Fruitless hunt for NLCs, but still a nocturnal image

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

As NLCs had been spotted the night before, I drove to a nice spot called Aduarderzijl, north of Groningen. Apart from some very faint hints, which might or might not have been clearer patches between thin strands of regular clouds, I couldn't make anything out. I still tried a shot with the Canon EF-S 10-18mm zoom on my EOS 80D.

Some faint brighter stripes can be seen, but I am not at all sure they are NLCs. Hoping for better luck next time.

[MarsG76]

Looks nice.

 

[Paul M]

Still a great view. Very handsome looking sky.

I've been keeping a look out for NLC's since early June. I'm starting to think that the atmospheric conditions just aren't favourable.

[Galen Gilmore]

During my time in Ireland I tried to do some NLC hunting, but no luck at all. Maybe just not a good NLC season.

Nice picture regardless.

[Craney]

NLC spotting seems to be as frustrating as Aurora chasing.

They are not quite predictable,  the best conditions are not conducive to a good social life, or befriending the neighbours,  you will probably have to drive somewhere and obtain a good, clear Northern horizon,  they come out better on longer exposure frames  ie. they might not be obvious to the unaided eye and it is a lucky guess as to which is the best lens to take and use.

I have been looking over the last couple of nights and seen nothing convincing.    Just to rub it in, a bloke on FaceBook on the same night  produces some fantastic pictures from Sheffield !!!!   Yes Sheffield, that high latitude dark skies paradise.