Early Morning Sun [Contest Finalists August 2011]
Uploaded: August 08, 2011 00:20:13
Want To Have
FUN IN THE SUN
In The Great Canadian Rockies?
1) Get Up At The Crack of Dawn.
2) Have A Good Breakfast (That includes Eggs and Lazy Maple Bacon!)
3) Then Head To LAKE LOUISE in Banff National Park and
RENT A RED CANOE.
YOUR MISSION: TRY TO STAY IN THE BOAT AS IT ROCKS AND JERKS ON THAT PLACID WATER!
(HeeHee)
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TV 3.4, AV 1/400 ISO 200
Photo Taken At About 8:30 a.m. or so.
Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, Model: NIKON D90
Tiia Vissak August 08, 2011
a wonderful view! #1399322Mary K. Robison August 08, 2011
Hey, Pom! Got any of that tasty-sounding bacon left? I'll bring the eggs!Ann Coates August 08, 2011
Wow, what stunning scenery. I would be no good in a canoe, no sense of balance at all. I could go the eggs and bacon though. Beautiful capture Laura. #9589168Laura E. Swan August 08, 2011
Good morning ladies. Did I mention I DID NOT go canoeing??? HeeHee!!! And is canoeing even a word? Spell check had nothing to offer me...Lol...It might be an OMEN!Okay, so let's get down to business. How many eggs do you guys want with your lazy maple bacon???
-Laura :D #9589177
Avril Young August 08, 2011
one egg for me ;) what a beautiful place, and setting...would love to sit in a canoe and relax...Beautiful capture Laura.. #9589207Douglas Pignet August 08, 2011
beautiful capture Laura w/wonderful comp & pov...well done #9589236Michelle Alton August 08, 2011
I think I might have tried the canoe (if I had someone who knew how to paddle and steer). I don't have words for this image, though. #9589288Paul E. Earl August 08, 2011
Would love to be there right now. Lovely capture!!! #9589369Jeff Robinson August 08, 2011
You could sell tickets to this place Laura:-) Wonderful pov, capture and description! #9589412Jack Gaskin August 08, 2011
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE BUT YOUR KILLING ME ;0)LOOKS IDEAL while its just GROSS HEAR between the heat & humidity you feel like your melting. NOT EVEN AN OCEAN BREEZE yesterday.
ENJOY
Jack #9589489
Ron McEwan August 08, 2011
Oh Laura what fond memories I have of the Rockies and standing at the shore of this lake. Glad that Dale is mended so he can enjoy the travels. #9589662Courtenay Vanderbilt August 08, 2011
Wow, this is beautiful, Laura! Headed that way in Sept. Will look for this spot! #9589669Gina Cormier August 08, 2011
WOW...so beautiful!! I love this!! #9589742Stefania Barbier August 08, 2011
wow gorgeous! #9589812Jean Lechleiter August 08, 2011
Gorgeous image, Laura.We are indeed fortunate to have all this beauty virtually in our backyard! We were there in June when there was still ice on the lakes. #9590085Shelly A. Van Camp August 08, 2011
Beautiful place and capture!! #9590109Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 08, 2011
WOWOWOW!! This is AMAZING, SSSCWLala! How beautiful this is. A different angle and - WOW! Comp, colors, light - everything is marvellous here.Candice C. Calhoun August 08, 2011
The essence of the monthly theme...I am so on board with this! WTG!ccc #9590264
Stephen Zacker August 08, 2011
Like those red boats against all that blue #9590300Wm Nosal August 08, 2011
Beautiful Image, Laura!Cassie L. Woodlee August 08, 2011
GORGEOUS!! #9590462JudyAnn Rector August 08, 2011
Stunning landscape, Laura... everything about it is perfection, EXCEPT I am NOT there!! *;o) #9590526Emile Abbott August 08, 2011
Gorgeous and what an awesome landscape Laura. #9590574John Connolly August 08, 2011
This sounds like a great plan Laura! There is nothing like being in the great outdoors, and the scenery here is gob smacking! I would love a few sunrise walks around this lake! #9590791Barbara Waldoch August 08, 2011
I could wake up to that any time! #9591037Patrick Rouzes August 08, 2011
WOW, Swanee Laura, what a magnificent scnene and exceptional capture of it! You have all the elements of a winner here, my friend, & hope to see this again! WOW, again! #9591155Laura E. Swan August 08, 2011
Okay you guys! It's 9AM (MPT...Mtn Pretend Time).I have breakfast cooking!
