Mike Brett, The Celestial Veil (SINGLE SHOT 2026)

For a few unforgettable minutes, the aurora gathered into sweeping arcs above Kirkjufell, transforming one of Iceland’s most photographed mountains into something entirely its own. This panoramic image was created from consecutive exposures to preserve the scale and balance of a moment that lasted a short while but is forever etched n my memory.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.