It is important to point out that there is no guarantee that you can see
the Northern lights, even if you are in the best location at the best
time. Our team followed an experienced guide and his careful planning
increased the likelihood. The temperature was -8 degrees and waiting
inside the car was not a smart idea. Instead, the guide booked a cabin
away from the city lights. We stayed beside the fireplace and took turns
to check outside every 10 minutes.
We had waited for three nights and nothing happened, but we insisted
staying and I sang "carry on till tomorrow" to boost the morale.
Eventually our persistency paid off! At 3:45 am an Aurora appeared on the
sky. Everyone grabbed all the equipment and ran outside. This is an
once-in-a-lifetime experience and thus I prepared three cameras and two
tripods. The Murphy 's Law is right: Anything that can go wrong can go
wrong. One camera and one tripod did not function properly at that crucial
moment. Nevertheless, I took these pictures with two cameras and one
tripod.
