Spectacular Winning Images of The 2022 Northern Lights Photographer of The Year

“Polaris Dream” – Nico Rinaldi
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The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a captivating natural occurrence that draws in travelers, artists, and photographers from all corners of the globe.

The Northern Lights Photography Competition, held annually, invites photographers from around the world to submit their best photos of this mysterious and enchanting spectacle. This year’s winning images showcase the stunning beauty of the Aurora Borealis from a variety of perspectives.

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“Auroraverse” – Tor-Ivar Næss
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“Elves’ House” – Asier López Castro
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“Nordic Quetzal” – Luis Solano Pochet
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“Under a Northern Sky” – Rachel Jones Ross
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“Michigan Night Watch” – Marybeth Kiczenski
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“Nugget Point Lighthouse Aurora” – Douglas Thorne
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“Towering Ice” – Virgil Reglioni
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“Magical Forest” – Elena Ermolina
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“Inception” – Giulio Cobianchi
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“Spirits of Winter” – Unai Larraya
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“An Explosion of Color” – Vincent Beudez
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“The Light Upon Kerlaugar” – Jannes Krause
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“Explosions of the Sky” – Kavan Chay
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“Chasing the Light” – David Erichsen
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“Captain Hook” – Mattia Frenguelli
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“Red Skies” – Ruslan Merzlyakov
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“The Fjord Guardian” – Filip Hrebenda
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“Magic NIght” – Anastasia & Aleksey R.
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“Emerald Howl” – Itai Monnickendam
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“Northern Lights over Dramatic Lofoten Peaks” – David Haring
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“Green Balls” – Jose D. Riquelme
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“Queen of the North” – Pierpaolo Salvatore
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“Reflections on the Ice” – Lena Pettersen
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“Bridge to Dreams” – Jabi Sanz
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