Turquoise Triangle Photo

Photographer’s Note

A triangular, wedge shaped glimpse of Lake Louise, taken from the Mirror Lake & Lake Agnes Teahouse walking trail. The turquoise colour of the lake is natural, & is caused by rock flour, from glacial meltwater.

"Lake Agnes Teahouse was built in 1901 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was rebuilt in 1981 and serves soup, sandwiches, drinks and cakes to hikers. This tearoom has the distinction of being the highest situated tearoom in Canada. The trail to the teahouse is considered a moderate trail. It consists of a steady climb all the way to the top.

There are various routes to take to complete this trail. I will try to describe the trail I took.
The trail to Lake Agnes is very popular and you will be with many people. Do not let this discourage you. The sights on this trail are worth it.

The trail head (Elev. 1731 m) is located 0.5 km from the Chateau along the shore side trail. The trail is broad and well maintained. The trail follows a steady incline for 2.6 km to Mirror Lake (Elev. 2027 m). Just before Mirror Lake you will come across a wooden barrier/gate. At this junction, go to your left about 100 meters to Mirror Lake. From here on you may encounter horses and what they leave behind….

Behind Mirror Lake is the Big Beehive. From here you can go left and find a junction to the highline trail and the Lake Agnes Teahouse, or you can go right and head to the Little Beehive, Mount St. Piran or the Teahouse.

Going to the right for about 0.4 km you will find a junction. The right will take you to the Little Beehive (Elev. 2210 m and Mount St. Piran (Elev. 2650 m). To the left you will see a waterfall and the Teahouse. Go to the left for about 0.4 km to the stairs at the waterfall which will lead you to the teahouse (Elev. 2134 m). 404 meter rise, in 3.9 km"

Source: http://www.virtualtourist.com

I liked the sunlight catching the 2 spurs on the bg mountain.

snunney, jjanczyk, pierrefonds, Royaldevon, Muse, Longroute, Cricri, AiresSantos, Angshu has marked this note useful

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gervaso (5706) 2009-09-18 6:21

Hello, Chris!

The color of the water is just wonderful, it even reminds me of the Caribbean Sea! The mountains in the background are also great! Very beautiful composition! Well done!

snunney (35522) 2009-09-18 6:30

Hello Chris,
A very pleasing landscape composition with this triangle of beautiful turquoise water nicely framed by the trees and background mountains. The vertical format is very well chosen to put the emphasis on the water. The light over the background mountain gives it an attractive sculptured effect and I also like the light and shadow play across the foreground. Superb colours and sharpness.

jurek1951 (26162) 2009-09-18 8:06

Hi Chris,
What a fantastic landscape. The distribution of colours in the photo is so good and beautiful. You had the perfect POV. A great composition and DOF.
Georg

TopGeo (22249) 2009-09-18 8:10

Hi Chris, a fantastic landscape with great view. The vertical format is very well The distribution of colours water and clarity of trees in the photo is so good and beautiful details frame and sharpness !
regards
Georgios

jjanczyk (1921) 2009-09-18 9:28

Hello,
Wow! Stunning view!
Fantastic colors and beautiful light.
Excellent POV and DOF.
TFS

barrufeto_77 (25943) 2009-09-18 10:39

Hi Chris.

Nice, nice view for sure. That "triangle" you got is something unusual so...great.

Rgs, Oscar

Silvio1953 (42911) 2009-09-18 10:52

Ciao Chris, wonderful mountain landscape, great composition with fantastic colors and splendid light, very well done, ciao Silvio

mauro61 (16346) 2009-09-18 10:54

ciao chris,
splendito taglio con il verde del lago che si vede tra gli alberi sotto una imponente montagna.
belli i colori e ottimo il POV scelto.
saluti
maurizio

gilou530 (35710) 2009-09-18 11:42

salut chris
un superbe POV qui nous montre un paysage magnifique et grandiose sous la neige, que du bonheur pour les yeux
amitiés
gilbert

pierrefonds (26669) 2009-09-18 12:53

Hi Chris,

The V shape made by the trees is framing well the lake. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the mountains. There is a good contrast between the colors of lake Louise and the colors of the trees and of the mountains. Have a nice day.

