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Mountain Jewel

© Ken Smith

Mountain Jewel

Uploaded: October 05, 2013

Description

Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada. I've been here a couple of times and it's the prettiest lake I've seen.

F17, 1/60th sec, ISO 400, 21mm focal length.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 21.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 05, 2013

So beautiful. Love the snow. #1547111

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 05, 2013

Two comments, so far, and two Fav's! Not bad! :D Ken, I have never seen the Valley of the Ten Peaks look more beautiful than this. You know, it's really a tough lake at times. Moraine often has cloudy sky that blow out the light and it's hard to level, (for me at least!), but when you get it just right, it's magic!

You have magic here! You were also a mountain climber to get to this spot. I know. I have survived that "rock climb" myself! Lol...Did you have a frozen beard by the time you got back down the hill?? :D HeeHee...

Once again you have done Canada proud!
-Laura :) #10862994

John Connolly October 05, 2013

What an inspirational scene Ken! It was definately worth all the effort! #10863150

Ermanno Radice October 05, 2013

Marvelous view, wonderful place and scene, great image!! #10863164

Kathy Cline October 05, 2013

WOW I can feel the cold Ken. Super shot!
Im in Fort Walton and uploaded a sunset from National Sea Shore. Im sure you will recognize it. Have a blessed day. #10863328

Colette M. Metcalf October 06, 2013

A real beauty!!! #10863439

Michelle Alton October 06, 2013

You are (for me) at the top of the tall pile of great landscape photographers, Ken. If your heart says this is the most beautiful lake, your PHOTO is your heart on your sleeve. #10863640

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 06, 2013

P.S. I know you do not have a beard. HeeHee...

P.S.S. I agree with Michelle! #10863886

Jill Odice level-classic October 11, 2013

I can see why you would return to this beautiful place! The color of the water against the snow makes for an incredible image Ken! Into my favs, I could look at this every day and never get tired of it! #10869207

Ellen Hodges October 30, 2013

Verrry gorgeous!! #10884222

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 29, 2013

Wow, INCREDIBLE place and even better capture, Ken. Best of luck in the Golden round!!!

UB. #10910036

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 30, 2013

Ha! I'm rooting for you! :D #10910067

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 30, 2013

No doubt a winner here. Congrats!!!! #10910172

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 30, 2013

"You 'da Man"!

Great finalist Ken! Congratulations and I hope this one gets the gold! Your work is always superb...

jo ann c.
#10910312

John Connolly November 30, 2013

Congratulations on your finalist Award, Ken! #10910890

Barbara Mason November 30, 2013

I think I had picked this as a favorite Ken - Congratulations on a well deserved Finalist - onwards and upwards !!! #10910968

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 30, 2013

Congratulations Ken on your wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10910996

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 30, 2013

Congrats on your gorgeous finalists, Ken!! This one is my favorite of all your beauties! #10911009

Carol L. Fowler November 30, 2013

Gorgeous! Congrats! #10911180

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 30, 2013

We called this right. Congrats on your beautiful winner. #10911304

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 30, 2013

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Well Deserved Gold, Ken! So very beautiful!! #10911316

William C. Raco level-classic November 30, 2013

Spectacular photo, Ken
Congratulations on the win #10911334

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 30, 2013

Beautiful gold - congrats Ken! #10911765

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 30, 2013

Beautiful gold - congrats Ken! #10911766

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 01, 2013

Beautiful landscape as always Mr. Smith! Congratulations on your win! #10912031

Danny B. Head December 01, 2013

Your landscapes are always tip-top! Congrats on your win! #10912157

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 01, 2013

Well done...beautiful win Mr. Smith!
#10912270

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 01, 2013

Gorgeous winner, congratulations! #10912353

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 01, 2013

Wonderful Gold Winner Ken, congratulations!

jo ann c. #10912395

Emile Abbott level-classic December 01, 2013

Stunning winner, Congrats Ken. #10912460

John Connolly December 01, 2013

Congratulations on your gold award Ken! Well done! #10912478

Tarun Bose December 01, 2013

Congrats Ken. #10912714

Michael Frazier level-classic December 01, 2013

Congrats Sr. on your gold medal. #10912928

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 01, 2013

Congrats on your gold badge Ken, but this is a Grand Prize image to me! #10912944

Ellen Hodges December 01, 2013

Huge congrats on a gorge winner, Ken!! #10912961

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 02, 2013

Stunning, Ken!
Certainly a WINNER!
Congratulations!
~♥~ #10913377

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe December 02, 2013

All of the above, WOW! #10913404

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 02, 2013

Just stunningly beautiful, Ken. Huge congrats. #10913539

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic December 03, 2013

Sooo pretty.....Congrats, Ken. #10913932

Phyllis H. Burchett December 10, 2013

Beautiful Ken, congrats! #10918851

Merna L. Nobile December 19, 2013

Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, November, 2013 Merna
#10925589

Susan Jane Allen level-classic January 31, 2014

Gawwwwsh.... Been away a long time. Your gallery is so awe-inspiring. All these years I keep thinking it can't get better, and then it does! Wow. #10960829

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