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Counterpoise

by Ian Cox-Leigh

Category: Earth, Sea & SkyAdded August 27, 2009668 views

Mountains, Flowing Water, Trees, Sunrise/Sunset

Keywords: Jasper, Alberta, Canada, National, Park, NP, Boreal, Forest, Stream, River, Whirlpool, Twilight, Gloaming, Dusk, Turquoise, Purple

Taken well after sunset, the Whirlpool River winds its way through the boreal forest towards its junction with the Athabasca. Yes, the water really is that colour -- glacial dust clouds the water and makes it a surreal turquoise.
Image Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA