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Lougheed Massif


Lougheed Massif
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Copyright: Roberto Salguero (robertosalguero) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4105 W: 94 N: 4620] (17276)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-15
Categories: Nature, Transportation
Camera: Pentax K100D Super, Sigma 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 DG Macro, Visico 62mm Haze
Exposure: f/8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-16 0:06
Viewed: 533
Points: 88
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mount Lougheed 3105m (10188ft.)

Mount Lougheed has three summits. The northwest summit is the spectacular one and the one generally referred to as Mount Lougheed from the Trans-Canada Highway viewpoint however the highest point of the mountain lies to the southeast of this peak.

A classic peak, the gently folded strata of Mount Lougheed's northern cliffs are often highlighted by snow which lingers on the narrow ledges which stretch across the steep face. W.S. Drewry and A. St. Cyr claimed the first ascent of Mount Lougheed but this was disputed in later years by Tom Wilson, the most famous of the early packers and outfitters of Banff National Park and the first non-native to reach the shores of Lake Louise. He claimed to have made the first ascent two days prior to Drewry and St. Cyr. All three were in the employ of James J. McArthur at the time assisting the surveyor as he conducted a survey for the CPR.

The Palliser Expedition was travelling up the Bow Valley in 1858 when Eugene Bourgeau, the expedition's botanist, first saw the magnificent mountain which dominates the panorama from Dead Mans Flat. It must have been just as much of a surprise to him as it can be to those who now travel up the Bow Valley by car on the Trans-Canada Highway. Clouds were swirling around the summit and so he named it Wind Mountain. He ascended some nearby slopes and to his delight was able to collect about fifty varieties of alpine plants. Unlike some others of the era, when Bourgeau got a chance to name a peak he preferred to choose a name based on a natural feature rather than use the name of a famous person who more often than not would never even see the peak.

But some seventy years later a decision was made that this was too spectacular a peak to have the simple name of "Wind." Sir James Lougheed had recently passed away and it had been decided that a mountain west of Calgary should be named in his honour. Lougheed had practiced law in the city in partnership with the future prime minister of Canada, R.B. Bennett. Sir James had been appointed to the senate and later became a privy councillor and cabinet minister in Robert Borden's government.
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  • gary91 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2155 W: 492 N: 3209] (14545)
  • [2008-06-16 0:13]

Hello Roberto,
Certainly an unusual take! the train as a foreground to these majestic mountains is certainly not very common. I had a 30 seconds stop before reading your note to confirm what this weird line in front was.
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian

Hi Roberto
Here we are in Canada back with this wonderful nature image
Realy special view on this mountains
TFS
CHeers,Braca

The trees leads my eye to the beautiful scene of hills in ice with the sky competing very well. I also found the blue very pleasing here. The unusual view of the foreground makes me wonder what the object was before i read your note. Nice shot.

Hola Roberto,
Very well exposed mountain view with brilliant highlights and resulting contrasts, the passing train is a good foreground detail but all my attention is captured by these clouds the mountain seems to be smoking out !
Have a nice day JY

Beautiful scene, the snow-covered mountains, the blue sky contrasting with the green fir trees and the train in the FG. Nature vs industry. I definitely prefer nature...

TFS,
Andreea

Hi Roberto,
Back to beautiful Canada indeed. The bold and fat colours are what i like and including the wagons in front brings out something extra, i like that.
A very bright day you had here, a lot of snow, hope it's still there when i arrive in 2 months.
Regards, Henk

Hello Roberto!
Beautiful Canada as usual!
Great colors! I also loved the layers: timber, train, trees, mountains and sky: very good composition!
TFS - Congratulations!
Greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan Peçanhuk

Roberto,
I like the chromatic balance you caught here.
Green, blue, white are nicely built, I like that.
Regards,
JB.

Hello Roberto,
Great landscape! I realy like the well polarised sky.
Greetings.
Igor

Hi Roberto,

A very beautiful landscape.The colours of sky and vegetation are fantastics. The mountains behind these trees are lovely.
Regards
Maria

Hello roberto
Very nice picture of this typical and beautiful rockies mountains.
Foreground with the train is a good idea.
I remenber incredible great train in your country.
well done
regards
Claude

Hola Roberto,

muy buena composicion, gran resolucion y muy buenos detalles, me gusta que hayas sacado los vagones del tren delante del bosque, es algo diferente, buena idea...

Un saludo

Sergio

Hi Roberto,
Nice colours for a beautiful landscape, well taken with your idea for this composition, great light.

Hola Roberto.

La vista es, como siempre, bonita. Además, las nubes esas son una delicia!

Un saludo, Oscar

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4485 W: 4 N: 4012] (18193)
  • [2008-06-16 20:08]

Hi Roberto,
This is a truly beautiful Rocky Mountains landscape with the vivid blue sky and lovely clouds above the jagged snow capped peaks that contrast brilliantly with the lush green forest.
The freight train appears to be one of the few modern obtrusions to this wild landscape.

Regards, Tom

Hello Roberto,

A beautiful mountain scenery, white capped and surrounded by lush evergreens!
A fine layered composition, great colours and a fine sense of depth...
A touch of civilization in the train passing by!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • aadilj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1859 W: 62 N: 1497] (10708)
  • [2008-06-16 22:44]

Fabulous yet again with bright colours and superb look at the wll spread landscape and its beautfiful serenity.

