Photographer’s Note
I took this photo on a beautiful morning during our drive along the Icefield Parkway on the way to Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
About this photo: During our stay in the Canadian Rockies at the end of September and the beginning of October (2006) we stayed a few nights in Golden, BC and the other nights we stayed in Jasper. On the day that we would be leaving Golden to drive to Jasper we got up fairly early so we could take all day to drive the Icefield Parkway to Jasper. This way we could take our time and stop at some of the viewpoints.
While we were driving we could see a beautiful sunrise, so we decided to stop for awhile and enjoy the changing colours of the sky. At this spot I noticed how this cloud was hanging in front of the mountain. I also noticed how the sun was hitting the mountain peak, bringing out all the details...I just couldn't resist to take a photo. This was the result of the sun rising that beautiful morning. I can't remember where exactly I took this photo, but it was somewhere along the first part of the Icefield Parkway.
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-H5
*Focal Length: 35mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/120 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-80
*Exposure Program: Aperture Priority (S)
*Exposure Compensation (E/V): -0.3 step
I added some contrast and saturation to this photo to bring out the colours a little more.
Thank you for dropping by and I hope you like this photo!
Ann
Some information on the Canadian Rocky Mountains: The Canadian Rockies are located about 800km (500 miles) east of Vancouver on the border of the province of British Columbia and Alberta. There are 7 National Parks that belong to the Canadian Rockies which strectches out over an area of 25,000 square km (15,625 square miles).
These are the National Parks that belong to the Canadian Rocky Mountains: Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park, Kootenay National Park and Yoho National Park which are located in British Columbia and there is Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park which are located in Alberta. This amazing area is known for its beautiful blue-green lakes surrounded by mountains, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls and a diversity of wildlife. One can enjoy the endless views and there is a great variety on walking/hiking trails for everybody to enjoy.
Some info about the Icefield Parkway: Dramatic mountain vistas, huge walls of ice, beautiful lakes, and spectacular waterfalls make this one of the world’s classic and most beautiful mountain drives. The Icefields Parkway (French: Promenade des Glaciers), also known as Highway 93, is a scenic road in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Canada. It parallels the Continental Divide, traversing the rugged landscape of the Canadian Rockies. It travels through Banff National Park and Jasper National Park linking Lake Louise and Jasper.The parkway is 230km/143 mi in length and was completed in 1940. It is named for features such as the Columbia Icefield, which is visible while traveling the parkway.
The parkway is very busy in the summer months of July and August with peak traffic flow of 100,000 vehicles per month. The parkway is primarily a two-lane highway with occasional passing lanes. The highway is well engineered to minimize grades and hairpin turns but drivers must also be on the lookout for wildlife, touring cyclists, and vehicles stopped on the shoulder. Extreme weather conditions are also a factor, particularly during winter. A national parks permit is required to travel on the Icefields Parkway. There are stations near Lake Louise and Jasper where you can buy these permits. Info from Wikipedia
Hubba, claudio74, maltese, jaywalker, jjcordier, danyy, IgorDeleze, ChrisJ, patdeph, Dyerco, ahmetgedikli, mphotographies, AiresSantos, zmey has marked this note useful
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Silverkey
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(1433) 2009-02-24 11:00
Hi Ann
Nice lights on this impressive mountains. The fog is so wonderful!
Mickaël
jemaflor
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(39465) 2009-02-24 11:06
Hi Ann,
What a great shot ! This golden light is wonderful, lovely effect and contrast with fog, very well managed, bravo !
pauloog
(6615) 2009-02-24 11:14
Hello Ann,
A magnificent view with these successive lauyers of trees, fog, moiuntains and sky. The golden sun on the mountain brings the view to life.
Regards,
Paul
rbassin
(4229) 2009-02-24 11:40
Bonsoir Ann
La lumière sur la paroi rocheuse est magnifique et contraste avec la bande de brume et le ciel.C'est bien fait, bravo.
Roland
Hubba
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(346) 2009-02-24 12:25
Hi Ann
What a stunning place and you've captured the view extremely well. The colors are bright and true and the detail to the distant mountains is very sharp. The existence of the clouds is a plus to the whole scene. , well framed
A great way to start the day.
Regards Mark
Have a good day.
dkeus31
(26234) 2009-02-24 12:31
Hi Ann
a great view, colors and light are simply great, the clouds add a good taste to the scenery
perfect
didier
smarcell
(14385) 2009-02-24 12:36
Maybe you increased sharpness a bit too much but there's no question that the light is perfect, and the landscape in just great, with that golden colors on the rocks.
Regards Stefano
aral
(1195) 2009-02-24 12:41
Hi Ann,
great shot. Excelent compo with outstanding point of focus. Superb control of the dynamic range.
I also like the clarity of the image. Perhaps the orange colors could be somewhat less saturated, but that's nit picking.
claudio74
(6559) 2009-02-24 12:57
Hello Ann
A very nice picture, you managed well this difficult light and the result is perfect.
For sure along the icefield parkway there is a lot of beuatiful place to stop for pictures. I did it 4 times before but for sure if I can I will do it again.
Regards
Claude
giorgimer
(21300) 2009-02-24 13:30
Hi Ann,
what a spectacular view! I like a lot the contrast between the warm light on the rocks and fog below.
