Canada Blue, a photo from Alberta, Prairies

Photographer's Note

Driving along Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Banff National Park, the view was incredible beautiful the whole way. It’s hard to pick a spot to stop for photographs, but when I saw this lake with the mirror reflection. I know this is one of the stops. I turn around and found a way down to the lake.

The splendor of the Icefields Parkway (Hwy 93) can hardly be overstated: a 230-kilometre road from Lake Louise to Jasper through the heart of the Rockies, it ranks as one of the world's ultimate drives. Its unending succession of huge peaks, immense glaciers, iridescent lakes, wild-flower meadows, wildlife and forests – capped by the stark grandeur of the Columbia Icefield – is absolutely overwhelming. Fur traders and natives who used the route as far back as 1800 reputedly christened it the "Wonder Trail", though in practice they tended to prefer the Pipestone River Valley to the east, a route that avoided the swamps and other hazards of the Bow Valley. Jim Brewster made the first recorded complete trek along the road's future route in 1904. The present highway was only completed in 1939 and opened in 1940 as part of a Depression-era public-works programme. Although about a million people a year make the journey to experience what the park blurb calls a "window on the wilderness", for the most part you can go your own way in relative serenity.

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danyy (0) 2008-06-07 15:55

Bonjour ,
le paysage est superbe, il méritait une photo sans défaut et tu l'as très ben compris.
Vraiment rien à critiquer ici, mais tout à complimenter.
Best regards.
Daniel.

rozy975 (3047) 2008-06-07 15:56

What a beautiful landscape.
Excellent composition with beautiful colors.
I love the reflection on the lake.
Well done!

robertosalguero (292) 2008-06-07 16:07

Hello Way,

I like the sharpness of this image. The view is very pretty and natural and you had the advantage of excellent light. Your perspective is effective to capture the reflections on the clean water. Nice details amd exposure. A winner. Thanks.

Roberto

ifege (47993) 2008-06-07 16:19

A great photo Way,
The composition, colour and sharpness are all great and the reflections are superb.
Congratulations
Regards
Ian

gneufeld (15890) 2008-06-07 16:27

Hi Way,
Wow, this image is sharp as a tack and clear as a whistle, and the colors are stunning. Very well done and TFS. Gerald

mark_mk (266) 2008-06-07 16:37

Hi Way,
nice point of view, wonderful reflections and great colors. What else do you want? A great shot, I also really like the sky, very nice capture!

Take care
Mark

jhellige (6) 2008-06-07 17:44

wow...this is spectacular...the view, the sharpness, the coloration, the lighting. great photograph!!!

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-06-07 18:12

Hi Way
Keep your rockie captures coming, this is the 2nd excellent one you have posted. Lighting, colours, comp and sharpness are spot on. The mountains and clouds really make this image in my opinion, and of course the reflections. Well worked
Regards
Jim

gary91 (15348) 2008-06-07 20:24

Hello Way,
This is a really wonderful landscape picture where your carefuly built a magnificent composition. You give all the necessaty attention to the perfect and superb reflection whithout forgetting the nice surrounding. The sky is ideal and the overall atmosphere is magnificent. The name of Wonder trail can easily be understood when you see such an outstanding place.
Have a nice day.
Best regards, Christian

claire526 (1267) 2008-06-07 20:49

Hello Way,
Amazing landscape!! Love the composition, colors and sharpness. Great blue sky, mountains and it's reflection on the water. TFS
Claire

besnard (59196) 2008-06-07 21:41

Bonjour Way
Une très belle composition d'un magnifique paysage aux belles couleurs. Les reflets sont bien saisis et la photo a une bonne profondeur.
C'est du bon travail - merci pour le partage et bon dimanche.
Nicole

Dpbours (222) 2008-06-07 23:58

Hello!

Very nice reflections! I really like how the tree to the left in the foreground balances with the hill to the opposite side of the lake. Very nice reflections, very nice sharpness and a good composition. Like it!

