Thompson River, a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

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I'm not sure exactly where this photo was taken - just somewhere along the Thompson River whilst driving on the South Yellowhead Hwy so I've just made it the same location as my previous one. You'll notice that the area to the left (east) of the river had not long before been ravaged by fire.
For most of the drive through the Thompson River Valley the railway is nearby, sometimes below as in the is photo or sometimes on the opposite side of the river as in the WS. We didn't spot one of the famous tour trains that goes along the valley but we did see one long goods train.

ChrisJ, COSTANTINO, holmertz, Fis2, ikeharel, jhm, clic, ricardomattos, jean113, ktanska has marked this note useful

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ChrisJ (162450) 2021-03-01 20:59

Hi Ian

A pity about the destructive forest fire a left. Let's hope it's well on its way to regeneration and recovery. The yellow fg shrubs add a nice warm cold colour contrast with the turquoise water an blue grey sky and hills on the horizon. Tfs!

Silvio1953 (208381) 2021-03-01 21:49

Ciao Ian, fascinating landscape, great perspective on fantastic river, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (105929) 2021-03-01 22:16

Hello dear Ian and have a nice day
a wonderful photo dedicated to the
Nature....fascinating landscape
and the amazing view to the lake...
well done
regards
Costantino

pajaran (104751) 2021-03-01 23:05

Pozdrav.
lepa reka i kanjon, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Dobar rad sa lepom fotografijom u radionici.
Lepe fotografije i uhvaceni trenuci, dolazak oblaka najavljuje promenu vremena.
Priroda se oporavja posle velikog pozara.
Zelim vam lepo popodne, sve najbolje.
Paja.

jemaflor (137294) 2021-03-01 23:14

Hi Ian,
So beautiful POV to take this landscape, good perspective and deep valley, nice colors contrast with blue and green, so photogenic, tfs.

lousat (131319) 2021-03-02 0:12

Hi Ian,2 magnificent pics another time,the main looks like a painting,what a view and what a pastel colors,while in the WS there is something of red too,great timing to take the full train passing...well done! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (94534) 2021-03-02 0:34

Hello Ian,
I could have fancied the WS as a main post too, for the warm, strong colours and the long train. But this is also very good, with an amazing range of mild colours and a spectacular view.
Regards,
Gert

Fis2 (158015) 2021-03-02 0:37

Witaj Lan!
A very nice view, the river makes impression.
I like composition, framing and colors.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

macjake (96553) 2021-03-02 1:44

Hi Ian
its a fine layered scene. you've got V or W shaped lines intersecting into the bg, so it creates an obvious sense of depth. cool to see the tracks there too, as it helps to guide us. lovely view, how can we not like it right? cheers
Craig

everlasting (18726) 2021-03-02 2:23

I have only been to Canada once to Ottawa on business, I had hoped to visit the rockies but to no avail, therefore I am enjoying your series very much.
This beautiful scenery must make a lovely train trip.
A great array of colours here and fien details in the mountains and sky.

Royaldevon (78142) 2021-03-02 2:27

Hello Ian,

Gosh, this is beautiful scenery!
You must have been in your element, experiencing this!

You have used the f/g features very effectively to turn this beautiful scenery into an excellent, photographic composition.
The river becomes our visual guide throughout!

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pierrefonds (105413) 2021-03-02 4:40

Hi Ian,

The length of the river is creating depth. The point of view is showing the details of the trees and of the mountains. The light is enhancing the beauty of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (205061) 2021-03-02 10:26

Hello Ian,

Very nice taken with the river swing between the nice colored rocks, with excellent depth and perspective.
Also the mountains in background are perfect photographed.
Very well done, TFS

Regards,
John.

Tue (83882) 2021-03-02 12:02

Hello Ian,
A beautiful view along the river, which is well placed in the middle of the photo and which clearly indicated the border between the burnt area and the still green trees at right.
Lars

mkamionka (63380) 2021-03-02 13:10

Hi Ian,
the colors of the scenery made me think of Yellowstone indeed and I see they names it in a similar way.
Stunning landscape photo. The river of course introduces a beautiful green color while the vegetation indicates the autumn. The cloudy sky so attractive.
Excellent work,
M

ricardomattos (15868) 2021-03-02 17:24

Hi Ian

What a wonderful view of these beautiful blue waters between the mountains. Nice inclusion the pines and vegetation on the right side. Lovely WS too!

Best regards

Ricardo

GyurMaster (22124) 2021-03-03 5:08

Hello Ian,

Another excellent landscape shot with a feel of endless space and beautiful colours.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

jean113 (23375) 2021-03-03 7:53

Hello Ian, both shots worthy of being a main post.
This high point of view served you well, as we see the river and the railway snaking through the landscape.
A pity about the fire ravaging the trees, we just have to imagine how it would appear covered in green.
Kind regards, Jean.

ktanska (40945) 2021-03-03 10:45

Hi Ian,
Yes this region is just fantastic. River runs on a canyon, nature is wild. And railways run on both sides of the river, although on this point you see only one. Good framing with autumn trees on the bottom edge.
Kari

abmdsudi (90067) 2021-03-04 8:13

Hi Ian
Lovely scenery with the river provides a direct route into the landscape. Touch of autumnal colour and contrast to turquoise water is terrific! Excellent
Best regards

jmdias (104966) 2021-03-04 10:51

ian

a pity the fire destroyed the other edge of the river. but even with no trees it is an amazing place with these waters of intense blue.

take care

jorge