Aurora Borealis at Senja
Aurora Borealis always fascinated me. The idea of seeing nature’s most mesmerizing light show dance across the northern skies filled my dreams, sparking a fascination that only grew stronger with time.
During my winter trip to Northern Norway in 2023, I was about to experience something I’d long dreamed of. That day, I was hiking up to Segla on Senja Island, with the plan to capture the aurora borealis later that night at Tungeneset—an eerie spot whose name roughly translates to “Devil’s Teeth.” The weather forecast was perfect: clear skies and cold temperatures, ideal for both the auroras and the kind of crisp, starry night I had hoped for. I stayed optimistic, as everything seemed to align.
I made my way to Tungeneset, first catching a colorful sunset, which was a hopeful sign as long as the weather held up. But I learned quickly that nature doesn't always play by the rules—my shoes got completely soaked as the waves relentlessly crashed against the shore. Still, some sacrifices are just part of the adventure.
After a quick meal in the van and a desperate attempt to dry my shoes, I heard a burst of excited voices from the other photographers around. That was my cue. I grabbed my equipment and rushed back to the shore, setting up my tripod with anticipation. What happened next was beyond anything I could’ve ever expected. For over five hours, I stood there, transfixed as the aurora danced across the sky, weaving its ethereal lights in a performance that never once slowed down.
Below you can see what I got the chance to witness.
