Inspiring Photo: Weather Is Changable #12068958

Weather Is Changable

Uploaded: August 07, 2011

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The Rockies @ Bow Lake
BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Canada, Alberta.

Taken July 29th, 2011

Ground Level Here Is About 4,000 Feet In This Area...
***SO THE WEATHER CAN CHANGE MIGHTY FAST!***

A few minutes after I shot this, the wind picked up pretty badly and the rain came down cold and sideways.

You might see the wind in a few of the trees and bushes here? (West to East).

Burrr! It got Cold!
(I love it in the Rockies no matter what the weather, however! A person feels so alive there!)

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

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Michelle Alton August 07, 2011

Breathtaking--and the story even more so. #1399242

Laura E. Swan August 07, 2011

Thanks, Michelle. People often ask me what we wear here in the summer. My answer?

THE SAME AS WINTER! HA!!!!

Layer, Layer, Layer! Be ready for ANYTHING! (You can always peal things off if it warm up!)

-Laura :D

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Laura E. Swan August 07, 2011

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Monnie Ryan August 07, 2011

There's no doubt I'd love it there, Laura! Another awesome scene! #9588241

Michelle Alton August 07, 2011

It's hard to imagine feeling down in the dumps in those surroundings. Do you have a reindeer parka and leggings? #9588264

Laura E. Swan August 07, 2011

Hi Ladies!

MICHELLE ARE YOU PSYCHIC??? Lol...

*Actually* the reason I ask you is (BRACE YOURSELF) there is a building on this property. BEHIND where I stood there....Guess what they sell inside the gift shop??? (and I KID YOU NOT!) Raindeer skins. BIG ONES. $199.00 and I am NOT NOT NOT kidding. I made the party we were traveling with go inside of there and feel how soft the fur was. THEN when we got outside of there I said "You know, if California or New Yorkers Ever Saw Those there, they might throw PAINT on them!" (War against the death of animals for fur)...The shop was owned and run by Native North Americans however and they have looser laws about this. I bet if a U.S.A. person bought one it would get taken at customs however!!!

Thanks for commenting.

-Laura :) #9588276

Laura E. Swan August 07, 2011

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Michelle Alton August 07, 2011

I always think of reindeer skins when I think of REALLY COLD temperatures. Read a book about Siberia about ten years ago. People WORKED outdoors at
-50F, and all they needed was to be covered in reindeer skins from head to foot...and drink plenty of vodka! Not for me, to be sure! What happens when you need to get rid of your vodka? #9588318

Laura E. Swan August 07, 2011

I don't know but I have connections to Santa and I can ask him...Gee. I hope -HE- never hits the bottle?! HeeHee...I have heard rumors...

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John Connolly August 07, 2011

WOW! What a climate you live in Laura! Cold one moment, and freezing the next!
This is a beautiful mountain mood scene of this picturesque lake, you have presented it very well!

Sydney has just set a new winter record for the warmest 10 consecutive days in winter, the temp exceded 20ºC/69ºF each day! That is the warmest period since they started keeping records 150 years ago! #9588364

Jeff Robinson August 07, 2011

What a magnificent view Laura!! Wonderful capture and I enjoyed the extras too!! We sure could use a Canada Air Mass right now in Big-D!! #9588367

Laura E. Swan August 07, 2011

Hi John. One thing we can count on here. We -can't- count on the weather! Lol...

We do get days in the 30's c, too. Just not too many. It has been a beautiful summer filled with temps in the 70's and low 80's f. Glad you are having a mild winter, if you are!!! :D

Thanks Jeff. I'll send you some nice cool Canadian Rockies air as soon as I can. Maybe after Supper. Okay? Might take a while to get there...?

-Laura #9588402

Ron McEwan August 07, 2011

We had a day like that up at one of the other lakes. That cool weather is something I miss this summer. Bow lake is a place of a thousand photographs. Beautiful Laura #9588518

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 07, 2011

FANTABULOUS...all of them! WOW, NL! :-) NN #9588545

Stan Kwasniowski August 07, 2011

Laura, beautiful #9588998

Laura E. Swan August 07, 2011

Hi Ron! Yes. I am trying to use ones that you and Kiki might not have so we dont repeat. :) Now for Peyto Lake, I am afraid we will all three have the same shots! Lol...I hope things cool off for you guys down there soon! I'll turn my fan onto high and put it on the front porch!!!

