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Kananaskis Country Wilderness


Kananaskis Country Wilderness
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Copyright: Gerald Neufeld (gneufeld) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1345 W: 90 N: 2402] (10303)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D80 DSLR, Nikkor 18-200 VR, AF-S, B+W 72mm UV-Haze MRC
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/100 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-10 7:47
Viewed: 845
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I continue my rant of Kananaskis Country in south western Alberta with this wilderness view featuring those spectacular Rocky Mountains as a backdrop to this autumn river scene. There are many gorgeous mountain views while travelling the main roads, but I think that the uninhabited pristine places are still the best. On this day I was working with the challenges of mixed sun and cloud so as you see here, much of the foreground is in the shade while the mountains are well lighted. Light meters are a wonderful thing, but even they get confused in settings like this one.

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Stunning colour and scenery. The stream of water leads into the composition nicely and the rich colours seem to blend well. Exposure is good and the point of view is well chosen.

Hi Gerald
Very beautiful landscape. You did an excellent work.
I like it
Thanks for sharing
Regards
Kevin

Hello Gerald nice composition

great colours

Ioannis

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  • Nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2157 W: 0 N: 5265] (26036)
  • [2007-11-10 8:30]

Hello,

Encore une petite merveille, un petit bijour sorti de ta boîte.
Ces montagne soupoudrée, sont fabuleuxe avec le lac et le vert, la nature, tout ce que j'aime. Merci.

Bravo et belle soirée

Nicou

Hi Gerald
beautifull landscape. The snow give a nice contrast with teh still green field. Nice composition also
Have a nice week end
Bertrand

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  • Muse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2409 W: 199 N: 5681] (24339)
  • [2007-11-10 8:36]

Hello Gerald,
A splendid landscape and very beautiful colors. Pretty contrasts between the zones of shade and light. A peaceful sight very pleasant to contemplate

Excellent weekend
Denise

I like the soft light on the land especially on the trees on the far side of the river. That first snow on the mountains is very special. Well done Gerald.
Phil

Bonjour Gerald,
Image fantastique avec des contrastes éblouissants!
Belle lumière et couleurs éclatantes.
Superbe.
Amitiés.
max

Hi Gerald,
Impressive mountain range with that snow on it, gives it a real huge feeling in standing there. Like how you used the river in a diagonal line for the composition, but also how that red/brown tree is playing a colourful part in the image...very nice work.
Regards, Henk

Bonjour Gerald
superbe paysage des montagnes de l'ouest avec cette petite rivière en avant plan et ces montagnes enneigées, belle composition.
Salutations
Jean-Pierre

hi gerald
Excellent POV, light and good sharpness.
The composition is beautiful.
Have a nice day.
asim

Hi Gerald,
Veyr nice capture ! Very good pov and nice compo. Specially the partly lit green fields and three triangels in different directions int the lower part of the capture builds a nice graphical effect.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

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  • Cormac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3245 W: 56 N: 5986] (25032)
  • [2007-11-10 20:24]

Great shot! The mountains look very high with that snow on them, and the contrast with the blue sky and the blue water is really good. The sun coming on the forest in front of the mountains is a really good touch too, because it gives some definition to the trees and a dash of colour too. Well done!

Bonjour Gerald,
Encore un très grand paysage de l'Alberta (que je n'ai pas encore visitée). La neige est déjà bien en place sur les Rocheuses. Le cadrage incorporant la rivière est bien vu. L'image me parait cependant légèrement trop saturée.
Excellent week-end
Pierre

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12701 W: 272 N: 16936] (67790)
  • [2007-11-11 3:06]

Hello Gerald,

What a very pleasant mountain landscape picture, nice contrasts with the dark foreground and the white tops of the mountains.
Composition and perspective are of great quality.
Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4906 W: 53 N: 5951] (24616)
  • [2007-11-11 7:34]

Hi Gerald,
Stunning and effectively presented. Although you might have benefitted from more light, there is a different ambiance created in this darker setting, with the subtle gleam on the river and the cold, frigid, harsh mountain peaks denoting the ruggedness and potential cruelty of the beauty abounding. Fine work...later.
John

Hello Gerald,
Beautiful panorama of snowy mountains, I like the framing with the good diagonal of the river, good POV.
Regards

Hi Gerald,
Fascinating landscape the composition is splendid. Colours and lights are amazing, I like the peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Clarity and sharpness is superb. Harmonious and soothing image, Well done! Have a nice Sunday
George

Hi Gerald!
Nice job on this one! I am always challenged when the light is so mixed, but everything comes out well in this one! Lovely light on the trees in the distance, and a wonderful sky. Keep up the good work! take care,
Steve

Hi, Gerlad. A very beautiful mountainscape. The constrast between the snowy tops and the green forest works very well. The river flows into the image in a diagonal line, which is always very good for the structure of the picture. The trees on the left give a good depth to the picture.

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3713 W: 343 N: 7449] (31756)
  • [2007-11-11 12:05]

Hi Gerald!
A great shot,which shows us ,winter is comming soon.I like the sharp triangle of the river and the light at the snowy mountans.
Regards,Leo

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3869 W: 235 N: 5055] (24828)
  • [2007-11-12 0:31]

hi gerald
great landscape,Well composed in wonderful light. Your POV is well chosen and there is good depth.

REGARDS
DIDIER

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  • jrj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5507 W: 499 N: 7253] (32994)
  • [2007-11-12 6:17]

Good use of the lake, foreground and mountains Gerald. Of course the landscape itself is most attractive and deserves a good compo work and presentation as here.

Hi Gerald,
Very good image with wonderful colours and good sharpness.Lovely light and composition.
Georg

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  • PJE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2170 W: 138 N: 3878] (18443)
  • [2007-11-12 19:05]

One thing that impressed me upon opening this photo Gerald is the flowing lines from the bottom up. The foreground shoreline, the shape of the river in the frame, then the tree line cutting across the frame in the other direction, and ending the framework with the jagged peaks reveals an interesting balance in this photo. I think this is one of your most balanced photos Gerald. Very good pleasing results!

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4443 W: 4 N: 3949] (17979)
  • [2007-11-12 19:34]

Hi Gerald,
The very striking snow capped peaks dominate the background of this landscape as they move toward the blue sky creating a beautiful color contrast. The lovely foreground of unspoiled river and autumn grasses adds great balance to this beautiful image.
Regards, Tom

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 9622 W: 450 N: 15463] (54196)
  • [2007-11-13 2:48]

another good one Gerald
marlelous light, good sharpnes and a fantastic composition, yes I like the shot well done, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

Hi Gerald,
Alaways a good photo about this aera, great contrast with mountains and river, well seen this composition.

Hi Gerald!

I had heard a lot of times about how beautiful the Canadian nature is, but seeing through your excellent picture, I think that this beauty is beyond any description! Fantastic composition, brilliant colours. Congratulations!

Best regards,
Hercules

Hi Gerald
This pic is somehow dynamic - I think it's because of the way the river banks seem to sweep in from either side. The shot is nice and sharp and as always, well framed and nicely composed. Good work.
Best wishes
Mark

Salut Gerald
Quelle lumière sur ces montagnes, la rivière bien placée guide le regard. Joli travail
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Toni

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