Park Lake Sunset

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 11, 2010284 views8 comments

This photograph was taken at Park Lake Provincial Park, which is right near Lethbridge, Alberta. This park is one of the oldest in the province, and was created by an irrigation reservoir. I had a vision of creating an image that would show both the serenity and beauty of this park, which happens to lie in the middle of the prairies. After several failed attempts, I was at the right moment at the right time on this fall day. I was a little worried about the cloud cover, but as soon as the sun went below the horizon, it created awesome colours, beautiful tones and cloud formations. Southern Alberta is known for its beautiful skies, and here is the proof! Who said the prairies were bland and boring
Gear: Olympus E-3, Olympus 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 len
f/3.5 @ 1/30sec
ISO 100
I don't know how to re-post larger, so heres the link: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3885006826_59be733933_b.jpg

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on February 11, 2010 at 5:18 PM

Hi Jonathan,

Welcome aboard. Your photo looks nice, but it is so small. I can't really see it well to comment. Hopefully you'll link up a bigger version or something. It sure looks dramatic though...Michael

Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 11, 2010 at 5:29 PM

Jonathan: Welcome to NPN. Beautiful scene with marvelous colors. It is a little hard to critique at this size. You may post your gallery images up to 720 pixels on the long side and up to 200KB and since you are a NPN member you may also post a larger version up to 1200 pixels on the long side and 500KB. Good to have you aboard and looking forward to more. >=))>

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on February 11, 2010 at 7:23 PM

Works great!

Image is a wee bit small here though.

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Duval on February 11, 2010 at 8:13 PM

Nice colors Johnathan,

Welcome to NPN. I don't know what photo processing software you have, but I had the same problem with my first post. There are ways to post larger, and as a memeber you can post a 1200 pixel size photo. It's a learning process I use photoshop elements so am familar with that software to make a larger image.

Paul

Registered on June 30, 2009, 508 Posts, 1907 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on February 11, 2010 at 10:49 PM

I like the clouds, color and reflections here. Thanks for sharing it.

Registered on June 2, 2009, 103 Posts, 1500 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Roane on February 12, 2010 at 2:55 AM

WOW! Glad you posted the link, because this smaller version doesn't do it justice! Frame this one BIG!

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Comment posted by Matthew Lippert on February 12, 2010 at 12:33 PM

Very nice Jonathan! Welcome to NPN! The sky and reflection are awesome especially in the larger version. I would say you have captured your vision very well. Nice job!

Matthew Lippert

Registered on March 9, 2009, 26 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by Timothy Epp on February 12, 2010 at 6:57 PM

That's one killer reflection!

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