Castle River

Castle Mountain in the Canadian Rockies is reflected in a small pool

along the Bow River. In the frigid early Winter conditions mist rises

off the yet unfrozen river at first light.

I like very much the photo, with the mist rising and the reflection of the mountains in the water. Just only a question. Did you wait till the sun lightened the upper part of the trees to take the photo? That's a detail in the photo that I really like.

 

Thanks in advance.

Yes. The light on the trees is completely natural and appears here as it did on site.

very good

There is no doubt about the light source. I was sure it wasn't achieved in photoshop. I just wanted to know if your initial intention before taking this photo was to have it with the trees illuminated like that, because for me, that little thing (in which i wouldn't have thought) makes this photo great. I don't know if you understand me but thank you anyway. Sorry for my english.

I understand you fine, Ander. Thanks for the comment.

beautiful photo....wow

Ahh, another treat. I can just feel and smell the crisp fresh air. When are you coming out with a book Marc? Excuse the pun.

 

I have offers on the table but haven't had the time. That's what happens when you spend as much time out there shooting as I do. Maybe when I get old or my publishers demand it ;-)

beautiful image, and patience with the set up. it is great to see your work as I return from the road. I am waiting for your book. jh

Lovely scene. Lovely capture. I love it.

Great Landscape! Nice job!

Great light as usual but what I love most is the mist on the water. I would crop the leftmost tree (which is cutoff) or 2. I am surprised to see you accepting ratings again, given the issues on this website.

Grand image of a peaceful scene. I agree with Ander that the light on the tops of the trees all along the curve of the river is the icing on the cake. Regarding ratings, I hate them, but it may be the only way to have images viewed by a number of people (who will hopefully provide comments) for any length of time.

I forgot to click the "Critique Only" button. Oh well. I can get comments without ratings on this image on other sites if I want. I also tried cropping out that tree but never liked it quite as much.

It's just great!

Yet an other super photo

Must ask you how do you live when out taking photos ?

 

Regards

Tom

a truly great image.

REALLY LIKE A CASTLE.BEAUTIFUL LIGHT AND COMPOSITION.NICELY DONE.

wow. superb pic. every thing is ok this pic. full marks and happy new year. amir.

With all due respect, this location is very common in Canadian Rockies - contrary to all the back country, far-remote locations that I love about your portfolio. However, the winter condition and nice light makes this image. I like it - but this will probably not go in your book (if you ever get time publish it)

Very nice photo, jitka

This one grows on me. The attractions of this shot are more subtle than with your usual style. The highlighted tips of the trees have been commented on already. The criss-crossing lines in the composition hold the attention well. The somewhat unexpected reflection in the foreground with the boldest colours in the composition is superb.

Excellent.

Awesome lighting on this one. Well done.