Aurora at Sandwick

The other night it was a reasonable clear sky but we had visitors and they only left as the Orange Aurora alert came out. Knowing the stats were on the increase i quickly headed down to Sandsayre at Leebitton, Shetland

 Its only 5 mins away, my other preferred locations are a good 15 mins away and as cloud was rolling in i didn't want to chance missing the Aurora

 Looking north from the jetty towards the light polluted Cunningsburgh

 Waves came crashing over the jetty and i just dodged out of the way in time.

 The lights became brighter and started to dance for a short time before levelling off.

Looking up to Leebitton from Sand Lodge, Sandwick

Sandlodge at Sandsayre, Sandwick

It was good to meet everyone who started the Night Sky photography course the following day, a good range of experience