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17 Astounding Images of the Polar Lights

Capture the Atlas has recently announced the winners of the sixth annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, featuring a selection of the 25 finest photographs of the aurora borealis. Traditionally released in December to coincide with the Northern Lights season, this collection aims to inspire and convey the awe-inspiring beauty of this natural wonder. The diverse array of images hails from various corners of the globe, including the UK, the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and many others.

Related: 17 Reasons You Absolutely Must Go See the Northern Lights

This year's list features images from all over the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and others. Scroll on to marvel at the most astonishing images of the polar lights!

1. "Aurora Explosion" By Jason Perry

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Tasmania, Australia

2. "Blåvatnet" By Lukas Moesch

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Tromso, Norway

3. "Waning Sun" By Alex Wides

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Senja Island, Norway

4. "Circle Of Life" By Frøydis Dalheim

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Lappland, Finland

5. "Infinity" By Giulio Cobianchi

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Lofoten Islands, Norway

6. "Gatklettur Northen Lights" By Stefano Pellegrini

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Gatklettur, Iceland

7. "Island Of Aurora" By Kat Lawman

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Wales, United Kingdom

8. "Aurora Flame" By Richard Zheng

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Dunedin Peninsula, New Zealand

9. "Green Snakes" By Filip Hrebenda

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Vikten, Norway

10. "Bakers Oven Aurora Australis" By Josh Beames

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Bakers Oven, Australia

11. "Beauty Of The North" By Elena Ermolina

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Kola Peninsula, Russia

12. "Goleuadau’r Gogledd" By Mathew Browne

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Wales, United Kingdom

13. "Storm Over Sukakpak" By Nickolas Warner

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Alaska, USA

14. "The Dance Of The Green Lady" By Luis Cajete

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Haifoss, Iceland

15. "Kirkjufell Explosion" By Marc Marco Ripoll

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Kirkjufell, Iceland

16. "The Red Flame" By Laura Oppelt

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Wadden Sea National Parks, Germany

17. "Lost Who I Want To Be" By Jordan McInally

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Image source: Capture The Atlas
Location: Moke Lake, New Zealand
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