How do you want your eggs cooked? Mary brought eggs. Ann and Avril...oh and the coffe is on...I am GOOD at cooking eggs! Just watch me!
And of course only Canadian Lazy Maple Bacon will do!
Dipping eggs for Wm...3 of them Wm? Are you sure??? HeeHee...THAT's A LOT OF PROTEIN!
I guess we'll need it for the HIKE we all go on after we watch people CANOE!
Sister Lorna will be giving butterfly chasing lessons. 10AM for those of you who prefer not to hike.
Lorna did you bring the coffee?
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR WONDERFUL COMMENTS.
If you like this image you'd LOVE this place.
-Laura :D #9591199
Reynaldo D. Reyes August 08, 2011
If I may also join the fun please, this place is just absolutely phenomenal and you guys are just making me hungry. Love the very awesome light and Turquoise water ~ looks like winner to me too! #9591244Tammy Espino August 08, 2011
Your photo's certainly make me want to go there, what a good word of mouth you are! Beautiful! #9591319Laura E. Swan August 08, 2011
Reynaldo, good to have you here! Care to take a dip in this icy cold water?Mr Tree Says If You Don't Like To Swim (in ice water) He Will Help Keep You In The Canoe!!
Right Mr Tree? You could do that. - for sure. HA!
Well lets sit down and talk it over while we eat!
Lorna Shutter August 08, 2011
Here I am with some good Canadian Coffee! :)Laura E. Swan August 08, 2011
HI SISTER!!! Mmmmmm! That smells SO DARNED GOOD! (We can ALWAYS count on good old Timmy H.!)Keep that coffee pouring!
Yah! This is already a blast, Dooners! Wm wants decaf tea however... :) That can be arranged!!!
-Gooners #9591419
Lorna Shutter August 08, 2011
One special decaf tea coming up for Wm! Just have to boil some water. Hope he likes Earl Grey! :)Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 08, 2011
GORGEOUS, NL! What a magnificent place! :-) NNMy frog didn't get a EP so I don't think it's a winner in their book! LOLOL #9591512
Neal D. Hatcher August 08, 2011
Simply beautiful #9591535Ellen Hodges August 08, 2011
Super beautiful location and awesome capture, Laura! What a gorgoeus place!! #9591538Laura E. Swan August 08, 2011
Dang Dooners. That will make A TON OF TEA I bet! HAHAHAHAHA! WOW! Thanks! Wait till Wm sees THAT! Lol!!!*
Kitty I think they must have seen the movie and clicked your image off of their screens REALLY REALLY FAST. It's the only explaination I can imagine. They were scared.
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Hi Neal. Thank you and thanks for chosing me as a FAV Photog today. Very kind of you.
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Hi Ellen. I know. I can't get enough of this place. And it is so quiet there. Almost eerie. You can feel it across the whole lake almost. It's very strange. Sound is very dense there. Amazing place.
Thank you all!
-Laura :D #9591571
Heather Loewenhardt August 09, 2011
What time is breakfast. I am not that far away so I'll be there soon. What a beautiful display of this majestic vista of Lake Louise. That glistening water and that pop of red among the lush greenery makes this a peaceful and serene moment captured by you and your camera. #9592150Renata Gusciora August 09, 2011
Gorgeous image and breathtaking view,Laura!Wonderful color,clarity and composition!Beautiful image!Hope you're doing fine!:-) #9592262Carla Capra Anderson August 09, 2011
Hi Laura;Randy D. Dinkins August 09, 2011
Beautiful shot Laura; been a few years since I visited there, would love to go back! #9593522JO ANN CLEVELAND August 09, 2011
Absolutely gorgeous Laura, a beautiful place!jo ann c. #9593620
Tammy Espino August 09, 2011
You had me until the boat!! Don't they have peddle boats? lol BEAUTIFUL!!!! #9593693Rona L. Schwarz August 09, 2011
Ummm... this is so gorgeous, Laura! Paddy's wonderful dedication made me realize that it's been ages since I've paid you a visit! Far too long...sorry I have been so derelict...and your gallery is so much fun to visit, too! This is a stunning example of your marvelous talent coupled with Canada's extraordinary beauty - a perfect combination! Hope you've been well, my friend! #9594135Laura E. Swan August 09, 2011
Hi Tammy (I didn't see you up their earlier!) and Heather and Renata. Carla, Randy, Jo Ann, Tammy again, and Rona!I so love having you here. And doesn't the cooking bacon smell delicious? The BEARS THINK SO, TOO!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEARS???????? RUN!!!!!!!!!!!
