Amazing Aurora Australis - Brightest lights I've ever seen

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@laurag9306]

Wasn't that one of the greatest shows on earth?!?! It was everywhere for hours! 😃 Maybe it was courtesy of the spirit of Alyn Wallace to get the world excited about the night sky. ❤ Beautiful and amazing images as always Richard!🙂 Cheers to you!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your kind words Laura.

[@raeleenpreston4019]

​@@nightscapeimages.richard Truely inspired that you where led to the auroras on such a night as that. Do you mind telling me what date that was please.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

@@raeleenpreston4019 Thanks so much. This was May 11 2024

[@janseneca7366]

❤

[@billvinson7859]

Alyn is looking down on us with a smile. ❤

[@insanebmxthomas]

Loved the ending. One master of their craft honoring another master of their craft. They say you don't realise how much you appreciate someone until they're gone...; Thank you for always bringing us awesome videos, Richard! And Alyn, thank you for the lightshow, it was awesome!🌠

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@ChrisMosner]

Love your energy, Richard! You are THE ambassador of night sky photography! So fortunate to have you ...

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very kind Chris

[@tonystephenson8105]

Richard, never have I seen you so animated during a nightshoot. Like a kid in a candy shop! The aurora does that to people for some strange reason. I'm so glad that night sky lovers from both hemispheres got to witness a part of history. This was officially the strongest solar storm for 21 years beating the Halloween 2003 storm. I just wished Alyn Wallace was still with us to witness it 💚 brilliant video

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Tony. Yes it is easy to get a bit carried away ..!!

[@RafaelCBeltrame]

I am touched by your enthusiasm and the tribute to Alyn. Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment with us!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I appreciate you watching Rafael

[@velvethoot4507]

Beautiful ending tribute and he would of loved your selfie shot too.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Many thanks indeed my friend.

[@russellyeley2561]

I really like the photographs especially the tribute to Alyn at the end.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm glad you enjoyed it Russell.

[@RobbC.]

A special night for million of people, once in a lifetime experience unless the Sun continues to impress us this Year. Good shots.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Robb

[@yvikay4594]

So beautiful impressions of the Aurora from Down Under 👌🏼🫶🏼!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm very pleased you like it. Thanks for watching.

[@StarScaperPhoto]

More tripods! More everything! 😄. Man, I take my hat of for you Richard how well you were able to document this frantic and historical night! What an experience and boy, did you capture lots of great images with a good variety also 👌. Love how the reds were so well defined in Australia!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes it's always a mad panic when these things happen Jeroen . .as you well know my friend.

[@Yipmanhands]

Just WOW !!! All I got.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was a bit like that.

[@jaburchfield7194]

WOW!! SUPER photography! Loved the Silos at the end 20:28!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

My favourite as well.

[@RodHicks-v1n]

Fantastic images Richard. Your tribute was very moving. Alyn was such an inspiration for so many and we are all so fortunate to have had the benefit of his work and knowledge. Thank you.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your kind words Rod

[@adithompson199]

Thank you again Richard. Fantastic shots with a lovely tribute to Alyn. Cheers.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your comments Adi

[@carolelabrecque2799]

❤🤩♥️ What a magnificent show … 😱 So beautiful …

[@carolelabrecque2799]

Incredible ❤ Alyn would have been going crazy like so many of us all over the world . He surely loved the picture you took ❤ You’re so good, my Dearest Luv ya

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you as always Carole, thank you my friend.

[@jorgediehl6845]

Beautiful tribute to Alyn, Richard. Certainly, he would make great images of this aurora.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes Alyn would have loved this event for sure.

[@RJ25Mayberysound]

Absolutely stunning!!! Amazing shots!! Alyn would’ve loved this.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you, yes I'm sure he would have.