Hi Roberto,
Very spectacular shot with attractive composition. I like the amazing mountains in the background and the beautiful colours, the wagons in the foreground are impressive details. Have a nice day
George

Hi Roberto
Amazing view of the mountains with vivid colours. Excellent POV and sharpness
TFS and greetings
Aires

Hello my friend, nice photo and fantastic background! Excellent composition,exposure and colors! Have a nice day!
TFS and regards,

Phil

Great lanscape and nice inclusion of the train. Good timing on your behalf. As always a clear and beautifully crisp shot with amazing colors. What a place to be!

Dave

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  • dumbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 293 W: 52 N: 138] (1851)
  • [2008-06-17 5:29]

Hi Roberto,
Beautiful colors and really good composition with dramatic mountains, a train and nice green forest.
Well captured!

Regards,
Eino

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  • chpp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 580 W: 51 N: 648] (3115)
  • [2008-06-17 6:26]

Hola Roberto
muy buena foto, me gusta las capas que creaste con el tren, los arboles y las montañas de fondo. buen contraste de color y buena nitidez.
que tengas buen dia
Saludos
christian

Hi Roberto,
Wonderful landscape. Beautiful clouds and sky.Nice composition, colours and lighting, well framed
Georg

Hello, Roberto -

Very interesting arrangement of the clouds and the mountains in a kind of complementary diagonals here. The capture of the train is also a nice touch, and it would have been nice to include the exif data so we could know about the shutter speed and such.

Best,
Dan

Hi Roberto,
Excellent clarity, sharpness, and gorgeous Alberta blue skies. I love the perspective that shows some of the commerce of the area. Well done and TFS. Gerald

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  • mikeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1190 W: 92 N: 1322] (9066)
  • [2008-06-17 12:52]

Hello Roberto:)
So after a few shots from Poland you return to Canada;) And again in superb style...
Great composition and unbelievable sharpness. Colours and especially sky + clouds are amazing. Don't know what else I may write...Just perfect shot!

Greez,
Mikeo

PS. Due to some problems with computer I may be little late with critiques etc.:(

Hi Roberto!
Such a beautiful photo of this stretch of mountains. Lots of intersting layers, with the freight train, the layer of poplar trees, and then the fir or spruce trees, the great mountains, and finally the wonderful sky. The railway ties also figure into the mix well. Nice clear photo, with perfect colors. Nice work! cheers,
Steve

Hi Rob,
I see so many beautiful landscape from Alberta and mostly are from your galeries and this shot is one of them. It has a fantastic colours on Bg and i think included the railway on fg make a different idea to see this beautiful place. Really a nice compo...tfs

daniel

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1760 W: 42 N: 789] (11205)
  • [2008-06-18 0:46]

Very vibrant colors. A really beautiful scene. This makes me want to head for the mountains. TFS and have a great day!

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2071 W: 79 N: 2792] (12808)
  • [2008-06-18 2:04]

Hi Roberto! excellent shot Very good POV, Wondergul landscape! Amazing picture Very beautiful colours in the background the sky beautiful nature and amazing prospect,
TFS/Regards
Grorgios

Hello Roberto,
wonderful mountain landscape with deep sky. Its almost incredible that still there is a snow during the summer! I like the you are placed this wagons in the lower part of the picture, its create i good frame.
Regards, Silvia

Hello Roberto. Beautiful color and saturation in the shot. I like the green vegetation layered against the snow capped mountains and beautiful sky. Well done and thanks for sharing. Jusni

Wow,
you create fantastic photos!!
I will spend a lot of time to see them all!!!
This one is really beautiful - I love vivid colors and amazing landscapes!!
Kind regards

P.S. It is a shame that I wasn't present in TE meeting in Poznan - I would have possibility to meet you :)

G'day Roberto!

Good to see you're home again - and capturing so wonderfully parts of Canada that are very dear to my heart. And your notes are superb, too - well done on both counts!

Best wishes,
Jeff

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4002 W: 403 N: 6690] (22745)
  • [2008-06-18 22:33]

Hi Roberto,
An original compo blending nature and the train in FG... Breathtaking view on the majestic snowy peaks in superb light and colors. As sharp as it gets too!
Greetings
Laurent

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3577 W: 0 N: 7229] (25250)
  • [2008-06-19 1:02]

Hallo Roberto!
The other TE friends have said all - but this one (and the great note) deserves another two points. What a sight!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2419 W: 199 N: 5694] (24474)
  • [2008-06-19 1:36]

Hello Roberto,
Un très beau paysage et des couleurs magnifiques.
Bon cadrage avec ces wagons à l'avant plan qui donnent une certaine symétrie.
Best regards
Denise

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9645 W: 452 N: 15531] (54412)
  • [2008-06-19 10:00]

a very nice one Roberto,
the pov is orginal with the train unther, good composition and a fine quality a pleasure to look at, have a nice day.
gr., jaap

Interesting note (though long ;)
I like the way you included the train in the frame, and the snowy peaks are simply gorgeous :D

Ola Roberto
Que linda paisagem de uma natureza magnifica muito bonitas estas árvores , gostei muito do comboio com os troncos de madeira em primeiro plano , bom contraste de cores , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Hi Roberto. The rail carriages add a whole different dimension to this shot, sort of beauty and the beast. Nice photo. Wonderful sky to backdrop the scene also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5150 W: 94 N: 3997] (26297)
  • [2008-06-22 1:15]

Excellent scene, well composed with the (tiny) train and the huge moutains. The light looks as pure as the air must be. Beautiful.
Stéphane

Contrastes saisissants entre paysages grandioses des Rocheuses et la modernité (?) caractérisée par cette succession de wagons...
BoisBarb

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