# Aurora Photographer Wins Global Award

> Bulgarian astrophotographer wins top prize for rare Icelandic aurora image.
- Title: Aurora Photographer Wins Global Award · Digital Camera World
- Summary: Bulgarian astrophotographer wins top prize for rare Icelandic aurora image. Bulgarian astrophotographer Radoslav Sviretsov wins ZWO Astronomy Photographer of…
- Keywords: radoslav sviretsov, zwo astronomy photographer of the year, iceland, aurora borealis, geomagnetic storm, canon eos r, tamron sp 15-30mm f/2.8, Aurora, Photographer, Wins, Global, Award
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- Published: 2026-09-29T09:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: radoslav sviretsov, zwo astronomy photographer of the year, iceland, aurora borealis, geomagnetic storm, canon eos r, tamron sp 15-30mm f/2.8
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bulgarian astrophotographer Radoslav Sviretsov wins ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year for aurora image taken in Iceland during strong geomagnetic storm.