Photography tips from CAG
The members of Caithness Astronomy Group are avid aurora photographers and I got some composition tips when I was out photographing with them on Orkney.
Thoughts on Women in Science
After comments on Nature article “Women in physics face big hurdles – still,” I give my thoughts on the importance of encouraging girls in science.
Tales of an aurora addict 2
Aurora addict Rosie Thompson continues her aurora story with a mini-break to Abisko and a beautiful northern lights display.
Tales of an aurora addict 1
Aurora addict Rosie Thompson tells us about her numerous visits to the Arctic to see the northern lights.
Getting that winning shot
This video gives a glimpse into the extreme conditions aurora photographers sometimes face to get *that* aurora shot.
Wanting my life back…
Worrying about the ever-lengthening To Do list, I found myself thinking, à la Nigel Farage, “I want my life back!” But then I thought…
How NOT to photograph the aurora
Andy Sawyers relates his story of seeing the aurora in Orkney and trying to photograph them unprepared.