[@sharonlee782]

Absolutely stunning Richard. 😍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Really appreciate that Sharon

[@GARY1951A]

WOW!!!!!! Richard, there are no words! Absolutely beautiful images!!!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Gary

[@Lennymcgra]

Amazing mate, we got to see it here very strong in South Wales about 20 miles away from Alyn’s hometown, a nice touch to mention Alyn.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for tuning in Lenny

[@treeman3663]

Hi Richard we got it Apparently in qld as well

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was visible up there . .as long as the clouds parted.

[@doumepatrice7597]

❤❤❤❤❤ Exceptionnel ! Quelle chance et quel talent MERCI pour ce grand moment.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you my friend.

[@kristapple]

I think we all thought about Alyn that night 💔❤

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes absolutely

[@sianikolaou5440]

So many great images! We were at our Star Party on a property between Geelong and Ballarat and managed to get under 3 hours of clear views South. It was such a magical experience. Also, nice tribute to Alyn - He is on my mind every time I try editing my images from that night.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@barnos1966]

What an amazing light show. Will be hard to beat this one. I have to admire your enthusiasm, it just shows us how much you love doing nightscapes. A lovely tribute at the end. Thanks for sharing. May all your travels be safe.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very kind of you Darren. Always appreciate your comments.

[@MikeJohnsonPhotography]

Great video documenting a very special night. Lovely tribute to Alyn at the end.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for checking it out Mike.

[@Hedgehogpeter1]

Superb and epic theatre on the sky Richard. Thank you. In my country i saw Aurora Borealis on 10th May 2024. It was the first time in my life. I took more pictures during one hour. . Wonderful experience.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks as always for watching Peter, what a wonderful night it was.

[@dougingram4519]

Bravo, Richard! Wonderful photos, wonderful behind-the-scenes footage, and you conveyed your excitement and enthusiasm perfectly. Your tribute to Alyn Wallace was beautiful.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you Doug, always appreciate your comments and support.

[@Dasuud]

I was out on the field on that friday too... While my D750 worked like crazy, i just stood there, with tears in my eyes and watched, how it dances on the night sky. It was my very very first time to witness it, i still hardly can describe that experience, what i felt standing there. It was out of this world... 🥹

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it sure was out of this world.

[@selvasivathanu]

That's amazing and magical light captured, Richard. It's so beautiful as you say 😍♥

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Selva

[@rowlandspear4061]

Without a doubt, one of the most magical nights in my memory!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes absolutely Rowland

[@raphaelcoelho1557]

When we think you did all possible Masterpieces.... A better one comes!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you Raphael

[@lesladbrook4508]

It was a Fantastic! night Richard. Great excitement, loved the movie footage of it. Like you, I drove for 5+ hours to get clear skies, which meant I didn't last all the way until daylight the next day but I was very happy I did the trip. I have seen a couple of big ones in 2023, the one on Dec 1st/2nd 2023 was a biggee as well. Your second last image has to be one for the history books and should be a great seller. A finally the tribute to Alyn, very well done as usual my friend. 🙂

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your very kind words Les. We don't get really big shows normally where I live. . not like you guys and the Tassie folk . .But I was really pleased to be in my own district to see this one.

[@masterthelens]

Amazing as always. Here in Canada the whole sky was lite up. Such an amazing night.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it sure was.

[@aaroncherrie6229]

What a Night Mr Tatti your truly a nightscape machine not only capturing so many amazing shots but film your adventure at the same time….such a shame Alyn couldn’t share this amazing night with us

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks a lot Aaron. Yes Alyn would have been in his element for sure.

[@TheMiniD3]

Absolutely amazing result/s Richard ............. Gary ....................... AU

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciated Gary

[@jayrichardson2907]

A night I will never ever forget. Some say the Aurora is a portal for those entering the afterlife. Cant help but wonder if Alyn helped give us all one heck of a show. Amazing footage, Richard! Almost moved to tears! (I was that night) 🙌🏼🫶

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your kind comments Jay, really appreciated.

