First Break of Calm. Photo

Photographer’s Note

Besides taking photos moored up along the dock in the morning sun, I managed to capture this canoeist breaking the morning stillness on the lake. What a wonderful way to start the day. Enjoy

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PaulVDV (5180) 2009-09-04 23:03

Hello Paul,
Very well composed picture.
The shadows of the mountains behind you on the mountains and the forest at the other bank are really splendid.
Very beautiful colours.
Best regards, Paul

aadilj (17950) 2009-09-04 23:11

Nice colours and a beautiful and calm place Paul. Well balanced and very beautifully composed

robertosalguero (110) 2009-09-04 23:23

Paul this image just gave me an idea. Next time I climb Mt Victoria I will take a canoe to go to the end of the lake and use it on the way back to avoid such long hike! Beautiful image with this interesting contrast of colours. The lone canoe does catch my attention because of the peaceful atmosphere felt on the water. Good work as always Paul :-)

Roberto

carper (64746) 2009-09-05 0:15

I like it Paul,
very nice shot here,
the atmosphere is stunning, nice light on the man with the boat, good wide, fine composition, good photo job, have a good weekend.
regard jaap

jjcordier (24606) 2009-09-05 1:06

Paul
Belle photo, joliment composée et aux superbes couleurs
Amicalement
JJ

CLODO (4170) 2009-09-05 5:31

Hi Paul
Nice compo with the canoes at the front, whose colours contrast with the ambiant green. The rower(s) placed at the center of the picture (it's not a fault) is eye catching. We feel quiet.
Thank you for this moment
CLODO

asajernigan (14098) 2009-09-05 7:21

Paul,
Your composition is great here! The dock and canoes provide depth for the scene. The man in the canoe provides a great point of interest and gives the shot a sense of motion and direction. The lighting and colors are great as is the sharpness and detail. The atmosphere is very relaxed here and you have presented it nicely.
TFS,
Asa

smarcell (14279) 2009-09-05 9:17

When I visited Canada, few years ago, this is something that I would have liked to try: paddling in Lake Louise, or Emerald Lake, or one of the other great lakes I visited in the Rocky Mountains.
Unfortunately there are no canoes for three people. I could not leave the rest on my family and do it alone !
Your picture returns the sense of calm and tranquillity which this experience gives for sure.
Then the colors of the place make the rest of the job.
Regards Stefano

macjake (1626) 2009-09-05 16:00

Hi
Love the tranquility you've captured here.
Not to mention the beautiful scenery.
Great colours
Well done!
Craig

jafadabret (39541) 2009-09-06 11:38

Bonjour Paul.
Le Canada est un pays rêvé pour un photographe amoureux de la nature. Tout est bon dans cette photo, les couleurs, la lumière et la magie du moment.
Amical salut !
Jacques

Greg1949 (8507) 2009-09-08 4:46

Paul, this one really tells a tale, what a great shot. The intrepid explorers left for the wilderness... Colors are surreal and the details in the shadow in the bg make it work and give it depth. Great stuff.

Greg

baclama (4583) 2009-09-08 5:08

hi,
une tres belle lumiere avec un decor fantastique qui rend l'homme bien petit par rapport à la nature...
TFS
vero

Dyerco (9058) 2009-10-26 5:14

Hi Paul
This is a well composed shot with a simple but effective theme. I particularily like the shadow of the mountain in the BG.
Phil