Pink, purple, luminous green streaks… In the bay of Morlaix (Finistère), on several occasions in 2024, the Northern Lights illuminated the celestial vault. Photographer or videographer in Morlaix, Aymeric Artus, of Sky Art’s Production, and Sévane and Benoist Degonne, of the Chambre 27 studio, set out to chase these dawns before sharing hypnotizing photos with as many people as possible on social networks.
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On May 11, 2024, Aymeric Artus immortalized Louët Island on the canvas of the Northern Lights. Aymeric Artus
They closely monitored signs of solar activity, magnetic fields and weather conditions. And they went out of their way at night to capture these magical moments, more often reserved for northern latitudes.
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Perseverance
After immortalizing Louët Island on May 11, Aymeric Artus placed his camera at the Pointe de Primel and at the Pointe du Diben, in Plougasnou, on the night of August 12 to 13. Clouds block the sky, but his perseverance pays off. “At 11:40 p.m., the sky cleared. » Despite everything, he needs his camera to take advantage of it, because to the eye, “we can only see a tint, something abnormal”.
On the night of August 12 to 13, the splendor of the auroras on the Pointe de Primel, captured by Aymeric Artus. Aymeric Artus
“An all-night festival”
At night, a long exposure time is necessary to capture the light. Aymeric Artus opts for a photo “every 20 seconds”. “It was an all-night festival. It’s always wonderful to see the photo appear,” he smiled.
Benoist and Sévane Degonne also took advantage of this show. “Photographing the Northern Lights is much more than a simple technical exercise: it is an adventure that combines passion, patience and wonder, they say. Waiting for hours in the Breton cold, scanning the horizon and adapting your settings to capture the perfect moment are all challenges. »
“A tribute to the beauty of the region”
The Northern Lights captured by Sévane and Benoist Degonne at the northern tip of the coast, towards Plougasnou, on the night of October 10 to 11, 2024. Sévane and Benoist – Studio Room 27
The Northern Lights captured by Sévane and Benoist Degonne at the northern tip of the coast, towards Plougasnou, on the night of October 10 to 11, 2024. Sévane and Benoist – Studio Room 27
The couple highlights the meticulous work that this requires, both in terms of technique and preparation. It comes out “unforgettable moments” and photos, which invite “to look up” and make “tribute to the beauty of this region”.
