Photographer’s Note
A photo of Herbert Lake in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
About this photo: I am dreaming of going back to the Canadian Rockies. I am hoping to make a trip there again in September of this year. It has been 3 years since I was there last and I think it is time...especially now that I have a DSRL camera.
During our stay in the Canadian Rockies in September 2006 we stayed a few nights in Golden, BC and the other nights we stayed in Jasper. On one of the days that we stayed in Golden we explored parts of Yoho National Park and the area round Lake Louise with Moraine Lake.
This day we left for Jasper and would stop at several lakes and viewpoints along the Icefield Parkway on our way. We had never stopped at Herbert Lake before, but I had seen such nice photos from this place, so this time we decided to stop. The weather wasn't excellent, but it wasn't too bad and I think I got a few decent shots of this place anyway. Hopefully I will be able to get a good sunrise here if we go back!
~Camera Settings:
*Camera Model: Sony DSC-H5
*Focal Length: 10mm
*F-Number: F/8
*Exposure Time: 1/140 sec.
*ISO Speed: ISO-80
*Exposure Program: Aperture Priority (A)
*Exposure Compensation (E/V): -0.3 step
I used a polarizing filter, added some contrast and saturation in photoshop. I hope you like this photo.
Thank you for dropping by!
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 on Herbert Lake: Herbert Lake a very pretty lake that you can see along the Icefields Parkway. Due to the popularity of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Peyto Lake this lake gets often missed by tourist and makes it a great place for some good photos and quiet times. There is also a picnic area located at the north end of the lake.
You can go for a stroll along the lakeshore and admire the views. It's definitely worth to stop for a picnic or just a rest and it's a great place for some good photography. I am sure you won't be the only with a camera during a sunrise at this lake!
IgorDeleze, isabela_sor, Vato_Law, pauloog, Floydian, ChrisJ, phwall, bakes888, Dyerco, Flog, nwoehnl, Klaracolor, Clementi, danos, PixelTerror, Gerrit, fulvio52, LiaV, pierrefonds, avene has marked this note useful
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tendstoinfinity
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(81) 2009-05-08 11:23
What the heck?! It's perfect. Nothing more to say. Maybe just this - still enjoying it! ^_^
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IgorDeleze
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(9247) 2009-05-08 11:27
Hello Ann,
I can write the same for this one !!!
A great picture like I love.
Mountains, water reflexion, all is perfect.
A great picture.
Greetings.
Igor
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isabela_sor
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(41881) 2009-05-08 11:36 [Comment]
Vato_Law
(11632) 2009-05-08 11:52
Hello Ann.
great shot of this world famous part of the world.
You handled very well the light here and managed to create a very peacefull atmosphere.
Cheers.
Paulo
barni
(14397) 2009-05-08 12:05
Hello Ann
Beau reflet et un rocher au premier plan qui accroche agréablement le regard
Have a nice week-end
Christophe
dlx
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(61) 2009-05-08 12:32
What a perfect picture, Ann.
Very inviting... I lived for many years in Canada, but never had a chance to visit the West. Your picture sadly reminds me of that missed opportunity.
Thank you for sharing that one with everyone !
andywo
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(2759) 2009-05-08 13:11
Hello Ann
Very nice view from the Rocky Mountains. Fantastic composition and special atmosphere. Good title. Excellent done.
All the best!
Andy
Fransx
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(1453) 2009-05-08 14:05
Hello Ann,
A beautiful landscape with fabulous lighting and focusing.
Nice vivid colors and a fantastic reflection.
Depth of field is sufficient to let one's eye navigate your perspective.
An artistic presentation!
Well done.
Regards.
