the hope is it will continue for the duration of the season.
Natural Habitat Aurora Pod. Alex deVries-Magnifico photo.
Northern lights in the boreal forest. Alex deVries – Magnifico photo.
Aurora pod interior. Alex deVries -Magnifico photo.
Northern lights through the aurora dome ceiling. Alex deVries -Magnifico photo.
Aurora through the glass viewing dome. Alex deVries -Magnifico photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 4, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Northern lights with tee-pee in the foreground. Brad Josephs photo.
Natural Habitat travelers with guide Brad Josephs have been experiencing some of the most incredible northern lights of the year in Churchill. These beautiful photographs with the aurora overhead highlight the dynamic greenish swirls being fueled by higher than normal solar flare activity. As you can see, even a bus with interior lights takes on a dynamic look when surrounded by northern lights. Temperatures have been cold though bearable when observing such rare displays of aurora borealis.
With the Hudson Bay Quest only nine days away, the excitement is building with these nightly displays of mother nature’s fireworks!
A view back towards Churchill with amazing aurora. Brad Josephs photo.
Incredible northern lights with a reminder of bear season. Brad Josephs photo.
A reminder of polar bear season with aurora above. Brad Josephs photo.
Even a bus looks beautiful with the northern lights above. Brad Josephs photo.
by Steve Selden | Mar 2, 2015 | Churchill Photography
The northern lights have been shining brightly recently in Churchill. As we are roughly two-thirds through the aurora season, this is a perfect opportunity to showcase a few shots taken of vibrant northern lights in Churchill! We welcome your photos from Churchill anytime of the year. Enjoy!
Amazing northern lights image. Karen Genest photo.
This photograph highlights how foreground scenery can enhance the feel and look of the aurora. Go to polarbearalley.com for more information and illustrative shots of the region. This has been one of the most spectacular northern lights season in a long time in the Churchill region.
Sleek line of aurora borealis in Churchill. Brad Josephs photo.
Aurora with igloo in foreground. Justin Gibson photo.
Come see the wonder of northern lights in Churchill!
by Steve Selden | Feb 24, 2015 | Churchill Photography
The Churchill Northern Studies Center has been an icon of the Churchill region for long time. In 1976 the Center was founded as an non-profit independent research and education facility. Located 23 km east of the town of Churchill, the facility provides the perfect secluded setting for scientists and researchers working on many different northern projects. The center also offers a wide range of general public scientific classes as well as university credit courses.
Churchill Northern Studies Center with aurora borealis. Churchill Northern Studies Center photo.
The grand diversity of this region attracts a wide range of mammals, birds, plants and humans. Three major biomes diverge along the Hudson Bay coast and eastern perimeter of Wapusk National Park. The park acts as a natural buffer zone to protect the denning areas of female polar bears. The southeastern Hudson Bay lowlands lay claim to the largest peat – lands in North America. All this makes the location of the center a prime destination for researchers and students with diverse interests in Arctic research and education.
Earthwatch tree island meteorological station. Churchill Northern Studies Center photo.
Natural Habitat Adventures and other travel groups have been utilizing the center to expose travelers to the incredible facility for many years now. The center also has a northern lights viewing dome and observation station providing a panoramic view of the tundra all the way to the Hudson Bay.
Incredible biodiversity on the tundra in Churchill. Churchill Northern Studies Center photo.
Churchill Northern Studies Center Director Michael Goodyear on the lookout for polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba. Churchill Northern Studies Center photo.
Earthwatch research project and group at the Churchill Northern Study Center in Churchill, Manitoba. Churchill Northern Studies Center photo.
Rocket launch silo adjacent to the Churchill Northern Studies Center. Churchill Northern Studies Center photo.
by Steve Selden | Feb 23, 2015 | Churchill Photography
Churchill is experiencing a warm spell with temperatures this week in the single fahrenheit digits. The “warmer” air is welcome after an extended streak of frigid cold the past few weeks. The region currently has light snow with the temperatures to dip below zero for the next couple of days and then back above that mark by week’s end.
This weeks photos are in honor of the warmth. Summer will be here before you know it and here are some fun Arctic northern summer shots to keep you warm! Enjoy!
August colors of the tundra. Ed Bouvier photo.
Pisew Falls near Thompson, Manitoba. Steve Selden photo.
Looking for polar bears from Fort Prince of Wales in Churchill. Steve Selden photo.
polar bear emerging from the boreal forest. Steve Selden photo.
Shorebird wading in the tidal waters of the Hudson Bay. Steve selden photo.
Tundra swans on an inland pool. Ed Bouvier photo.
Orca’s in the Hudson Bay. Dwight Allen photo.
Come experience the Arctic summer on the Hudson bay. Visit nathab.com today!
