logo

Lyngenfjord auroras

From the Spåkenes Peninsula, the night unfolds quietly as the Lyngen Alps rise in the distance. Above them, the Northern Lights begin to glow, painting the sky with shifting shades of green.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2026

Nominees

Travel

Professional

Lyngenfjord auroras

From the Spåkenes Peninsula, the night unfolds quietly as the Lyngen Alps rise in the distance. Above them, the Northern Lights begin to glow, painting the sky with shifting shades of green.

About Artist

Seppo Kerkelä

I am a Finnish nature and travel photographer, based in Vaasa on the west coast of Finland. At 59, I feel as if photography has been a lifelong companion — from my earliest days with a camera in hand to the more professional path I have followed in recent years. My studies in nature photography at Kuusamo College deepened not only my technical skills, but also my connection to the northern landscapes that continue to inspire me. I am most at home photographing wild, open scenery and the stories I encounter on my travels, yet I also enjoy working with clients on product photography when the opportunity arises. Each image, whether captured in a vast Arctic landscape or in a carefully lit studio, is my way of preserving moments that carry both beauty and memory. For me, photography is more than a profession — it is a way of seeing, of traveling through life with curiosity, patience, and gratitude.

Seppo Kerkelä

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Landscapes, Minimalism, Nature, Still Life, Travel, Wildlife

Location

Finland

Explore Other Winners

View All
Nominees
Joe Ingea

Joe Ingea

Travel

Gold
Honorable Mentions
Anne Neiwand

Anne Neiwand

Travel

Bronze
Nominees
Ana Paula Avila

Ana Paula Avila

Travel

Nominees
Kam Cheong Chan

Kam Cheong Chan

Travel

logo

Contests

Info

FAQ & RulesTerms of UsePrivacy Policy

Links

Facebook

Instagram

Contact Us

© Creative Resource Collective, LLC 2026. All Rights Reserved.

1839 Awards is managed by Creative Resource Collective, LLC.

Learn More

Creative Resource Collective, LLC.