Churchill Weekly Photo – Yellowknife Light Pillars
These majestic light pillars near Yellowknife are another jewel of the Arctic! Rare as they are, when they appear it becomes an otherworldly phenomenon. Enjoy!
These majestic light pillars near Yellowknife are another jewel of the Arctic! Rare as they are, when they appear it becomes an otherworldly phenomenon. Enjoy!
This video footage from Tony Kwong in Yellowknife of the magical aurora borealis was posted by CBC NWt. We’ve seen some unbelievable northern lights this season in between the fierce storms! Enjoy.
Yellowknife witnessed exploding aurora in the sky a couple of nights ago, creating some of the most dynamic and unique aurora borealis we have seen in a long time. These breathtaking video images taken by David Yau at Aurora Ninja Photo Tour show the majestic beauty of the northern lights in the north. Enjoy!
The north has certain times of the year when sunsets and sunrises are exquisite! As fall approaches the colors become more vibrant and crystal clear producing shots like the first image over Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife by Andrew Diveky. The change in temperature and moisture level in the air combine to allow for the best optics and clarification in the sky.
During the winter, especially the early part when the Hudson Bay still has open water, the same affect with even more brilliant colors produces incredible sunsets and rises. Ice crystals in the atmosphere in early morning and later afternoon facilitate a magnification of light and colors to produce vivid sky scapes. Other features such as sun – dogs, rainbows and horizon mirages are also produced during these conditions.
Churchill’s incredible landscape and wildlife diversity provide an eclectic foreground features for the sensational colors of the morning and evening skies. These are some of the best shots from the north. Stay tuned for more awesome shots to come!
Great Slave Lake sunset. Andrew Diveky photo.
Sunset in Clyde River, Nunavut. Nick Illauq photo.
Awesome sunset shot nfrom the beach in Churchill. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Sunset in Churchill. Katie de Meulles photo.
Sunset and polar bears. Katie de Meulles photo.
This amazing shot by Sandra Zolondek of kayaking on Prosperous Lake in Yellowknife shows the incredible beauty of the wide open sky and pristine lake. If this was Churchill, there would be thousands of curious beluga whales circling the boat. Enjoy!
Beautiful kayaking day on Prosperous Lake. Sandra Zolondek photo.