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Uploaded by: speikiei — Tiistai 24.01.2012 — Helmericks, AK (Current Weather Conditions)

This photo was taken during the latest CME solar energy to arrive from the sun. During this time we are also having our coldest temperatures of the winter, -55F when this photo was taken.

Categories: astronomy, cold snap, snow, winter, from the sky, sky, nighttime Camera Type: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
 
Image Width: 800
Image Length: 538
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Orientation: top - left
YCbCr Sub-Sampling:
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Software: PaintShop Pro 14.00
Artist:
Copyright: copyright 2012 James Helmericks (Photographer) - (Editor)
InterColorProfile: 3144 bytes undefined data
IPTC/NAA: 57 bytes undefined data
Compression: JPEG compression
Exif Version: Exif Version 2.21
FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
Components Configuration: Y Cb Cr -
PixelXDimension: 5616
PixelYDimension: 3744
User Comment:
SubsecTime: 47
SubSecTimeOriginal: 47
SubSecTimeDigitized: 47
Exposure Time: 10 sec.
FNumber: f/2.8
Exposure Program: Normal program
ISO Speed Ratings: 2000
Shutter speed: -3.38 EV (APEX: 0, 10 sec.)
Aperture: 3.00 EV (f/2.8)
Exposure Bias: 0.67 EV
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 16.0 mm
Focal Plane x-Resolution: 3849.21
Focal Plane y-Resolution: 3908.14
Focal Plane Resolution Unit: Inch
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Auto exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Scene Capture Type: Standard
GPS tag version: 0x02, 0x02, 0x00, 0x00
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1. stoneygirl 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 06:08 (GMT)    
I certainly do not envy you those terrible temps but I sure do envy you the beautiful sights. Perfectly titled and just so stunning. Thanks for sharing.
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2. dixiedaughter 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 06:12 (GMT)    
Stunning, absolutely stunning!
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3. Altred 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 06:33 (GMT)    
Nice shot..
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4. emixam101 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 06:35 (GMT)    
amazing...
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5. ilovelanterns 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 06:40 (GMT)    
I am just so jealous of you and those in other northern climes ( Norway especially) for having Aurora displays over the last few days. THANKS for posting your photos for the rest of us DOWN here!!
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6. llpj04 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 06:42 (GMT)    
Wow what a sight!
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7. tamcat 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 07:08 (GMT)    
Super butterfly shot. :D Love it. -kevin :)
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8. betsea 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 08:08 (GMT)    
-55???? How does anything (esp. a camera) work in those temps? Beautiful image - thanks so much for sharing :-)
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9. beanhead 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 13:27 (GMT)    
Just incredibly beautiful!
Congrats on the AC!
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10. GracieO 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 13:49 (GMT)    
Absolutely Fabulous!
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11. gingyb 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 14:06 (GMT)    
Congrats on the AC of what looks like an angel
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12. Magis 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 14:34 (GMT)    
Wow this is just beautiful! Thanks for braving those cold cold temps to bring us this beauty. Congrats on your AC.
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13. PhilsWeatherZone 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 14:47 (GMT)    
WOW! Absolutely stunning!
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14. catilac 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 14:59 (GMT)    
Magnificent photo! Congratulations!
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15. TucsonDoug 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 15:01 (GMT)    
Colossal capture. Congratulations on your AC.
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16. got2dogs 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 15:27 (GMT)    
Gorgeous! thanks for sharing this incredible phenomenon with us and congrats on the AC!!
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17. gatorgal 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 15:43 (GMT)    
Looks like it is right overhead.
Wow!! Really nice perspective and interest.
Congrats on a lot - just getting outside in that temp. and taking the camera!!
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18. bird12 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 15:54 (GMT)    
superButterfly.AC10 ...
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19. gilg72 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 16:02 (GMT)    
Wow! Extremely Beautiful. Thank you.
Congratulations on this AC!
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20. gardner48197 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 16:14 (GMT)    
Amazing!!! 10+++ Fav, Big Congrats!!!
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21. travelingrose 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 16:20 (GMT)    
Gorgeous! Congratulations.
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22. Bluesmaster 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 16:59 (GMT)    
Terrific photo, congratulations!
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23. speikiei 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 17:10 (GMT)    
Thanks everyone for your kind words, glad I was lucky enough to get the photo and be able to share it with all of you.
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24. ColoradoKat 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 17:36 (GMT)    
WOW! Even in all-caps, Wow seems like a wimpy
word to use for this amazing shot! It is
mind-blowing and very, very beautiful! Thanks for
braving those temperatures to bring this
back for us to see! Congratulations on your AC!
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25. novembergale 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 17:45 (GMT)    
Just incredible!!!!
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26. SunsetFL 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 19:07 (GMT)    
Incredible and a view I can only see because you braved the freezing temperature to share this spectacular experience.
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27. WurzelDave 26. tammikuuta 2012 klo 20:59 (GMT)    
Super shot, congrats.
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28. phantom72 27. tammikuuta 2012 klo 01:08 (GMT)    
Looks like an Angel. Amazing!
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29. saltydawgg 27. tammikuuta 2012 klo 16:40 (GMT)    
In a word, Excellent!! Congrats on the Big Blue
border..
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30. maxa 28. tammikuuta 2012 klo 14:54 (GMT)    
EXCELLENT!
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31. Callaloo1 31. tammikuuta 2012 klo 21:57 (GMT)    
It looks like the special effects for when the Millenium Falcon made the jump to hyperspace in the first Star Wars film. Really a beautiful shot!
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32. mphtmnslt 1. helmikuuta 2012 klo 10:53 (GMT)    
So beautiful. Something is up there.
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