Northern lights reflections, in Maine

View larger. | Photo taken March, 2016, by Mike Taylor in Maine. Visit MikeTaylorPhoto.com

Mike Taylor submitted this photo this week. He wrote:

Northern Lights reflections at a small pond in central Maine. This is one frame from a 6-hour time lapse starting on March 6, 2016.

Nikon D600 & 14-24mm | 14mm | f/2.8 | 15 secs | ISO 3200

Processed via LR & PS CC

Thank you, Mike!

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