15 Photos From The 2022 Northern Lights Photographer Of The Year

Nordic Quetzal – Luis Solano Pochet: This rare red Aurora that shined after a powerful solar event in Iceland reminded me of the iconic tropical bird of my home country: the Quetzal. It was a dream come true. I had to take a vertical panorama to frame the action since my 14mm lens wasn't wide enough to capture the grandeur of this Aurora. It was hard to process and edit these images because of how unreal they seemed to me with the unique red color. It made me think of all the myths and legends that this natural phenomenon must have awakened in ancient civilizations. I am grateful to have been there, and I will always carry the experience in my heart.