Crowfoot Mountain

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 20, 2012848 views13 comments

Crowfoot Mountain at Bow Lake, Banff, Alberta Canada

Dramatic clouds taken just before sunset at an outrageously beautiful location. We (my family as well as my husband's sister's family) were having dinner at the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge when I spotted this and while the food was tasty, I said I have to get out and catch this light. This particular location was recommended to me by a French Canadian colleague of mine at work who has visited and climbed the mountains in this area many times. This was his favorite place in Banff as it is now mine as well as my family's.

Canon 5DM2
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II at 16mm
ISO50 1sec f/22
Polarizer + 2-Stop Soft Gradient

Thanks for having a look. Larger view included.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on May 20, 2012 at 2:33 AM

Beautiful scene Eva. I seriously enjoy those moment just before the sun goes beyond the horizon. Light on a scene makes such a difference.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on May 20, 2012 at 4:05 AM

A very beautiful scene. The clouds add some interest to the sky. Perfect exposure

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Comment posted by John Fan on May 20, 2012 at 7:51 AM

Like the light and cloud, as well as the stream at foreground leads the eyes to the mountain.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on May 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Love the large version Eva. Makes me feel like I'm there. The clouds add a dynamic element.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 20, 2012 at 2:08 PM

That is a wonderful scene! Love those clouds! Very nice, Eva.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on May 20, 2012 at 6:04 PM

One of the most dramatic peaks in Banff and you've done it justice here.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on May 20, 2012 at 9:59 PM

What a spectacular sight! The light you captured is beautiful. Wouldn't you love to live right there? Okay, maybe not in the middle of January!

Chris

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on May 21, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Love those clouds and the soft light. Incredible drama. The larger image is superb, Eva.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 21, 2012 at 9:22 PM

This would be my second favorite from your trip here, Eva. That first one you posted was so powerful, but your comp here and the clouds crowning and steaming off of the peak make this one very special indeed!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on May 21, 2012 at 10:26 PM

The even light makes this very viewable, Eva. I like the textures that are found throughout the scene.

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Comment posted by dean hebert on May 22, 2012 at 12:58 AM

Great clouds. I like how the stream leads into the scene. The large version looks fantastic.

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Comment posted by Alex Mody on May 22, 2012 at 2:57 AM

Brilliant light and image!

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Comment posted by Jean Day on May 22, 2012 at 8:04 PM

The size of the mountain is realized by the ring of clouds and line of trees at its base. Lovely comp with the stream leading the eye into the scene.

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