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a remake of a photo i had submited

What is it about mountains that make people want to take pictures of them? Dunno, but I get the same urge, but I don't indulge it this well.

Great landscape, I really like the crispness of the image. The elements work well together and the green gives anice contrast.

One of the better photos of this lake that I've seen. You've done a nice job controlling the shadowed areas.

Truly exceptional, can you please tell us where this place is?

Mario... this place is Moraine Lake very near to Lake Louise in Banff National Park (and about 40km from the town of Banff). The site is heavily over-photographed, yet I too couldn't resist taking some shots of the place when I was there for the second time in two years about a month ago. However, Greg's rendition is far better than anything I've done, and most I've seen.

 

Greg... what time of day was this photo taken? Given the fairly long shadows, I would guess within an hour or two of sunrise. Also, where did you take this photo from? I know there is a hill at this end of the lake, but when I searched for a spot to take a photo, I had a difficult time finding any location where foreground trees didn't interfere. Perhaps that's why the photo seems to zoom in on the back half of the lake?

 

Finally, what shutter speed did you use? The lake doesn't appear to be giving a "mirror" relection, yet it appears very smooth... this would suggest a choppy lake that has been calmed through a fairly long exposure... yet this can't be because the clouds are sharp. Insights?

Lovely exposure control and clarity.

Good idea to put this sky in, and great work on color and tonal range. The image you posted before is improved a lot ! Excellent landscape. Regards, Carsten (BTW, the grey frame doesn`t enhance the image, for my taste. A minor point, and of course a matter of taste)

I am no expert, however this is spectacular and i have downloaded it for my desktop. Thanks!

Nice colors! Really a beautiful image!! Nice Job!

Nice blue

Splendid view and achievment. The details, the colours and the control light/shadows very well done.

 

To answer Walter's question, we have the urge to capture mountains because of their majesty, the power of the planet they represent. They are so commanding. They also represent stability and protection.

 

I love myself hiking to capture their majestic essence.

 

Cheers!