How to take pictures of the northern lights

Photographer Tim Durkan’s biggest tip: Keep the camera steady.

SEATTLE — The northern lights can be a dazzling show to be seen with your own eyes and just as stunning when captured in a photograph.

Seattle photographer Tim Durkan shared tips on how to get the best shot, whether that’s on your cellphone or using a DSLR camera.

Escape the light pollution

Regardless of what type of equipment you have, be sure to go somewhere dark where there’s minimal light pollution. That means getting out of the city. Durkan recommended places such as the Cascades, the Interstate 90 corridor in central Washington or

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