Rona, how funny. I just said ALMOST the same thing in YOUR gallery tonight. It has been a while and so great to touch base! :) !!!
TAMMY...IF YOU WILL GET IN THE BOAT I WILL, TOO. What do you think???
Thanks all. Loved all of your comments!
-Laura :D #9594163
Robert K. Bemus August 09, 2011
Beautiful comp and color, Laura!! #9594226Daniella Puente August 10, 2011
WONDERFUL!!! love the red in contrast with all the natural scenery :) #9595195Ken Smith August 10, 2011
that's just part 1 of the day...then you have to hike to the tea place that overlooks the lake...several thousand feet higher! :-) Beautiful scene, Laura...lucky you for living so close to this pristine beauty!! #9596293Laura E. Swan August 10, 2011
Hi Robert! Thanks Surfer Guy!*
I do, too, Daniella! Thanks For The Gallery Visits Today! So nice of you!
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KEN! I JUST heard about the Tea House this last trip. Never knew it exsisted! I take it you did this! WOW! One day I will make it a goal. Is it like a 3 hour walk or something?
Wonderful comments everyone! Thanks so much!
-Laura #9596376
Gina M. Savage August 17, 2011
I love the crop and you once again captured a beautiful scene. #9609177Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 17, 2011
2 Eggs over easy, 3 strips of that awesome bacon and a HUMONGUS serving of this incredibly beautiful scene! :-) K #9609927Laura E. Swan August 17, 2011
YUM! LETS EAT!!!!!!!!!Thank you Gina!!!
Thank You BIRTHDAY GIRL KITTY!
Kathy Coombs August 17, 2011
I want to be there..hot as heck here! May have to take out the kayaks! #9611221Kathy Coombs August 17, 2011
I want to be there..hot as heck here! May have to take out the kayaks! #9611222Terry Cervi August 17, 2011
I love your description under the image, Laura! LOL!! And what a beauty it is!!! Isn't Banff a wonderful place to spend some time! #9611413Tammy Espino September 25, 2011
Congrats on your awesome finalist!! :) Laura loo loo for gold~ #9691326Cassie L. Woodlee September 25, 2011
WTG Congrats on this stunning finalist!! #9691352Phyllis A. Houghton September 25, 2011
Great Fun in the Sun capture. Congratulations on your terrific finalist! #9691436Laura E. Swan September 25, 2011
Hi Family! What excitment to see this one got a finalist just now! And I see another one in my gallery, too! Somehow I missed the notifications???What a thrill and it's even BETTER because all of you are and were here with me!
ALL FOR ONE and ONE FOR ALL!!!
THANK YOU and THANK YOU BetterPhoto.com.
I'm truly feeling honored! :D
-Laura, LooLoo, Lala, Sis, "Hey Girl", and "Look! There goes one of the BP Finalists!!"...(I'm sure people say this as I pass them by at the local mall. Wouldn't you think?) #9691547
Kelly Alholinna September 25, 2011
Congratulations Laura!! This is gorgeous!!!Neal D. Hatcher September 25, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS--GOOD LUCK NEXT ROUND #9691944Karen Kessler September 25, 2011
Congratulations on THIS one, TOO! Gorgeous scenery...I MUST GO SEE THE ROCKIES someday!!! :) #9692042Wm Nosal September 25, 2011
Congratulations, Laura! #9692050Tammy M. Anderson September 25, 2011
Congrats on a beautiful finalist, laura. #9692075Kay E. Mahoney September 25, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist, Laura. Beautiful scene and colors. #9692203Datha Y. Thompson September 25, 2011
Another Beautiful Scene Laura!!Heather Loewenhardt September 25, 2011
Congratulations on another wonderful finalist Laura. Good luck. #9692615Mary K. Robison September 25, 2011
YAY!Kathy Salerni September 25, 2011
Huge congrats on your beautiful finalist, Laura! #9692894Jean Lechleiter September 25, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS Laura!!!The lakes of the Canadian Rockies fared well this month.My Emerald Lake got Finalist too! #9692975
Ellen Hodges September 25, 2011
Huge congrats on your awesome and well deserved finalists, Laura!! VERY best luck in the next round!! #9693062Reynaldo D. Reyes September 25, 2011
I knew it! So awesome Laura,Lorna Shutter September 25, 2011
Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on both of your beautiful Finalists, Sis!!!!! Couldn't be happier for you!!! Good luck in the next round!!! Let's dance with Doogie Howser and Elmo!!!!! :)Rona L. Schwarz September 25, 2011
