How to Photograph the Northern Lights

Go for the destination

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But the best advice? Go for the destination.

 

Whether it's Alaska or Iceland, Northern Canada, or Lapland, the arctic wilderness is a fabulously picturesque place in winter. Go for the snow, and let the Northern Lights be the icing on your icy winter walkabout.

 

Jamie Carter is a travel journalist, eclipse-chaser and author of “USA Eclipse 2017 Travel Guide” ebook and “A Stargazing Program for Beginners.”