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Glastonbury photographer captures stunning night view of the Tor after late-night trip to catch Northern Lights

By SWNS 8th Oct 2024

Michelle Cowbourne ventured out after 2am on Monday (7 Oct) to try and snap Northern lights.
Michelle Cowbourne ventured out after 2am on Monday (7 Oct) to try and snap Northern lights.

A Somerset photographer has captured an incredible nighttime view of Glastonbury Tor.

Michelle Cowbourne ventured out after 2am on Monday (7 Oct) to try and snap Northern lights.

She explains: "I have an aurora alert app that goes off if the likelihood of seeing the aurora increases to a red alert.

"At 1am it peaked red. I looked out of the window and saw it was clear with lots of stars so thought I would take a chance and go up the Tor.

"I didn't get the Northern lights but still plenty of atmosphere in the night sky."

Michelle used a wide aperture and long exposure between 8 and 14 seconds to shoot the scene. The camera was on a tripod with a remote shutter.

     

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