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Athabasca Falls


Athabasca Falls
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Copyright: Nelu Goia (Nelu_Goia) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 178 W: 26 N: 285] (1727)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS Kiss Digital N(350D), Canon 18-55mm F3.3-5.6 EF-S, 58mm Hoya Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/100 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-15 21:46
Viewed: 470
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi,
Here is some interesting facts (from the internet,of course:))about this great falls in Jasper National Park:
The 23-metre Athabasca Falls is not very high by Canadian Rockies standards, but the size of the river makes it one of the most powerful falls to be found in the mountain national parks. Pouring over a layer of hard quartzite, the falls have cut into the softer limestone beneath, carving intricate features, including potholes and a short canyon.

Flowing from the glaciers of the Columbia Icefield, the Athabasca River is the largest river system in Jasper. In 1810, David Thompson, Canada's premier map-maker and explorer, plied the Athabasca in search of a viable fur trade route to the Pacific Ocean. Discovering Athabasca Pass in early January 1811, David Thompson's route helped establish Canada as a country that spans the North American continent.

In 1862, the Overlanders traveled along the Athabasca River headed for the Cariboo Goldrush, followed 30 years later by two national railways. Today one railway and a transcontinental highway follow parts of the river through the park. Recognized for its historical, natural and recreational values, the Athabasca was designated a Canadian heritage river in 1989.
Photo info:the raw photo was so good that only sharpening and resize was necessary.Yeah,I know,that doesn`t sound like me:)
Nelu
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I don't find the Athabasca Falls as impressive as some others in the Rockies, but your picture defintely looks good. I like how you managed to capture the falls, the mountain and the blue sky in one vertical frame. I guess your trip to Jasper left you with tons of pictures to fix and share. Thanks Nelu :-)

Roberto

Hi Nelu,
Nice colourful shot, seems like a wonderful place. But IMO the emphasis is more on the sky and the mountains than on the waterfalls itself.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1449 W: 34 N: 606] (8476)
  • [2007-07-15 22:35]

I'm enjoying all of your Canadian pictures. (of course I'm Canadian :) Looking forward to seeing more.

Quel bel effet de profondeur, Le ciel est d'un naturel bravo.

I love the colors and the perspective, the overall composition of the image with the waterfall leading the eye high up to the mountains. Wonderful sky too.
TFS,
Ioana

Nelu,
Your composition is great here using a vertical format to show us the falls as well as the mountains and sky. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and DOF. You have captured a wonderful sky in this shot adding much character to the photo.
TFS,
Asa

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