Thanks for the kind words.

Check my YouTube channel for more of a ELI5 answer. Link is in the comments or just search my name there :)

I’m an Aussie that’s moved to NZ, does that count? Haha. Cheers.

Check out the YouTube video. Link is in the comment thread. I try explain some of the factors to look for. It’s not too common though, it’s all about the sun blasting flares at us, essentially. Potential this weekend. Good luck!

Thanks! I don’t post too often on Reddit but I enjoy using it :)

Hey thanks a lot! Just hoping to educate and inspire. Cheers :)

Check out the YouTube video to see the shooting techniques and images on back of camera :)

I live in Te Anau :) but this is about an hour away in Fiordland.

For anyone interested, you can view the making of this over on my Youtube Thanks!

45 degrees latitude. On this night it was visible from the North Island and western Australia.

March, about 2 weeks ago :)

Thank you.

Sunrise, big peak, valley, wide angle with foreground interest. Nothing ground breaking that’s for sure! I’m a sucker for this type of scene though and there’s less than a handful of images from this particular mountain and valley. You can view more of my work on my Instagram Thanks!

Haha, thank you!

I’ve spent most of my career trying to do Fiordland justice. I don’t think I’ll ever succeed but I enjoy trying!

Thank you. It’s one of the most incredible places on earth. Cheers!