Nacreous Clouds, 2016 (digital photo)

Creator: Bart?omiej Jurecki In this image, we can see nacreous clouds or polar stratospheric clouds. On the last day of the year those clouds could be seen on the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway. After a strong wind which lasted few days clouds could be admired the whole day. Born digital photograph entitled 'Nacreous Clouds' by Bart?omiej Jurecki taken at Lofoten, Norway on 31st December 2016. Taken with Nikon D800 cmaera, 300 mm f/7.1 lens, ISO 10, 1/800-second exposure. High Commended in the Skyscapes category of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2017.