Francis Xavier
pauloog
(6278) 2009-05-08 14:55
Dag Ann,
In deze foto van de Rockies niet de fantastische surrealistische kleuren van de bekende meren in de Rockies, maar een romantisch zicht in heldere natuurlijke kleuren. Mooie compositie met de voorgrond, de weerspiegeling en de wolkenlucht.
groetjes,
Paul
Floydian
(30970) 2009-05-08 15:15
Hallo Ann,
Ah, je komt terug bij je ouder werk met de Sony, daar zat ik al bijna op te wachten omdat je daar een paar hele mooie tussen hebt zitten. En kijk eens aan, de reflectie, de schitterende witte toppen, maar vooral het neutral serene licht, dat bevalt mij nog het best.
Een zeer fraie plaat....heel erg mooi opgezet en geframed...klasse..!!!
Prettig weekend,
Henk
ChrisJ
(69430) 2009-05-08 18:07
Hi Ann
Good symmetrical reflections of the snowcapped peaks, in the mirror like surface of the lake. The fg rock adds depth & layering. Good sharpness & light contrasts. Tfs!
jjcordier
(24046) 2009-05-08 21:56
Ann
Ces merveilleux paysages des rocheuses canadiennes me font rêver. Quelle majesté et quelle beauté!! Ta composition met magnifiquement en valeur ce somptueux endroit.
Amicalement
JJ
Waylim
(10667) 2009-05-09 0:25
Hello Ann,
It sure does looks dreamy, unreal almost, but I have seen similar so I know it's out there and it's a beautiful country Canada. I love to visit again one day. The Reflection is really quite fantastic. Can you imagin, someone in California dreaming of some place else?
Way
phwall
(5410) 2009-05-09 0:30
Hi Ann,
Me too, I'm dreaming right alongside you.
Very nice work, congratulations.
Cheers
Peter
bakes888
(18055) 2009-05-09 2:37
Hi Ann. Can’t wait to see what you come back with when you use your new fancy camera ;-). (I know I love mine!) Wonderful photo, excellent calm mood. Well composed with good depth. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.
Dyerco
(8842) 2009-05-09 5:11
Hi Ann
A well composed shot that has FG interest as well as reflections and a strong BG. If you are in Yoho this year make sure you get up to Lake O'Hara. You need a reservation on the bus but it is well worth the trip.
Phil
Flog
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(435) 2009-05-09 11:32
Salut
Superbe image
réflexion parfaite
bonne composition
Bravo
Amicalement
Flo
nwoehnl
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(118) 2009-05-09 13:47
A fine clear shot from Herbert Lake, Ann. Good choice of vantage point to benefit from the crisp reflections on the clear surface, and good inclusion of the foreground rock, once again enhancing the impression of depth. Well captured.
Klaracolor
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(201) 2009-05-09 15:31
Deze is echt super. Een schitterende weerspiegeling en een heel erg fraaie compositie. Zeker ook door die rots op de voorgrond.
Nog een fijne zondag.
Groetjes,
Klara
Clementi
(42815) 2009-05-09 17:27
Ciao Ann,
what a wonder!!! fable landscape, very beautiful colors, marvelous the reflection on the water, a poster to be admired in great dimensions.
compliments
Giorgio
gunbud
(27515) 2009-05-09 21:02
Hi Ann,
I can see why this image would stick in your dreams and that it must pop up now again unannounced when life is getting a bit dull.
The sky and mountains are fantastic and doublely so when they all reflect in this lovely alpine lake.
Regards, Tom
delpeoples
(5318) 2009-05-09 21:02
Hi Ann, what a perfect title, because that's exactly how this photo makes me feel. I must go! You have produced a magnificent photo. You have portrayed the beautiful symmetry of nature in a way I can only hope to achieve one day. great job and as always, thanks for sharing your beautiful photos, Lisa.
danos
(31562) 2009-05-10 0:19
Hello Ann,
very nice the view of the Herbert Lake with the reflections of the snowy Rocky Mts to be shaped on the surface of it,a place that i could not visited in my recent visit in Canada.I like the lighting conditions as the vivid colours too.Well done.
Have a nice Sunday,Danos
PS British Columbia is a very nice place with a lot of Natural beauties.
