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Nov. 2014 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted October 11, 20141,392 views24 comments

Athabasca Crossing

Recently returned from a couple of weeks in the Canadian Rockies. The clouds finally cleared just after sunrise for some great lighting on the peaks. The left side of the image seems to lack a little compared to the right - being boulderless, but I'd be interested in your thoughts on this. I do have an image with just the reflection, but I personally like the added boulders for depth and interest. Thanks for the look.

5D II, f16, 1/8 sec., ISO 100

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Yiming Hu on October 11, 2014 at 11:25 AM

Beautiful light and clouds. I like these boulders and I agree that they add some depth to the image. The lack of boulder on the left does not bother me (sure it might be better to have another small one there

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on October 11, 2014 at 11:53 AM

This is gorgeous...I love the clarity. Great details in the darks.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on October 11, 2014 at 11:53 AM

Gorgeous picture Harry! The reflection is perfect, and the pattern under water adds a very nice element to it.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 11, 2014 at 12:59 PM

This is really nice Harry. Great light and clarity. I like the composition very much as posted. I'm trying to imagine where I'd place another boulder or two and what shape they should be and I'm not imagining anything I'd like better. The reflections and existing stones add a lot of depth to the image. Just superb for my tastes. No suggestions.

pat

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on October 11, 2014 at 6:03 PM

I would not change a thing... doesn't get much better than this.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 11, 2014 at 7:04 PM

This works well as is Harry. Stunning crystal clear reflection more than makes up for a few missing rocks on the left.

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on October 11, 2014 at 7:06 PM

What a great image. There's a really nice ascension from left to right. But your processing really brings this to life. The darker top and bottom highlight the mountains beautifully.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 11, 2014 at 7:09 PM

Harry, I like this side to side, as is. I would suggest a small crop of the large overhead dark cloud, leaving enough to explain the change in the water reflection.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on October 11, 2014 at 8:01 PM

Well that's pretty fun :)

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 11, 2014 at 8:48 PM

Harry: One of my favorite places on the planet. I really appreciate how you arranged your camera position to place the reflections in just the right locations. Superbly crafted image.>=))>

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 12, 2014 at 6:17 AM

This is beautiful. Thought I recognised the location as one of the best spots off the Icefield Parkway on the thumbnail. The opening in the cloud works very well.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 12, 2014 at 7:22 AM

Gorgeous, Harry.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 12, 2014 at 10:21 AM

Beautiful, Harry. Great light and wonderful reflection.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on October 12, 2014 at 2:49 PM

Terrific....
The reflection is killer as is the light on the peaks.
Very nice.....

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on October 12, 2014 at 3:01 PM

This works just fine for me as-is. Well done, Harry!

--P

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 12, 2014 at 3:30 PM

Beautiful image, Harry, and it works great for me as is. Wonderful light and reflection along with some beautiful colors. I like this alot!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on October 12, 2014 at 4:46 PM

Thanks for all of the comments. There are indeed may great opportunities along this stretch of the Parkway. Just wish I had more time to explore more of them. Beautiful country.

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Comment posted by Ben Horne on October 13, 2014 at 12:24 AM

This is a beautiful shot Harry. I especially like the way the rocks show through in the reflection of the dark cloud in the foreground, and how it transitions to the brighter area of reflected sky near the mountains. This also has a very film-like quality to it that I enjoy.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 14, 2014 at 3:41 PM

Beautiful shot Harry with a wonderful reflection and excellent clarity. The comp is very nice also. Super job on this and great processing as always.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 14, 2014 at 4:51 PM

Gorgeous Harry. Don't think it gets any better than this!

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on October 14, 2014 at 5:20 PM

The boulders could have made for a stronger balance and interest, but that is very minor!! I love this capture Harry as is, and I think the crystal clear water leaves plenty of interest in the foreground. This is such a sweet image, and you captured it beautifully.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 15, 2014 at 9:15 AM

This baby is dripping with mood and I love that mirror image of the mountains, Harry. It would have been nice to have another boulder on the left, but in no way is it a deal breaker. You got some great light here and I hope you post the other image. Excellent work!

Ed

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on October 22, 2014 at 11:41 PM

Beautiful image, Harry, no nits or suggestions from me, except maybe to print this large! Congrats on the WP!

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Comment posted by William Bickle on November 14, 2014 at 8:54 AM

Hello Harry

Lookin good , excellent point of capture ! well done!

and Congrats on GOM

Bill
www.billbickle.com

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