[@Andy1076]

We were at the beach with HUNDREDS if not thousands of people all looking up at the sky and when the aurora peaked everyone cheered, it was such a surreal moment to see everyone gather to watch this, once in a lifetime indeed. I was up 24 hours from work and this yet the joy kept me up haha! omg you even caught the milky way on that first image!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Andy. Yes so many people were able to shoot this event. I wanted to get away from the crowds hence my travels inland.

[@ambrosechiu2338]

wow,spectacular night, it is a shame Brisbane couldn't see the aurora. thanks for sharing and it is absolutely stunning.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes lots of clouds up your way unfortunately.

[@ambrosechiu2338]

@nightscapeimages.richard no clouds on Sunday, I went out to Wivenhoe Dam and no Aurora, still able to take Milky way and star trails.

[@noelhewitt7434]

Truly amazing richard. I was out that night myself in ireland and I can honestly say that I have never saw anything like that In my life before. RIP alyn..

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for tuning in Noel.

[@raymondludlow5970]

I caught some shots of it from my backyard here in Nz it was amazing

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it sure was Raymond

[@simongardner2066]

Interesting the difference in colours , I’m in north east England and we had purples and blues and very little red . Amazing night

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

We always seem to get lots of reds Simon

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Very enjoyable video. The star gods turned the lights on for a special event. Maybe in 20years we will see it again. You got a few top shelf photos

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks Phillip, always appreciated mate.

[@petepetinatos]

Thanks Richard, for yet another brilliant video. It brought back some great memories from our adventure last Saturday. When my wife and drove down to Bells Beach from Melbourne with the hope of evading the clouds and seeing our first Aurora and WOW it was brilliant. Love you work and thanks so much.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Really appreciate that Pete

[@The_Gunslinger]

Incredible Richard, what a show, your images are spectacular. Very moved paying tribute to Alyn Wallace. 🌠🌃

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Brett. Really appreciate your comments.

[@JnD90]

Absolutely stunning photos Richard, I always love your work. 😍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I very much appreciate you watching.

[@SteveZodiac777]

Wonderful photos Richard - truly awesome - and a great choice of music as an accompaniment! Congratulations. And a lovely tribute to Alyn. Thanks for sharing!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

As always I greatly appreciate your comments Darrel.

[@JasonLorette]

You did better than I did...I couldn't even film a video, I was too flabbergasted by what I was seeing! It was a special night that's for sure! Never in a million years would I have thought to see them like that just outside the city I live in in Eastern Canada. The colours were incredible! 2024 has been wild, Full Solar Eclipse, record auroras...what's next? (Hard not to think about Alyn)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for tuning in Jason. Yes it has been a big year.

[@andreaboyle9435]

Totally get it!! I was so overwhelmed with what I was seeing I think I just froze!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was very much like that Andrea.

[@patford9943]

Wow Richard! This video was spectacular! Seeing you so jazzed up and almost speechless with the show you were seeing was going to be the best part of the video. Your awesome images were going to be the frosting on the cake, then you got the tribute to Alyn Wallace in! That put it over the top for me. You really outdid yourself! By the way, the conditions in northeast Wisconsin may be looking good for some Aurora hunting tonight.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your kind words Pat, always appreciated.

[@brianpotopowitz9542]

So many great shots! I actually got a few nice ones myself here in Pennsylvania, USA.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm really pleased to hear that Brian, thanks for tuning in.

[@toddy4x4photography]

What an amazing event. I love the excitement and panic in your voice trying to capture it. Know that feeling very well.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes I guess we were all chasing our tails a bit that night mate.

[@ColleenVR]

Breathtaking ❤❤❤

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much Colleen.

[@ViratShah]

An absolutely amazing videos and shows how everyone felt on the day with emotions and a chaos .. you did so well and loved it Richard .. this day will be in memory for a long time

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes you are so right about that Virat.

[@toanthai]

Oh yeah, been waiting for this. “Have a look at that!” is your line 😊 Great images!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, yes that does about sum it up.

[@CapricornGirl9]

The last one brought a tear to my eye. Alyn was amazing and he was such an inspiration to all of us “Seizing the Night”

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes you are so right Margie. Thanks for watching.

