Superb!  I love that picture, so 'atmospheric'! - Chris Davies, Melbourne, Australia
 

The aurora borealis was great But if you had used film, you would have had no problem with the greens...  marvelous photo! - Mario, Sao Paulo, Brazil    

Hi Mario,  If I'd used film it may well have cracked and split  in the cold

 :-) Max
 

That is awesome - absolutely breathtaking. Magical!  - Jan

Besides being beautiful and technically brilliant it lets you make a story about the scene in your own mind.  - Vivien Foster

Well done, old chap!!  - Lucy Goldbergh

What a fantastic photo! well done! good luck in the future  - Ben Newsome

This is lovely! I have some photos of the northern lights in Finland but no where as great as this! Well done  - Emma Swain

Nice one Max Well done and all the best for the furture,  - Jesse Weaver

Your winning photo is stunning. My son said it's hard to believe it's on this planet - Marianthi Coroneou

A truly amazing shot - Steve Robson

Your photography is refreshing and individual, I don't think I have ever seen such an eery but astounding photo - Jim Hatch

This is amazing! - Martin Theiss

What amazing auroa pictures - Tim

Amazing! When I saw that picture it made me melt - Joseph Schaeppi

I absolutely love the photo - Meghan Kelly

I was absolutely moved with its beauty and strong appeal - Shirley Buxton, CA

What a wonderful photo - Ani Kowal

I LOVE your northern lights picture - Sarah Cosgrove

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