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Laponian sundogs
On an exhilarating skiing trip to Laponia (which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996) in Swedish Lapland I climbed a beautiful gorge on my skis one day. Upon exiting the gorge I faced gale wind forces on top of the mountain area - but at the same time the sun appeared together with these spectacular sun dogs. It was a magical moment with me as the only human being in the middle of nature's fascinating harsh beauty. It made me feel very small and humble. Shot on March 4 @11:15 AM.
Image Time: 11:15 AM The backlit bare trees with the glow of a sundog above them create both an eerie and magical effect. This is a thermal image – in which we can almost feel the intense cold.

Diane Cook and Len Jenshel
National Geographic Photographers
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Date Taken: | Mar 4, 2016 |
Date Uploaded: | Mar 20, 2016 |
Location: | Saltoluokta, Norrbotten, Sweden |
Camera: | Canon PowerShot S100 |
Focal Length: | 5.2 mm |
Shutter Speed: | 1/2000 sec |
Aperture: | f/8 |
ISO: | 160 |
Copyright: | © Liselotte Kahns |
Categories: | Nature |
Assignments: | Look Up, Exploring Time, Chasing Moments, Follow Me, Minimalism, Photo of the Day , Your Outdoor Adventure |
Contests: | 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year |