[@bernbee1679]

Thanks for helping us relive the most amazing night ever Richard, just fantastic ❤

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for your great support and encouragement BB . .it means a lot.

[@dkfqnwk3]

Thanks Richard I am really appreciate sharing this amazing event and your work.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much

[@mariopereira8261]

Richard simply magnificent photos, the panoramas of the Silos, its silhouette and the other photos are fantastic, it was a memorable night across the planet. On Friday morning, I and 3 friends moved 260km south to the darkest area of Portuga, during dinner, which was still daylight, one of my friends and I received an alert about the Northern Lights, but we didn't pay much attention because we thought they were only for northern Europe, when we arrived at our location to photograph (Noudar Castle) I was the first to take a photo and I was incredulous with the white balance that I had put on the camera, the entire landscape was Pink and Red, but no, it was really a gigantic Northern Lights that reached 37º Latitude, we stayed taking photos until the sun rose. Thank you for sharing this magnificent Southern night with us, a hug Richard. Beautiful tribute to Alyn 👏🙏

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was quite magnificent wasn't it Mario.

[@Starichok-Novichok]

Hi! It's cool!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you for watching.

[@Starichok-Novichok]

@@nightscapeimages.richard and you for your doing

[@joanhuggett5164]

Man o Man! I mean Man Alive! I don't know what I mean! So crazy good. Exhilarating!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, you know me too well Joan ...!!!!

[@steveostini4868]

Absolutely amazing Richard, well done.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Really appreciate that Steve

[@Robert-R]

Oh my goodness, Richard! What amazing photos and video! Definitely looks like a once in a lifetime event. Never seen an aurora, so thank you for sharing and allowing us to witness it through your imagery.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're welcome Robert

[@roryhaymanphotography8882]

Breath taking images. I went out that night after my aurora app went nuts and felt the same exhilaration. I hope it wasn't a once in a life time event, but if it was, I'm so glad I got a chance to experience it.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Rory

[@RobEmbury]

So so so glad you made this! Thankyou for documenting how amazing this was here in Victoria Australia!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for your great support Rob

[@andrewdoyle19]

Absolutely spectacular that must have been to witness. Thank you for taking the time to make a video so we could experience it as you did.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Andrew

[@themilkywayandlandscapeobs5182]

Love it Richard thanks a lot for making this video for us.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@ElevatedThreat]

Absolutely beautiful! So awesome. Once in a lifetime, and you got it and got it perfectly! Simply amazing!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much.

[@jennibarnes140]

Stunning! Extreme beauty.❤

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much Jenni

[@jennibarnes140]

@@nightscapeimages.richard 🩷🧡💛💚🩵

[@ianpalmer186]

Awesome video Richard and fantastic images. A lovely touch at the end too, we'll all miss Alyn. You're a top bloke 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're so very kind Ian. Thanks for tuning in my friend.

[@Byaltair]

Richard, amazing!! 😍 It was a special night for everyone! I witnessed and captured the columns of green and red dancing lights at ULURU!! 😍 Hopefully there will be more this year.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's so amazing, thanks for watching.

[@RadAlzyoud]

Wow. Amazing. The best I’ve seen. A great capture.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@fernandonunez6093]

what a wonderful ending Richard, cheers for that. Show the quality of person you are.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's very kind of you Fernando.

[@shupingyin8082]

this is absolutely amazing. your enthusiasm is contagious

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

And you are so very kind.

[@lizmaguire5495]

Wow Richard glad you got to see and experience this magical event. Thanks for the video great to see it in action 😊📸

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Always appreciate your comments Liz.

[@Northwestphotoz]

Best Aurora I have ever seen! You got some amazing images! Thank you for sharing!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes it was a beautiful night for sure.

[@sharonmiller7823]

Simply wonderful!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for watching Sharon

[@sookephotographyadventures]

That was fantastic, Richard! So much variety in locations and amazing Aurora.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I did a few miles that night.

