Signs of Winter Photo

Photographer’s Note

My last post was Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park and this from the same area. Lake O'Hara is about 6,000 ft above sea level and this up another 1,500 ft behind the mountain that formed the backdrop of the last post. It's called the Opabin Plateau and the first snowfall happened about a week before this image was taken. Unfortunately I did not have a polarizer with me at the time. Somehow it got left behind at the B&B.

jhm, enderartur, dareco, Charo, gneufeld, denisn72, Clementi, feather, Gerrit, gunbud, Wandering_Dan, bakes888, lrw1966, alftrek, daddo, fulvio52 has marked this note useful

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enderartur (216) 2008-08-13 9:46

Hi Phil,

It is a marvellous scenery.Very nice composition,very nice colors.Perfect reflection and good enough sharpness.

Best regards,

Ender ARTUR

janneman (1182) 2008-08-13 10:11

I love this photo!
The colours of the trees, the reflection in the water and of course..... the first snow.
No problem that you couldn't use your polarizer.

bracasha75 (21707) 2008-08-13 10:26

Hi Phil
The power of nature is big and the beauty of pure nature is match biger
Excellent image
TFs
Cheers,Braca

dareco (17024) 2008-08-13 11:02

Very beautiful composition! The water is so crystal clear! A perfect pov and I love the reflections. TFS and have a happy day!

Gustaw (21670) 2008-08-13 11:12

Hi, my friend!
It is very interesting view about nature. I like your composition. I like your mountains, snow, rocks. I like your reflections in water. Well done.
Marek

Charo (31651) 2008-08-13 18:32

Hello Phil,
Beautiful landscape with a great contrast between the snow and those that print color to spruce making. Excellent details and reflexes.
Best regards,
Charo

gneufeld (15055) 2008-08-13 18:40

Hi Phil,
Definitely a shot to "cool the jets" in this August heat in the lower mainland!! Good clean environment here and I like your perspective, sharpness, and good depth. Well done and TFs. Gerald

denisn72 (6909) 2008-08-13 19:23

Hi Phil
I don't miss winter. Summer is too short. The green trees fits well in that landscape. They make two green triangles. I like the reflection too.
Best regards
Denis!

Clementi (43023) 2008-08-13 23:21

Ciao Phil,
wonderful shot,impressing reflexes in water, colours are superb, what other add this masterpiece?
Giorgio

jhm (81817) 2008-08-14 3:34

Hello Phil,

What a nice image, you use wonderful soft colour, it's a very fine picture.
You chose an excellent angle this gives prefect perspective and a lot depth.
When we follow the river come we in a splendid area with the mountains in background.
Composition and reflection are superb. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

feather (49848) 2008-08-14 11:55

Funny to see autumn colour and snow in the same image. The perspective view works extremely well to draw the eye into the scene. The sloping fringes of trees really catch the eye and there are some lovely reflections.
Kath

Gerrit (35499) 2008-08-14 13:06

Hi Phil,
that was a very early winter. The picture is beautiful. The lines are perfect and the autumnal trees provide great colors.
Regards, Gerrit

gunbud (27585) 2008-08-14 19:00

Hi Phil,
Wonderful clarity with a stunning image in this calm alpine lake.
Excellent details and sharpness and a striking contrast between the evergreen and light dusting of snow.
Regards, Tom
PS
My uncle used to say we get good beer and freezing weather from Canada so there is balance in life.

Wandering_Dan (3191) 2008-08-15 9:19

Brrr!

It's cold here in San Francisco (typical for August), so I'm already feeling chilled, and this scene just intensifies it. Nice monochrome makes the touches of color stand out even more. I would have liked a bit more color in the sky, but I suppose it really was like that.

Best,
Dan

Cretense (54954) 2008-08-15 11:53

Hi Phil!

Great winter rememberance, a breath of cool fresh, something I really needed in the heat of the Mediterranean sun! Excellent landscape photography, great framing and composition, fantastic reflection and great light managment under dificult conditions! Congratulations!

Hercules

bakes888 (18055) 2008-08-16 18:40

Hi Phil. Nice photo. I see still some autumn colour in the trees. Wonderful calm water and reflections also. Well composed and thanks for sharing.
Have a good Sunday, Paul.

lrw1966 (1630) 2008-08-18 6:26

Phil Hi:
Marvelous original composition of beautiful nature. The colors, details and texture are just amazing.
Thanks for the note, as well
Congratulations, very well done
Larry
USA-tfs

alftrek (2709) 2008-08-19 7:22

Hello Phil,
I think you have lots of great shots in your gallery which have missed my attention till now.

This is a stunning view with near perfect reflection. The variance of green tones of the coniferous trees is extremely interesting in the alpine setting.

tfs
alfred

mumek (17464) 2008-09-02 3:01

Good morning Phil!
Great early autumn scenery from Field.Nice view at the lake and slopes of the mountains covered by fresh snow. Superb, peaceful scenery.
My comliments
best regards
ziggy

TopGeo (21449) 2008-10-23 10:16

Hi Phil!Marbellous picture with composition,a landscape that has two level a lot is interests! I like FG of the beauty of automnal colors and reflections and the FG for the frame and the creation of prospect that leads in also you to the background in mound Excellent work
Georgios

daddo (11283) 2008-10-28 3:42

Hi Phil. Got your critique and am glad that you are back.Quite a stirring scene as it shows a scene devoid of human impact or interference and shows nature in its remoteness and beauty.Rugged yet spectacular.Well managed exposure and excellent details. Regards. Klaudio.

cdmonson (2751) 2008-11-19 21:26

Hi Phil:

Hey, this looks about like my experience at Lake O'Hara. Except the larches weren't turning yet. :) That place has the craziest weather of anywhere I've ever been--it can go from blue skies to blizzard in fifteen minutes. Nice shot considering the conditions. I like the reflection there, in spite of the lack of a polarizer. :)

Clark

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-12-01 7:52

Hi, Phil.
Looks like I missed this one. I checked out the date and... indeed, I was on vacation at the time.
Well, it's a carefully built, beautiful composition. Masterful use of converging diagonals to create great depth of field. Furthermore : outstanding lighting, color and definition, not to mention the totally wintery looks & atmosphere... man, this looks awesome but CHILLY!
Have a good day, buddy. TFS, I'll see you soon,
Fulvio.