Into the Sunset Photo

Photographer’s Note

A shot that I've been meaning to post for a while, and one of my early favorites.

July 5th was a bit of a crazy day for us, rushing around all over Jasper. Maligne Lake was a huge disappointment--completely overcast, mosquitoes out in the tens of thousands, and lightning on the horizon. We ate a very late dinner, swatting at mosquitoes, and started for our campsite.

About fifteen minutes after we left the lake, the sun broke through the clouds shortly before setting. As we crested a hill on the Maligne Lake Road, this is what we saw. I hopped out of the car and stood in the road (crazy, I know), snapped off a few pictures, and we were on our way again.

I'm glad I stopped. Those shots ended up being some of my favorites.

fulvio52, Roly, ribeiroantonio, euryan, Vitaly, leo61, rasto1893, Floydian, IgorDeleze, npecanhuk, gneufeld, jorgi, wolves00, dareco, bakes888 has marked this note useful

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Csilla (1782) 2008-10-29 20:45

Hi Clark!
This is a very nice composition, with super POV, lovely colors and details. Well done.
Thanks for sharing!
Csilla

Roly (1960) 2008-10-29 20:49

Yes, it's a nice view, I'm trying to remember he name of that mountain you pass on the way to Maligne Lake. Always a spectacular view, but the warm sidelight catching in the mist gives it the extra kick here. A bit of post-processing in order to darken the clouds might enhance the dramatic effect even more. Nicely composed, making use of the road to lead into the image.

litiancai (1048) 2008-10-29 21:01

Hi again Clark!
I can absolutely understand why this is a favourite shot of yours, the light is breathtaking, it's a lovely composition and the colours are great. I feel like the mountains in the distance should be sharper, but perhaps that's just the haze.
A fine photo!
regards
Lee

euryan (8363) 2008-10-29 21:30

Glad you stopped as well. Your PP here is really good. This photo again looks like a painting, and that is in a good way. Its taking advantage of dramatic light like this that produces the best photos. The ones that stand out among the rest. Of course it takes a great photographer to be able to capture the moment correctly. You did it Clark. Great job.

Nelu_Goia (2868) 2008-10-29 22:44

Hi Clark,
What a superb,expressive shot you have here!
The Colin Range,even if in a bit of haze,looks very impressive and the light is simply wonderful.
No wonder it`s one of your favorites:)
Thanks,
Nelu

MarcT (21113) 2008-10-29 22:44

Hi Clark,
Superb light and colors all over this place. Woderful use of the road to lead us deep into the picture.
Cheers
Marc

leo61 (44300) 2008-10-29 22:49

HI Clark!
A great shot,taken from an excellent POV.The view down this road gives a great depth to the image,but what Ilike most here is the light and these fine colors.
A great shot!!!
Regards,Leo

lopshang (650) 2008-10-30 0:48

Hi Clark

Hi Philip

Amazing panoramic shot. The color and the exposure are too perfect. Very good POV and a very good composition. One can really have a feeling of being there.

Regards,

Lopshang.

rasto1893 (1803) 2008-10-30 1:21

Hello Clark,
Good composition and very nice colours with perfect light , really very interesting and nice capture,
My best Regards
Rastislav

smarcell (15536) 2008-10-30 1:25

Really an amazing light. The road going to infinite is very eye catching and it gives a perfect perspective.
Regards Stefano

wolf38 (13438) 2008-10-30 7:09

Hello Clark. Very beautifully, very romantically. A photo as from the picture book. Tendency-fully and worth seeing. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Floydian (30970) 2008-10-30 7:51

Hi Clark,
Beautiful photo. Excellent mood in very warm colours and the perspective depth by the road is very good seen and composed. Love the light in the second part where the sun shines over the trees, brightens up the whole landscape...truly wonderful.
Regards, Henk

sagar (2367) 2008-10-30 9:27

Hi Clark,
This is a wonderful composition. The road looks wonderful and seems to hit stright to the sunst. A very dreamy photo.
Regards,
Sagarneel.

rgarrigus (0) 2008-10-30 9:29

Hi Clark,

Another nice one. Really strong composition and nice timing to get that sunbeam across the mid-ground and into the trees. The fact that you saw this and knew you had to stop to make the best of it says something about you, your eye and your motivation.

Cheers buddy!

Bob G.

IgorDeleze (98) 2008-10-30 12:19

Hello Clark,
This a very beautiful picture !
Incredible light, wich one you have perfectly managed.
Realy great!
Greetings.
Igor

npecanhuk (16416) 2008-10-30 12:21

Hello Clark!
That's a very beautiful photograph! The colors are fantastic! The sunlight over all the elements is magical! The composition is perfect! It does have THE mood!
TFS - congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

gneufeld (15519) 2008-10-30 15:14

Hi Clark,
I like it, simple yet very effective with the broad roadway leading into the scene - very good depth. Good perspective and excellent clarity and sharpness. Well done and TFS. Gerald

ribeiroantonio (22214) 2008-10-30 15:51

It is a great light, great colours and a great shot. The way the road direct the eye to the beautiful mountains is excellent and, maybe, the biggest feature of this picture. Well done.
Antonio

hispic (7399) 2008-10-30 20:08

Hi Clark,
Beautiful light and colors, it was greatly worth stopping the car. Excellent use of the road as a leading line toward the distant mountain.
Have a nice evening, Hisashi

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-11-02 4:00

Great one, Clark.
The road leads the eye deep into this awesome scenery and the lighting is simply magnificent.
Definitely worth stopping for a shot, buddy!
Have a good day, I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

jorgi (3804) 2008-11-05 22:46

Hi Clark,

this will probably sound very strange but I'm actually glad to read that things like that happen to others to...going somewhere to make great photos, end up all disappointed and only when going back home at the end of the day without any expectations left all mighty Gods give you the best possible present for all your efforts. I'm no serious photographer but I realised some time ago that great photos just cannot be forced. This captured moment is simply overwhelming, the land shyly revealing its beauty, just for a small moment, just for you. These kind of photos are usually most special and that is felt when looking at yours.

Warm regards,
Jeri

wolves00 (152) 2008-11-11 4:53

Clark,

As you might have guessed..... I have stumbled across your travelogue (this is my second crititque of your photo's in this series now), stunning photo's all round. Your images are definitely giving me the urge to make a visit!

Great photo with warm colours and cold colours contrasting nicely between the sundrenched trees and the colder snow topped mountain in the background. The depth given by the road is very good. It also leads your eye nicely into the image.

TFS,
Richard.

resouzaesouzaaa (304) 2008-11-18 10:49

Breathtaking!

dareco (17104) 2008-11-25 6:30

You have beautiful pictures of the rockies in your gallery. I love this, it reminds me of the first time I saw the mountains, an amazing feeling. An excellent pov and fantastic lighting. TFS

bakes888 (18353) 2008-11-25 22:34

Hi Clark. How could you not stop? Stunning scene and so beautifully captured. Well composed with excellent depth wonderful colour pallet. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

siislam (290) 2009-01-02 10:27

This is a very nice composition, with super POV, lovely colors and details. Well done!
Regards
Syed

Photo Information

Copyright: Clark Monson (cdmonson) (2789)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-05
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, Cokin 77mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Canadian Rockies
Theme(s): UNESCO World Heritage Sites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-29 20:38
Favorites: 3 [view]