Lake Louise, a photo from Alberta, Prairies

Photographer's Note

This photo was taken at the world famous Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Canada. This lake has a spectacular turquoise color caused by glacial dust suspended in the water. This fine dust is ground off the mountain rocks by the glaciers.

This photo was taken before sunrise.
Film: Fuji Velvia.
Scanned with Nikon Coolscan 5000 ED.
Levels adjusted in Photoshop.

Zumosol, SelimAzad, euforia, cdmonson, crckt, Lilly716 oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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klennon79 (0) 2006-04-17 17:14

Great composition. I like the reflection and how it mimics the shape of a mountain. Beautiful colors and sharpness. I like how you have included the rocks in the foreground. Nice shot!

Kirsten

Rodrigues (1035) 2006-04-17 17:14

Yes, I'm the first!

Another one that pleases me so much. The foreground is well managed against the blue lake and the third "layer" in the background adds to a great landscape photography.

And of course, Canada looks like a magical place for a photographer.

siolaw (38294) 2006-04-17 17:22

hi Ryan
a very good compo sharpness and colors also very nice...POV DOF first class....what more?? Well done!!
keep it up laurent

gilou530 (34) 2006-04-17 17:31

salut ryan
belle perspective de ce lac aux jolis reflets et belles couleurs.
amitiés
gilbert

Nikofan (1090) 2006-04-17 17:42

Hello,
Great composition!
F/22 was working well!
Bernard

Cormac (26565) 2006-04-17 17:52

Hi Ryan - this is the first time that I've noticed any of your shots, and what a great one it is! I like the symmetrical composition, with the V of the mountains being reflected in the water. Beautiful light too, and the way you used the foregorund rocks to give this some depth is wonderful. Welcome to TE and I hope we see lots more like this!

kensimage (8563) 2006-04-17 20:04

A great choice for the time of day for this shot, Ryan, with enough light still on the distant snow to make a nice reflection, but keeping an evening feel in the foreground. You also have just enough symmetry without having too much. Perfectly executed, beautiful scene! Regards, Ken.

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Lisas_world (1232) 2006-04-17 20:46

Beautiful reflection, Ryan. This is the first photo of this lake I have seen in which the water does not appear opaque. I like it much better this way.

Lots of depth in your composition; very dramatic and imposing for a place of such stillness and serenity.

Lisa

Propofol (1790) 2006-04-17 20:59

Wow - great colours in the lake, which you've kindly explained in your helpful note. Nice composition.

Thanks for sharing

clickrick (385) 2006-04-17 23:29

Ryan,

Great shot, I love the foreground and the fact that the reflection of the mountain is not obstructed by the topmost rock.
Looking at this though, I can't help but feel a little depressed. I lived in Western Canada in the late 80's and I hadn't seen a recently taken shot of Lake Louise in a long time. Where has all the snow gone ??(I realize your shot was taken in August). There was a lot more snow back then. Global warming (which should be really labelled Global warning !!).

Richard

celinaconroy (717) 2006-04-18 1:26

Hi Ryan,

Great composition and the framing is very appropriate. The water is so still and the perspective is so perfect they probably belie the length of the stretch of the Lake. Terrific image.

Celina

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2006-04-18 2:37

Hi Ryan.

The reflections are really impressive and makes a lovely composition.

Thanks for sharing!!!

Rgs, Oscar

Zumosol (520) 2006-04-18 3:29

Hi Ryan
Very good composition with great colors and definition.I like landscapes in vertical mode.TFS

mdetay (4929) 2006-04-18 12:42

Hi Ryan,
Excellent. Nice colors and POV. TFS.
Cheers.
MD

sayat (2949) 2006-04-19 3:33

Excellent composition with perfect colors and light. I like the reflection on the water and the symmetrical POV.
Best regards,
Sayat

snowflakes (58) 2006-09-03 13:30

Hi Ryan,
The glacier thus detailed and its reflection on the lake, the stones that often resort as a topic.
Beautiful truly.
What a pity, I have only seen during
the winter the Lake Louise
TFS
Elena

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cdmonson (5304) 2006-09-30 23:56

Hi Ryan:

Wow, this is possibly the best photo of Lake Louise from this view I've seen. I've been to Lake Louise numerous times (my wife is from Calgary), and seen plenty of photos, but I believe this is the first I've seen that actually does justice to the lake. Your photo has a softness and serenity that most photos of Louise don't Your composition is great, your colors are great, and the textures are quite unique for this lake. Thanks for sharing.

Clark

crckt (7222) 2007-06-05 20:18

Hi Ryan,
Beautiful picture. The reflection and colors are great.
Shaeri

Lilly716 (240) 2007-08-23 7:42

Hi Ryan,

Great composition and point of view. Nice color of the sky and the reflection in the water! I like the stones in the foreground and the mountain in the distance. The border works well with this photo too! Nice job!

Thanks for sharing,
Liz

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Photo Information

Copyright: Ryan Thayne (euryan) (8442)
Genre: Miejsca
Medium: Kolorowe
Date Taken: 2004-08-00
Categories: Natura
Camera: Canon EOS 3, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Naświetlenie: f/22
Details: Tripod: Yes
Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja
Temat(y): Rocky Mountains, My favorite photos (1) (Gatti Matti) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-04-17 17:08
Ulubione: 2 [Widok]