Sunrise on Pyramid Lake Photo

Photographer’s Note

Ever since I went to Jasper in Canada the first time and missed this location I wanted to go back and photograph sunrise. Just minutes from the town of Jasper, this is a must-see location in Jasper National Park. Here I used a 2-stop soft grad to hold back the sky.

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JDDeming (294) 2007-08-27 6:47

To be honest, your comment about using a 2 stop soft grad is a little above my knowledge base, but I must admit it seems to produce a fantastic result here. Very nice capture of morning scenery. Thanks.

Keitht (1112) 2007-08-27 6:55

I agree it's an absolutely 'must see' location and I long to get back there.
This is an amazing image. Beautiful early light, mirror calm water to create the perfect reflection, wonderful use of DOF.
I initially thought that HDR had been used to create the image, but it seems that it was a case of being in the right place for the perfect lighting conditions.
Beautiful.

vinser (6) 2007-08-27 7:07

Hi Derrald,
Wonderful landscape you shot here,very beautiful colors and good reflections.
Very good work.
Regards
Serge

blaiseregamey (151) 2007-08-27 7:19

A really beautiful shot, good use of the grad nd, the colors are top !!!

for the composition, I find this is very damage that the small grass on the bottom, in the water, are cut!!!!

a+

Blaise

PS: sorry for my english if there is some fault
PS2: when I see picture like that, I want to find a job in canada or in US, where there is some big National Park without mark of the man everywhere, like phone line or house!!!!

Valerka (8159) 2007-08-27 8:17

Hello, Derrald,
Ohaaaa, a delightful sunrise. Is the land of wonders?:)
I like the pov and the colours very much, they are soft.
TFS
Valerka:)

baba_flies (7951) 2007-08-27 11:52

Hello Derrald! There certainly are places that are a "must" to return and I have some on my list too that cross my mind. A very well balanced photo with a wonderful calm atmosphere that only mornings have when most people are still sleeping. The reflections are just amazing and I love that you can see the rocks shining through. Excellent ... bravo. Barbara.

Luciano75 (0) 2007-08-27 12:31

Hello Derrald
Wonderful view captured in your frame...what should i say more...perfect(scenery,colors,reflection...everything).I like it pretty much...must be a favourite one.Thanks.
Regards,
Lucian

cpaton (497) 2007-09-08 13:11

Hi Derrald, Wow, what can I say - this is gorgeous. Good use of the soft grad filter. POV, colour, sharpness - all good. Pyramid Lake and Mountain form a beautiful subject, don't they. I will be posting some of my own pictures from this area over the next week or so. TFS, Colin.

fallan (1838) 2008-03-03 7:13