Save me a place and I'll be there! How I've always wanted to go...This is marvelous, Laura - beautifully composed with gorgeous colors and exquisite detail and clarity - simply splendid! So sorry I haven't been around much these past two months, but thanks for stopping by anyway. And HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! #9693182Terry Cervi September 25, 2011
Oh, this is gorgeous, Laura!! Congrats on your finalist!! #9693189Bojan Bencic September 25, 2011
Congratulations on another amazing finalist, Laura. #9693583Ann Coates September 26, 2011
Congratulations again Laura, I can see why the Judges liked this. #9693714Stefania Barbier September 26, 2011
congratulations for your fantastic finalist!!! #9693998Stephen Zacker September 26, 2011
Fantastic scenery. Congratulations #9694263JO ANN CLEVELAND September 26, 2011
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Laura!jo ann c. #9694645
Lydia Williams September 26, 2011
A beauty, Laura...I just want to take the pics...No getting wet for me...awesome! Congratulations! #9695120isabel C. Zepeda September 26, 2011
LauraWOW just beautiful and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on this well deserve finalist
Ysa... #9695789
Emile Abbott September 26, 2011
Congratulations on another great finalist, Laura #9696275Patrick Rouzes September 26, 2011
Congratulations & good luck, Swanee Laura! #9696640Joyce S. Court September 26, 2011
Wow, how blessed you are to have the opportunity to photograph Lake Louise and all of the other attractions in the Rockies, some of the most beautiful sights in the world. #9696891John Connolly September 26, 2011
A well deserved finalist award for this excellent capture Sister Laura! Well done indeed! #9697064Courtenay Vanderbilt September 26, 2011
Well deserved for sure! Congratulations, Laura! #9697255Laura E. Swan September 29, 2011
I SO MUCH APPRECIATE your CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!
-Laura :D #9704482
Graham Robards September 29, 2011
Belated congratulations dear little sister.Pat
xxxxxxx
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Amanda J. Tanner September 29, 2011
Congratulations Laura on this beautiful finalist. Some Day I want to visit this wonderful place. #9706019Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 30, 2011
Huuge congratulations on your two most fabulous finalists, MSSSLala.Nancyj E. Hovey September 30, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SLaura E. Swan October 01, 2011
SO VERY MUCH Pat, Amanda, Sabrina, SSSKirsten and Mumj!!!
You guys are tops and I owe each of you a nice visit!
This was a thrill to get even if they ran out of Gold Badges! HeeHee!!!
-SSSLaura :))) #9710263
Merna L. Nobile October 13, 2011
Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
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Kim Andelkovic November 06, 2011
Totally outstanding......love it, my kinda thing.......your photography is amazing my friend :-) #9787942Laura E. Swan November 06, 2011
Hi Merna and Kimmy! :DYou two ladies sure know how to make an artist feel great! I really love this lake in the Canadian Rockies and caught the light at just the right time of day.
Thank you for all that you said!
-Laura :D #9788058
Thomas E. Hinds June 25, 2012
Never saw this, Laura! Absolutely beautiful! Big belated congratulations on this fantastic Finalist! #10200267Laura E. Swan June 25, 2012
Thanks Tom! This is such a favorite spot in the Rockies for me. Very special place. There is a certain "quiet" there and voices can echo across the lake. Very strange place in the Canadian Rockies. A must see in life if you are able to!!LAKE LOUISE, Banff Alberta, Canada. #10200318
Thomas E. Hinds June 25, 2012
I agree, Laura! Long before I'm able to buy such a high tech auto as you so splendidly rendered in your posting! I should just make it up there in whatever I've got! I've wanted to visit Banff since I first saw photos of it! Which was not long after they made cameras, I think! LOL! #10200333Laura E. Swan June 25, 2012
Tom, get those quarters dropping into your dream trip can and make it happen! A few tanks of gas and you are here! :D #10200373Thomas E. Hinds June 25, 2012
Well, you see, Laura, I'm committed to Maine again this fall. Maybe next fall! Would be super! #10200384Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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