A mother of two who works full time, Anna Carson says it’s not always easy to pursue her photography passion.
“There are three things that will have me grabbing my camera and racing for the door. Stars, lightning storms (yes, I’ve been called crazy!) and Auroras. This image has two of the three.
“I’ve been capturing Auroras for the last seven years, and I still find it just as exciting as my first capture. Auroras occur when solar winds carrying particles from our sun interact with the earth’s magnetic field. The human eye doesn’t see the bright vibrant colours displayed in this photograph. Even with a strong display, we may only see a very dull translucent glow of light.
“Just because we may not be able to see something, doesn’t make it any less real, and our cameras give us the ability to see those colours. There is something magical about hitting the shutter, waiting 15-30 seconds before seeing the image come to life on the back of your camera.
“What do I like best about taking photos of San Remo? It’s my home! It’s where I went to kindergarten, primary school and where I grew up. It was my grandparents’ home, my parents’ home, my home and now my children call it home.
“I have walked many hours on its shorelines and know most (not all) of her secrets. It’s this local knowledge that allows me to abandon dinner with no notice, head out the door to a location I’ve tried many times previously without success to unexpectedly be rewarded with something special like this.”
2023 calendars featuring this photo are available for purchase. Contact Anna via email or through her social media channels.
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