Jasper Park, Canada 2013
Maligne Lake Boat Dock 10/02/2013: Reached our destination but it was late morning and very cloudy so any chance of lake shots with mountain reflections was not an option. However, in the world of photography there is always something to take a picture of. Couldn't resist the red of these canoes.
Nikon D600, 24-70mm Lens @ 24mm. Three exposures: Aperture f/8, Shutter Speeds 0.6, 1/4, and 0.6 with 0.0, -0.67 and +0.67 EV. Blended together in PS6.Lake Cavell 10/02/2013: Mount Edith Cavell is a mountain located in the Athabasca River and Astoria River valleys of Jasper National Park, Canada, and the most prominent peak entirely within Alberta.
The mountain was named in 1916 for Edith Cavell, an English nurse and executed by the Germans during World War I for having helped allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium to the Netherlands, in violation of military law. It was previously known as La Montagne de la Grande Traversée (the Mountain of the Great Crossing) because it stands above Athabasca Pass.
To reach the Edith Cavell access road drive south from Jasper on the Icefields Parkway (highway 93) 5 miles and take the well-marked turnoff onto highway 93A. Cross the Astoria River and continue 28 kilometers (16 miles) on the mountain road that winds its way to the trailhead. The road is not suitable for trailers which can be left at the parking lot near the highway.
Nikon D600, 24-70mm Lens @ 24mm. Aperture f/8, Shutter Speed 1/40 second, -0.33EV, and ISO 100. Processed in PS6 using numerous filters and layers.Astoria River 10/02/2013: As the day drew to an end we headed back to Jasper along the Mt Edith Cavell Road which runs parallel to the Astoria River. As the sun was going down we came across this beautiful red/pink sky from the setting suns reflection on and through the clouds. The glacial waters always make for a colorful foreground.
Lower Waterfowl Lake 10/03/2013: Lower Waterfowl Lake and Mount Chephren, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. What can I say about this picture but it was a perfect day for capturing this shot. The snow capped mountains, blue skies, and the sun overhead brought out the beautiful green hues of the lake water.
Nikon D600, 24-70mm Lens @ 31mm. Aperture f/8, Shutter Speed 1/60 second, +0.67EV, and ISO 100. Tripod. Processed in PS6 using layers, Perfect Effects 8, and Color Eflex Pro to bring out the color of the sky and the water. Hand painted the rocks with TK Actions saturation painting to bring out the red hues.Peyto Lake 10/03/2013: Peyto Lake is the most iconic and most photographed spot in Banff. We had to hike 2 tenths of a mile to this overview with a 100 foot grade, temperature of -2ºC = 28.4ºF which made the old lungs hurt just a little but well worth it. Took a lot of pictures of this area and climbed over the railing for a short hike for a better view. Met a young couple from China and we shared photography tips and spent some time shooting together.
Peyto Lake 10/03/2013: Didn't have a fisheye lens with me and was not set up for a pano so turned the camera to an angle to capture the length of the lake. This is one of those times where you want to wait till noon or thereafter when the sun is overhead to shoot this lake as the sun brings out the blues and greens of the water.
Doug
on January 27, 2014Beautiful images. You have really stepped up your game on taking and processing. Superb captures.