Very well done!
Gio
maltese
(21535) 2009-02-24 14:30
Hello Ann
Quelle lumière sur la montagne, c'est superbe et tellement étonnant avec la présence de ces nuages un petit peu plus bas.
Un très joli coup d'œil pour saisir la scène et ue très belle réalisation!!
Amicalement
Hervé
jaywalker
(12190) 2009-02-24 14:42
Hi Ann, An amazingly beautiful photo, the light is truly stunning & contrasts brilliantly as it hits the main subject, the trees make a nice foreground & the low mist adds too a 3D effect, TFS, kind regards Wilson.
delpeoples
(6200) 2009-02-24 14:49
HI Ann, wow that light bouncing off the rockface is so beautiful and it's perfectly contrasted by the mist and the snow. Great use of the filter with the sky and I like how the trees in the FG frame the shot too. Have a ahappy day, Lisa.
divail
(1539) 2009-02-24 19:11
Bonsoir Ann
Beau contraste entre le soleil sur la montagne et la bande de brouillard grise plus bas. C'est très réussi.
Diane
jjcordier
(24776) 2009-02-24 21:56
Ann
Tu as d'impressionnantes réserves de somptueuses photographies! Tout est superbe ici : le paysage, la lumière, les couleurs....Ta composition est excellente et la nappe de brume vient ajouter la touche finale. Très beau!
Amicalement
JJ
danyy
(69001) 2009-02-24 22:47
Bonjour Ann,
une photo très expressive, dans un même cadrage on peut admirer forêts, montagnes, brumes, nuages et aussi ces belles couleurs dans les nuages.
Les splendeurs de cette région, tu sais les faire ressortir.
Amitié.
Daniel.
IgorDeleze
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(9247) 2009-02-25 1:03
Hello Ann,
Fantastic light and landscape!
Great focus on the nice rocs.
Greetings.
Igor
ChrisJ
(70317) 2009-02-25 1:40
Hi Ann
A fantastic early morning shot of the Canadian Rockies, with good colour, saturation & sharpness. Expertly framed. Congratulations!
patdeph
(17982) 2009-02-25 2:07
hello Ann
the landscape is wonderful,and the fantastic light makes it really spectacular!I love the golden tones of the mountain,and the contrat with the mist and the superb clouds from which it's emerging!And I love how you have used the trees to frame it!Splendid picture!
Regards
Pascale
Focales
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(514) 2009-02-25 2:18 [Comment]
baclama
(4639) 2009-02-25 5:25
hi,
une tres belle lumiere qui met en valeur non seulement la montagne mais aussi la vallée embrumée...
c'est tres beau
TFS
vero
romuszka
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(351) 2009-02-25 6:21
Witaj Aniu
WOW! What this beautiful. Thread fogs. Splendid light. You have super glance. Excellent frame.
Pozdrawiam - Roma
Dyerco
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(9122) 2009-02-25 7:22
Hi Ann
I don't blame you for stopping. This is a gorgeous shot with superb early morming colours. The trees on the bottom make for an excellent frame.
Well done indeed.
Phil
barni
(14541) 2009-02-25 10:32
Hello Ann
Une lumière magnifique. Le sommet est bien entouré par les nuages.
Bonne soirée
Christophe
ahmetgedikli
(21938) 2009-02-25 12:53
Hi Ann,
Excellent landscape...
Great colours, great light and superb point of view... Excellent job!
Best regards.
Ahmet
gneufeld
(15177) 2009-02-25 13:36
Hi Ann,
Gorgeous mountain image here with those strong and vibrant colors coming through in morning light. Very well done and TFS. Gerald
pboehringer
(770) 2009-02-28 8:32
Ha, look who is peaking through the clouds - Ann. Are you back for good? I looked into your gallery and thought that these compositions reminds me of someone else until I noticed that this someone else is actually you. What happened to you? Last year I was looking for your gallery because I was planning to go to Banff (and I did and met Henk) and no Ann was in sight.
Anyway, welcome back to TE.
Wonderful composition with the golden mountain glowing above the clouds and the vegetation in the foreground almost as a perfect silhouette embracing the entire scene.
Peter
mphotographies
(1976) 2009-03-02 21:05
Hey Ann,
You seem to be in a photo mission, location and time are all in place. You've got all those clouds just the way it gets in the picture. Like the way the sun hits that mountain casting a golden glow. A shot that only happens rarely!
Best Regards!
Ji
bracasha75
(22165) 2009-03-21 12:21
Helo Ann
What a beautiful morning for real
Excellent nature scene from Canada and mountain region of Banf
Thanks for sharing
Bratislav
AiresSantos
(42298) 2009-03-23 8:04
Hi Ann
Beautiful morning in the Rockies, it's true !
I remember this picture, it's an excellent capture. Wonderful colours and details
TFs and have a nice week
Aires
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ann Badjura (BelCan75)
(2420)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2006-09-00
- Categories: Nature
- Camera: Sony DSC-H5, Carl Zeiss 36-432mm equiv. (12x optical), Sony 58mm Polarizing filter
- Exposure: f/8, 1/120 seconds
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2009-02-24 10:56
