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Aurora Photographer Wins Global Award
Bulgarian astrophotographer wins top prize for rare Icelandic aurora image.
In brief
Bulgarian astrophotographer wins top prize for rare Icelandic aurora image. Bulgarian astrophotographer Radoslav Sviretsov wins ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year for aurora image taken in Iceland during strong geomagnetic storm. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Award-winning aurora image
Bulgarian astrophotographer Radoslav Sviretsov captured rare aurora in Iceland.
First place in ZWO competition
Sviretsov won first place in ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award.
Strong geomagnetic storm
Sviretsov took image during strong geomagnetic storm in January 2026.
Dark sky conditions
Dark sky near Icelandic church intensified solar activity for rare aurora shot.
Gratitude for timing
Sviretsov said he feels gratitude for being in right place at right time.
“In moments like this, I feel nothing but gratitude for being in the right place at the right time”
Other award winners
Phil Halper won second place with aurora image from Iceland.
The headline
Bulgarian astrophotographer Radoslav Sviretsov wins ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year for aurora image taken in Iceland during strong geomagnetic storm.
