Got home at 4 am this morning.

**1stimestar** · 02-20-2012, 04:05 AM

Spent the night out on the pond that we normally run dog teams down to for short trips. Set up the Arctic Oven (with a heater) and sat out under the northern lights drinking coffee and hot chocolate.

Communing with nature at its best. -6 F so not too bad.

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**1stimestar** · 02-20-2012, 04:17 AM

Me and Olivia, walking like Egyptians.

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**Pal334** · 02-20-2012, 07:14 AM

That is a breathtaking view, although a bit on the chilly side

**crashdive123** · 02-20-2012, 07:44 AM

Incredible views. Thanks for giving us a small peek into your world.

**Willie** · 02-20-2012, 08:33 AM

That is beautiful.

Willie

**Phaedrus** · 02-20-2012, 09:00 AM

Beautiful pics, 1stimestar 1stimestar. I envy you the wonder you out your front door every day.

**Rick** · 02-20-2012, 09:05 AM

That is a breathtaking view. I sure wish we would have been able to see the northern lights when we were there but just the wrong time of year. Great pics. What software did you use to outline? That's kinda cool.

**Northern Horseman** · 02-20-2012, 09:20 AM

That Arctic oven tent sure looks like a nice piece of work, great for those cold winter nights.
Always great to have the best you can get, in the cold your life may depend on it.

**intothenew** · 02-20-2012, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Rick

............What software did you use to outline? That's kinda cool.

I think it's just an old Indian trick, long exposure, someone behind them tracing with a flashlight.

Fantastic photos.

**natertot** · 02-20-2012, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by intothenew

I think it's just an old Indian trick, long exposure, someone behind them tracing with a flashlight.

Fantastic photos.

yep, you can see a third set of feet behind them. Kids thesee days think everything has to be done with a fancy computer!

**kyratshooter** · 02-20-2012, 11:20 AM

-6, that is quite a warm up for you, correct?

Another couple of degrees warmer and you will be skinny dipping with the grizlies.

**hunter63** · 02-20-2012, 11:22 AM

Wow, that is fantastic, thanks for posting.

**rockriver** · 02-20-2012, 02:49 PM

Very beautiful pictures! I would love to see that firsthand someday.

**1stimestar** · 02-20-2012, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Rick

That is a breathtaking view. I sure wish we would have been able to see the northern lights when we were there but just the wrong time of year. Great pics. What software did you use to outline? That's kinda cool.

Well come on up. March or Sept. is your best bet as our temps are more bearable but we still get enough hours of darkness to see them well.

Originally Posted by Northern Horseman

That Arctic oven tent sure looks like a nice piece of work, great for those cold winter nights.
Always great to have the best you can get, in the cold your life may depend on it.

Yep, arctic ovens are awesome. Wicking materiel on the inside, fresh air intake and exhaust tubes to keep the air fresh. There is even a wood stove that goes in them but we only used the little propane heater and coleman lamp this time.

Originally Posted by intothenew

I think it's just an old Indian trick, long exposure, someone behind them tracing with a flashlight.

Fantastic photos.

Yes, we just used the little LED light on the snow machine keyring, 20 second exposure.

Originally Posted by kyratshooter

-6, that is quite a warm up for you, correct?

Another couple of degrees warmer and you will be skinny dipping with the grizlies.

Yes definatly. I was only wearing little fleece gloves and only had to go in about once an hour to thaw out my hands.

Originally Posted by rockriver

Very beautiful pictures! I would love to see that firsthand someday.

Lol well like I said, come on up.

Thanks. I have more pictures but was using my friends Nikon D90 with my SD card, instead of my camera. So I have to go buy a card reader to get them off of my card onto my computer.

**1stimestar** · 02-20-2012, 03:46 PM

The sky was so green, it was reflecting off the snow.
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**1stimestar** · 02-20-2012, 03:49 PM

John Travolta pose with a halo? We were calling this Staying Alive hahahha.

Really, no alcohol was consumed in the making of these pictures.

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**jake abraham** · 02-20-2012, 07:15 PM

very nice maybe one day get to see in person ,thanks

**tipacanoe** · 02-20-2012, 08:28 PM

When I was in the Navy and stationed in Iceland, back in the early 70's, we would drive out to the end of the runway's and just sit and watch the best show ever. I would like to see the northern lights again.