Greetings,
Dennis

jonathan_hart (21276) 2008-06-08 3:25

wonderful point of view, your framing can't be more well balanced, excellent shot !
regards
jo

cherryripe (21033) 2008-06-08 4:07

Hi Way
Beautiful scenery as we often see on TE of this place. The reflection is stunning and I really like the depth. The trees seem so perfect here.
Regards
Nikki

Floydian (30970) 2008-06-08 8:44

Hello Way,
I see the difference between people who take just pictures and those who spend time on finding compositions and working further in the digital darkroom....and you are one of those. All your images are treated with care with a good colour balance, clarity and sharpness. Just as the view here, simply wonderful and i am looking with great interest, because after 11 years i will visit this place again in August. When i have the same perfect condiations as you had than i hope to get the same quality as you show here...great work..!!!
Regards, Henk

lucski (3691) 2008-06-08 15:57

Hi Way
magical landscape and perfect composition
this one i realy like, colours and quality are perfect
TFS regards lukasz

avene (12675) 2008-06-08 17:20

hello Way,
most amazing shot, I like a lot how crystal clear eveything is. and I agree with Henk about the composition, pure pleasure to look at the smooth lines converging in the distance where you've put the trees. interesting how the movement of clouds seem to run perpendicular to the movement of the shoreline, I find it adds great depth to the scene. superb work, my sincere compliments.

with best regards,
Kristine

alftrek (3270) 2008-06-08 18:02

Hi Way,nature's wonders so perfectly composed in this shot, really incredible. You have an excellent note to go with this superb shot. TFS

Alfred

calexica (1247) 2008-06-09 0:13

Hey Way,
An outstanding shot of Canada's impressive natural beauty. The reflections of the mountains in the lake are superb. Excellent composition with great light, perfect sharpness and terrific colors. Congratulations!!!
Greetings,
Natasha

danos (110407) 2008-06-09 2:55

Hello Way,
impressive this landscape view with these splendid reflections on the lake.Excellent decomposition with great depth of field and a unique sharpness and clarity.The clear and tranquil surface of the lake create a calmly disposal.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

MarianneS (15338) 2008-06-09 9:21

Dear Way,
This landscape is absolutely amazing! And the way you managed your composition is perfect.
Congratulations!
Regards,
Marianne

patdeph (35750) 2008-06-10 8:22

hello Way
I like you always find a great POV!The depth is amazing and the reflection appears like a mirage!Of course,the place is splendid!Magnificent!
Regards.
Pascale

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2008-06-11 14:39

Hi Way,
This is a superb landscape. The POV, colours and reflections are perfect. Nice work.
Have a good day.
Ahmet

wishlist (4133) 2008-06-12 12:44

Hello Way,
this is beautiful. The crystal water with the sky and the mountain partially reflected really makes the compo beautiful to look at; colours are just great as well as the stunning quality you delivered once again. I also like this this angle because it allowed you to create a nice depth. I like it a lot.
Regards,

Igor

mariandrea (979) 2008-06-12 18:18

Hi Way, beautiful picture, the colours are natural, reflections just perfect, and you chose a very good point of view. Well done, chau chau,

Maria

alainh (33209) 2008-09-15 21:35

hello way
always a grest surprise and pleasure to open one of your pictures.
famous place and splendid work
friendly
alain

rolling_stone (60) 2008-11-01 12:22

Superb, magnificent, extraordinary especially with those cirrocumulus clouds beneath. I've become a true fan of your art

Robert1969 (7160) 2011-07-10 10:54

Hello Way,

This picture has three strong elements.
First: as viewer you will pack your suitcases and go there.
Second: you want this picture (in a bigger version) on the wall.
Third: You can feel the quietness in this picture.

You use a great point of view.
The composition and light are in a great balance.
The sky and clouds will fit right in this picture and not forgetting the beautiful surroundings....what can a man wish more?

In summary: My compliments.

Friendly regards,
Robert