Giant phoenix appears in stunning Northern Lights display over Iceland

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The lights were particularly playful, said photographer Hallgrimur P. Helgason.

An Icelandic photographer has taken the most striking Northern Lights picture yet – a dramatic image which seems to show a phoenix rising from the aurora borealis.

For the full story and pictures: Giant phoenix appears in stunning Northern Lights display over Iceland

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About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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33 Responses to Giant phoenix appears in stunning Northern Lights display over Iceland

  5. Morgan's avatar Morgan says:
    February 25, 2016 at 14:47

    Extraordinary!

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  6. Noeline Smith's avatar Noeline Smith says:
    February 25, 2016 at 18:48

    That’s amazing!
    Sadly the cynic in me couldn’t help but wonder how much Photoshop was involved 😦 …. and I’m pleased to say that having followed the link it was put back in its box!

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  7. macjam47's avatar macjam47 says:
    February 25, 2016 at 19:59

    Wow! Truly amazing.

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  8. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. says:
    February 25, 2016 at 20:35

    Stunning find Sue.. thanks for sharing.

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  10. Denis1950's avatar Denis1950 says:
    February 26, 2016 at 01:36

    Fairly incredible photo. There could be some interesting interpretations of this image from some people .

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  11. reocochran's avatar reocochran says:
    February 26, 2016 at 01:37

    This really was a fantastic capture of the Phoenix! I really enjoyed your sharing this, Sue.

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  12. noelleg44's avatar noelleg44 says:
    February 26, 2016 at 01:48

    Well, this really blew my mind!

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  14. olganm's avatar olganm says:
    February 26, 2016 at 11:38

    I agree with the WOW!

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  15. The Adventurers's avatar Kevin says:
    August 10, 2016 at 05:06

    Wow!!!!! That’s a once in a lifetime sight!

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