Pierre

feather (50168) 2009-09-18 15:12

I guessed you had taken this from the Lake Agnes trail. There are some viewpoints that are different from the usual Lake Louise shots. This works well with the triangle of your title and the powdered snow on the background mountains. I like the way the light is illuminating the trees.
Kath

PJE (19533) 2009-09-18 20:24

Hello Chris. I see you took this photo in the month of October last year. Already snow on the trail and on the mountainside. Excellent viewpoint and I remember this part of the trail this summer while on my way to the Tea House. It must have been a real treat to capture some snow and glacial turquoise at the same time. Very nicely done Chris.

ribeiroantonio (21975) 2009-09-18 21:24

Wow, the famous and beautiful Lake Louise with its not less famous turquoise blue water. The view is simply superb. It is very well done.
Antonio

danyy (69499) 2009-09-18 23:38

Bonjour Chris,
une vue grandiose et spectaculaire, j'aime beaucoup la couleur caractériqtique de l'eau. Un cadrage et un POV un peu hors du commun.
My bestr ragards.
Daniel.

Royaldevon (5944) 2009-09-19 6:56

Hello Chris,

A good title for this shot, for all the lines direct the eyes straight to that inviting turquoise centre. Good light , excellent details and well composed.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

toto (18767) 2009-09-19 13:40

Bonsoir,
belle photo de ce triangle de ce lac de montagne.
Jolies couleurs turquoise, bel effet donné par les côtés de ce triangle, les arbres, et cette superbe montagne glacée.
Bien vu bien pris, bien titré.

Amitiés Thomas

carper (65742) 2009-09-19 22:39

fantastic view here Chris.
what a marvelous place, good composition, fantastic light, fine balance in the shot a good one my friend, have a nice day.
regard jaap

pablominto (41398) 2009-09-19 23:08

Hello Chris,

I guess it is hard to find more dramatic mountain landscape than the Canadian Rockies!
The virgin forests, the emerald lakes and rugged summits, stunning...
This mood is well conveyed here!

Greetings,
Pablo -

delkoo (34810) 2009-09-20 0:46

hi chris
Another good shot from this place, the vertical frame you have built is perfect, the lovely lake stand out very well.

didier

Muse (31059) 2009-09-20 2:13

Hello Chris,
Un pov bien choisi et un bon cadrage avec ces sapins en triangle qui entoure le lac.
De superbe couleurs et une jolie lumière.
I wish you a very good sunday,
Best regards,
Denise

Longroute (9875) 2009-09-20 8:49

A good title for this original and outstanding photo. The turquoise water contrasts very well with the snowy rock mountain behind and the firs frame it perfectly. There's a fine diagonal and a very good light, but above all the place and it's atmosphere are so appealing.
Well seen, well chosen and well achieved.

Regards,
Donato

Cricri (43790) 2009-09-20 10:31

Hi Chris
Une balade qui offre une vue magnifique sur ce paysage complète de la nature, mervelleuse lumière et couleur de l'eau
Good evening for you
cricri

keribar (42760) 2009-09-20 11:05

Hello Chris,

I was expecting at first a picture from somewhere near Lake Baikal or Siberia, because we are so used to see some in your gallery but I found Lake Louise, a more confortable destination I visited in 1983. A composition very different from all that I have ssen until now. The snow adds a lot and the turquoise triangle you left on purpose looks like a gem.
Friendly yours - Izzet

AiresSantos (42964) 2009-09-22 3:47

Hi Chris
Amazing turquoise colours in the lake. Fine composition from an excellent POV.
Excellent sharpness and light
TFS and have a nice evening
Aires

Angshu (34141) 2009-09-22 4:28

Namaste Chris
The triangle of pure turquoise water is simply amazing! The BG is of snowy rocks & the FG of green trees... Amazing landscape...thanks for sharing!
Regards
Angshu