And the sharp cliffs of the Lofoten Archipelago are the best foreground for this celestial battle. The region around the constellation of Orion is probably the most photo appealing region of the winter sky. Short or long focal length, you’ll always find something interesting to photograph in this area.

Date and place: March 22nd 2013; Hamnøy, Lofoten Islands, Norway

Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark III

Lens: Canon EF 17-40 f/4L

Exposure: 10s

Aperture: 4

ISO: 800