Lake Moraine for 700th Photo

Photographer’s Note

On the morning that I arrived at Lake Louise I also came up to this lake for sunrise photography. According to plan and on time the little hike to the rock climb platform I was surprised to find a couple of photographers already setup to capture some HD video captures of this lake. I noticed that they decided to talk about technical equipment while I was busy capturing my selection of photos. I think they missed the stillness of the water as the morning breeze picked up.
My goal was to capture the sunlight reflections of the peaks while the sun rose behind me. Down below on a lower level a man stood for the longest time taking in the moment. I thought his addition would make the setting complete. There are a number of locations to choose from but I thought this man and the lonely tree on the left would make this photo a memorable 700th posting.
The bus loads of tourists made their way to this location with ooohs and aaahs upon this glorious sight. Many with their little digital cameras none took the time to use a tripod which in my mind is the only way for a decent capture. Of the many places I have been to photograph this lake is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the rocky mountains. Enjoy.

jjcordier, pauloog, mdetay, jhm, zanzi, Kielia, ChrisJ, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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lolo73 (969) 2009-09-05 23:30

Hello Paul,
I never been there, but I agree with you it seems to be a very beautiful place. This picture is perfect, the reflection is great. And very good composition with lonely man and lonely tree.
Laurent

baba_flies (8091) 2009-09-05 23:36

Hello Paul! It is the man with his rucksack, yes for me he makes the picture perfect. It makes the connectin to hiking, to the outdoors, I love how he stands there with his hat, overhelmed by the beauty of this place. Oh bus loads, yes they are everywhere or you take another lake, this is what I do, on the other hand I would love to see this lake myself so I guess I have to put up with them, or am I one of them ... LOL. Great photo for no. 700 .. wow this is an impessive no. ... congratulations ... Barbara.

jjcordier (25200) 2009-09-06 0:24

Paul
700 bravos pour cette participation active au site qui nous est cher.Tu as choisi une magnifique photo pour fêter cet évènement. L'endroit est certes superbe mais on admire particulièrement ta composition avec cette parfaite exploitation des reflets et l'importante présence du contemplateur. Superbe!
Amicalement
JJ

pauloog (6873) 2009-09-06 1:18

Hello Paul,
A wonderful view of the lake, this time not in brilliant emerald colours, but in soft grey and blue tones. A beautiful composition with the man perfectly positioned to give depth and to include an eye catching detail.
Keep posting!
Regards,
Paul

mdetay (4348) 2009-09-06 3:11

Hi Paul,
Great subject, colors and composition.
Well done! Congratulation. God shot.
Cheers from Hong Kong.
Michel

jhm (83276) 2009-09-06 3:41

Hello Paul,

Congratulations, your 700th picture on TE a very nice milestone.
Quiet weather care for a calm water, this gives wonderful reflections.
A beautiful composition with the man perfectly positioned to give depth and to include an eye catching detail.
Composed and captured are very nice.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John

dkeus31 (26361) 2009-09-06 4:56

Hi Paul
congrats for that milestone, a great pov, a great lake, a great landscape!
maybe a touch too blue...
didier

hardyuno (2599) 2009-09-06 5:33

Hello Paul,
a great choice for this anniversary. The reflection and the whole scene is terrific. Thanks for sharing and have much fun with the next 700 pics.
regrds
Hartmut

leonine53 (1904) 2009-09-06 11:49

Bonjour Paul,
Félicitations pour ta 700 ieme.
Je veux faire comme ton personnage ... Le admirateur paysage magnifique.
Excellente fin de journée
Marlyse ;-))

gneufeld (15233) 2009-09-06 18:30

Hi Paul,
I love Morraine Lake, and your capture is worthy of note. I very much like your point of view and the colors, clarity, and crisp sharpness of the stillness this morning is stunning. I like the inclusion of the viewer below your vantage point. Very well done and TFS - and congratulations on your 700th. Gerald

zanzi (4742) 2009-09-07 11:43

Hi Paul
Desite the numerous version of this famous place posted in TE, this one is not ordinary. The pov is slightly different (taken from higher on the rocks) and the morning light adds something.
Bravo
Chris

Kielia (8727) 2009-09-08 10:12

Hi Paul,
congratulation on the occasion of this fantastic milestone! Hopefully you will continue to enhance this site with your wonderful impressions from Canada.
This image is a masterpiece, everything is perfect and with the inclusion of the man with the hat it reminds me of a painting. Fantastic photo work, bravo!
Warm regards
Harriet

cdmonson (2761) 2009-09-08 18:20

Hi Paul:

Moraine Lake is actually in Alberta, though it's right on the border with BC. There is a lot that I really like about this shot. First, the inclusion of the person near the bottom of the frame is genius--don't know if it was intentional, but it's great because it gives such a sense of scale. It's hard to get a feel for how massive these mountains are until you've actually been there--I remember being blown away.

Another thing that's great is the composition in general, and then of course that fantastic and near-perfect reflection. Here's my only complaint--the picture is very dull color-wise, with a distinct blue-green color cast (and I'm not just talking about the water, haha). It almost seems like it's been overworked in PS. It may just be my monitor, but that's my take on it.

But otherwise, such a great shot, and well worth posting. Thanks for sharing--makes me wish I were in Alberta right now.

Clark

jazu (386) 2009-09-12 11:12

Hi Paul,
Great shot. Very well composed. You put lot of effort for good shot. Looks like you did some traveling this summer. As they say in my old country "voyages make you more educated"
cheers
Janusz

batalay (21185) 2009-09-15 20:16

Hello Paul,

This is a beautifully composed shot of the famous lake. I can see why the tourists were awed by the dramatic scene. The presence of the man on the rocks adds a human touch as well as scale. Warm regards, Paul.

Bulent

ChrisJ (70443) 2009-09-18 6:38

Hello Paul

Congratulations on your 700th! Good reflections & shadow details. The road in was closed for maintenance last October so I missed this spectacular view. The person in the fg adds scale. Tfs!

PaulVDV (5353) 2009-09-27 13:48

Hello Paul,
Congratulations with your 7OOth post on TE !
Very impressive landscape and great reflections of the mountains and the forest in the lake but what I like the most is that man with his big hat exactly on the right place on the picture, almost like a sihouette in front of the blue water.
Best regards, Paul

patdeph (18286) 2009-10-01 9:35

hello Paul
with these pictures of the lake Moraine,you have realized a wonderful serie!Each of your picture is superb,showing an incredibly beautiful landscape!The blue opf the water is spectacular,as the mountais and their reflection!I love the man giving a soul to the picture!
Regards
Pascale

carper (65598) 2009-10-15 10:08

sorry my friend I am a little bit late for your 700th but even that. congratulation Paul;
This is a fantastic one Paul from your marvelous country. the shot ios a pleasure to look at, good balance, fantastic place to be. fantastic photo job here, have a very good day.
regard jaap