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Northern Lights Church, Alta, Norway
Northern Lights Church, Alta, Norway
by Adelheid Smitt

I enjoy modern architecture, and even though this is a photo made with my telephone, I still want to post it here. This church stands in Norway's far north in the town of Alta. It was opened in 2013. The architecture reflects the Aurora Borealis and the municipality wanted something to put Alta on the map and encourage more people to visit the area to see the Northern Lights. In the basement of the church is a museum display dedicated to the history of the Northern Lights.

Northern Lights Cathedral, Alta, Norway
Northern Lights Church, Alta, Norway
by Adelheid Smitt

About a year ago, I posted a photo of this remarkable church made with my phone. This year I brought proper camera equipment and got this blue hour. My next version, hopefully will have real Northern Lights dancing behind it. The Aurora was visible later in the evening, above the church, but unfortunately my batteries had run out. This church was opened in 2013. The architecture reflects the Aurora Borealis and the municipality wanted something to put Alta on the map and encourage more people to visit the area to see the Northern Lights. In the basement of the church is a museum display dedicated to the history of the Northern Lights.

Dolomites around the Cortina d'Ampezzo
Dolomites around the Cortina d'Ampezzo
by Jakub Slováček

From track around the Tofana di Rozes

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Alta!
Most notably Adelheid Smitt and Jakub Slováček.