PixelTerror
(85994) 2009-05-10 2:38
Hi Ann,
A framing that gives plenty of depth and an image that shows a wonderful reflection in the still water, I hope you can fulfill your dream this summer so that we also can discover new nice series from you.
Have a nice sunday JY
Gerrit
(35417) 2009-05-11 4:39
Dag Ann,
prachtig heldere en scherpe weerspiegeling. Mooie samenstelling met die rotsop de voorgrond.
Fraai werk.
Groeten, Gerrit
jemaflor
(38801) 2009-05-12 11:45
Hi Ann,
So beautiful landscape, well taken with a great effect with these reflections on water, well to give depth at your shot this rocks in the FG.
fulvio52
(8314) 2009-05-13 8:59
Hoi, Ann.
Heel, heel mooi! En weet je wat ik het mooiste vind? Het feit dat dit geen stereotype en geen aseptisch, airbrushy weergave is. Dit is heel andere koek dan de vele posts van deze schitterende locatie die hier regelmatig verschijnen... allemaal hetzelfde, bloedmooi, finaal gladgestreken, en met het charisma van een splinternieuwe badkuip. Een shot om in te lijsten, gewoon prachtig! Ik wens je nog een fijne dag. Tot gauw,
Fulvio.
pboehringer
(770) 2009-05-13 15:55
Ann,
how nice to see that you are full steam back to TE. Looking through your new collection I see some 'old' images, but also ton of new stuff. Wonderful!
The atmosphere of this one here is just superb with the perfect reflection. Just a small remark regards the reflection: Usually reflections are darker then the reflected landscape. I guess that the polarizing filter must be responsible for that. You might look into this for future reference.
Peter
gneufeld
(14989) 2009-05-17 19:40
Hi Ann,
This is an awesome Rocky Mountain landscape shot. The depth is incredible - marvellous idea to use the closeup rocks and grasses to lead into this amazing shot. Great idea and yes, bring on more like this next chance you get. Love it, Ann, and TFS. Gerald
LiaV
(337) 2009-05-19 10:53
Hi Ann,
Wonderful image! I can understand completely that you are dreaming about returning there. I have the same feelings regarding Alaska/Yukon, which I visited last summer. There are some places with such beauty you'll simply never forget. You call the weather "not excellent", but I think in this case the shadows really add something to your image. Together with the amazing reflections it results in a somewhat mysterious scenery. Well-balanced composition. Very well done!
Greetings, Lia
pierrefonds
(25871) 2009-05-22 4:43
Hi Ann,
The mirror effect in Herbert lake is an asset to the composition. The trees are a natural frame to the lake. The point of view takes our eyes toward the mountains in the background which is giving depth to the photo. The light is well managed and it is enhancing the colors of the scenery. Have a nice day.
Pierre
danyy
(67882) 2009-05-22 15:35
Bonjour Ann,
beaucoup de naturel ici et bien moins de post processing, j'aime mieux ce genre de prise de vue plus simple, mais qui n'est possible que sous des lumières amicales.
Excellent POV et cadrage, un merveilleux paysage.
Amitié
Daniel.
westozman
(2863) 2009-06-03 0:44
Hello Ann!
Great reflections you've captured here: only Canada can put on this sort of display, eh? I too would love to be able to make a return to the Rockies in the Fall of '09 - it's been 'ages' (2 years!!) since I was last there!
Best wishes,
Jeff
avene
(10842) 2009-06-06 20:47
that rock in the foreground fits well the title :)) nice shot, the mirror-perfect reflection is almost iconic, and I like a lot how the mountains, forest and the reflections create neatly arranged triangles. good luck with planing the September trip :) I've never been to the Canadian Rockies, but the place is pretty high on my "to go to" list.
regards,
Kristine
Photo Information
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Copyright: Ann Badjura (BelCan75)
(2416)
- 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, 1/140 seconds
- Map: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Symmetry [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-05-08 11:21