[@veronica0406]

it was definitely the most magical night of my life. We experienced Aurora on all horizons in central Idaho, USA. It was stunning! Awesome video, and stunning images! Thank you! ✨ Cheers to Alyn. ❤️

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thank you so much for your kind words Veronica.

[@thenewvoice8]

It was a crazy night! I ended up down the Great Ocean Road, was superb.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Very crowded down there I heard.

[@dennisblack4444]

Brilliant shots Richard, what an amazing night even up here in Townsville.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes amazing that you could see it up there Dennis

[@bvaldes8791]

This was just breathtaking. Special for sure. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching.

[@koenpijpersphotography]

The most unbelievable night ever. What an experience. Yes my 14mm wasn’t wide enough as well. Amazing footage Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

It was quite surreal that's for sure.

[@asteroid42531mckenna]

Superb video Richard, loved watching this, a spectacular show and I can really feel your excitement on location. Beautiful images and a once in a life time show indeed. We had an epic show in N. Ireland, best I've seen since 2003 and like yourself I can't believe how lucky I was to get a clear night. That isolated red beam in your footage away from the main aurora looks like SARS, often a precursor to STEVE. Fantastic vlog and hope you are keeping well.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching Martin, yes I'm doing well thanks.

[@jessicaeiss2541]

This is how it was for us on Oct 10th in the US too. Most of the country could see it, but it was absolutely wonderful. I wasn't into chasing auroras in May, but wish I had been! That ending for Alyn was wonderful, as were your last pictures!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

That's very kind of you Jessica.

[@justjohnimages]

Thank you for that. What a special event. I loved that you mentioned Alyn.... He might just have played his part in that show...., I like to think that. 😊

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I tend to think so.

[@marlin5946]

Awesome video, even more awesome experience. Thanks for sharing your incredible night with us all Richard.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it Marlin

[@keithhanssen7413]

My sentiments exactly. Epic storm in Montana that night. 400 images and every one is incredible. 360 degrees of aurora.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks for looking Keith

[@chrisheyward6430]

Surely was amazing.I must have been the only one to miss it😢great captures Richard

[@newage3]

Not the only one..........

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

A few did miss it. Lots of clouds about in certain areas.

[@dmystify1381]

i missed it also cobber.

[@tasaki12]

20:56 got me chills

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I appreciate you watching.

[@JerryDell-j3s]

Wow Richard! What a wonderful adventure you had. Fantastic shots for a once in a lifetime experience! Take care, Jerry

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks once again Jerry

[@TanveerAhmad-ux7et]

Ah long awaited video from you finally.. Thanks for sharing

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I'm very pleased you enjoyed it.

[@concretehobartsolutions6913]

Your channel is a must-watch for me. Thank you!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

I very much appreciate your support my friend.

[@sonyaarcher1906]

WOW! WOW! WOW! Phenomenal for sure! Thank you for this video! :)

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@davidroberts5535]

Glad you got out to photograph it. It was truly an amazing and historic night. I felt all the same feelings you experienced as I was standing in the mountains surrounded by light beams. I get chills thinking about it. Congrats.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much for your comments David, I'm pleased you got to see it.

[@jeffholmes1362]

It was a night to remember, the overhead ribbons at 11:30 pm in Tassie was something I’ve never seen before. Great you got to experience it too. Thanks for sharing

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes certainly was a wonderful show Jeff

[@ClanRodgers]

It was an amazing night, wasn't it? With so much going on all you want to do is shoot. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along on the journey. Great job mate, as always!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Thanks so much my friend

[@terryjames4552]

The Viltrox actually looks pretty awesome!

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Yes I'm really enjoying the Viltrox 16mm Terry.

[@anne-mareemccomb924]

Love, love, love this video Richard. It brought back all the excitement I felt while I was out this night. My husband also watching said "he sounds like you" lol. It was such a beautiful night that will stay in our memories forever.

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Haha, we must be tarred with the same brush Anne-Maree . . !!! Thanks for your great comments.