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CREATE NIGHT SKIES WITH
AURORAS FROM SCRATCH
Photo Effects
BRETMALLEY
ALL IMAGES BY BRET MALLEYNight skies are a delight. They fascinate us, draw us in, and inspire our imagination and curiosity.
This is especially true for the aurora borealis. But night skies are often tricky to photograph even
under ideal circumstances. Most recently, it has also been quite difficult to journey to those optimal
locations that have little-to-no light pollution.In the meantime, while you may be waiting for your perfect night-photography
expedition, why not create some of your own night skies from scratch in Photo-
shop? This way, you don’t have to worry about bears, mountain lions, or moose
during your perfect image creation. And, while this article focuses specifically
on creating an aurora borealis night scene from a plain midday shot, I highly
encourage you to attempt creating your own Milky Way, star trails, comets, and
shooting star images. Let your night imagination run wild and add some fresh
character to even your most banal landscapes!