Hi Miss Kitty! THANK YOU! You are jusgt the NN I know! :))

Mr. Tree I CAN ALWAYS count of your COUSINS! :) Thanks for being you!

Stan, Thank You! :) Nice to see you.

-Laura #9589030

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 08, 2011

A lot of mystery feel in this beautiful image, SSSCWLala. We MUST come back to visit this lake.
I was smiling at the tilting trees. In Denmark you can always tell the direction - just look at the trees! They always tilt to the east. Not all trees of course, but close to the west coast you'll never lose direction :)
Your close contact with this awesome bird must have been exciting. And you know what? I always get so excited when I meet wildlife that my hands are shaking and I forget everything I've ever learned about photography. HAHA! #9590203

Stephen Zacker August 08, 2011

Like the mood this has. Do you also talk with the animals :-) #9590306

Cassie L. Woodlee August 08, 2011

Stunning!! Ok please send some of that rain and cold to Texas, purddy please =) #9590471

Emile Abbott August 08, 2011

Our weather in Texas has be rather constant, Dry, No Rain, and Hot 105 to 115 degrees. Love the drama in the sky. #9590568

Tiia Vissak August 08, 2011

great tones, light & framing! #9590726

Tammy Espino August 08, 2011

Let me at it :) I don't even want to go outside anymore!! Beautiful!!!!!! #9591317

Ellen Hodges August 08, 2011

Super beautiful and peaceful, Laura! Verrrrry lovely! Can see why you would feel great in these surroundings!!! #9591534

Laura E. Swan August 08, 2011

Yes, SSSKiki. You are so right. Fog is so intriguing to me. Like Steve, I like the mood felt at the lake, too. Crisp and elimental!!! I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and am VERY USED TO FOG so I miss it. Not much in Calgary!!! When I am around it I am AT HOME. (With a jacket on, too! Lol!) I can't wait to see Denmark one day. :D Will you show me all the bent over little trees? (I am an easy tourist to please! HeeHee!)

P.S. I am the same way around the animals. Indeed we are SSSisters!

Hi Steve! Why Yes. I can.

Come on Elsie. Turn for Steve, Sweetie.

SEE?

Cassie, Emile, Tiia, Tammers...You poor folks in all that hot consuming weather! CoOme on up to Canada and enjoy the nice 70* weather we are having! Not hotter than 80*. I promise! :D If you can't swing the trip then just come on back and visit this image whenever you need to!

Hi Ellen! :D Thank you dear lady! The Rockies change by the minute...I love each change. You would, too, I bet. :)

-Laura :D #9591560

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 09, 2011

I would love to show you each and every little (and big) tree here, MSSSCWLala. That means that you'll have to stay here forever. HEHE! #9591941

Heather Loewenhardt August 09, 2011

This summer the weather has just been crazy in both our provinces. The mountains provide beauty no matter what the weather holds. You sure have quite the adventure as you capture these gorgeous vistas. our stories are so much fun to read. #9592162

Wm Nosal August 09, 2011

Beautiful Shot, Laura! #9593398

Laura E. Swan August 09, 2011

Oh SSister Kiki! Just DANGLE that carrot will you??? HeeHee! Thanks sweetie!

Hi Heather! You are in for a treat next week. We changed our camping dates. I'd love to meet you to PASS THE BATON as you drive through but I know this gets tricky when you have a sked to keep. Send me a BP mail with more details and we can try and work something out. :)

Hi Wm! Thanks lots! :) !!

-Laura #9593477

Mary K. Robison August 28, 2011

How'd I miss this moody-beautiful shot till now? Pom, the scenery's SO pretty, but it looks pretty gosh-darn COLD Out There!!! In The Wild!!! (Not counting the Gift Shop.)
But, as you say, the weather can change quickly... so when I win that lottery and come to visit you, I'll bring snow boots AND a bikini. Maybe if there's a particularly unique weather condition, I can wear them together...
I found your photo when I was looking at your camera link. The link alternates your photos with those of a lady named Josie, who has a delightful gallery, but very few comments on her photos. Check it out, especially the floral shots. She deserves attention!
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Laura E. Swan August 28, 2011

I paid her a visit!!! Great idea! :) !!! She does have some great work. These canon flat point and shoots are terrific and easy to use.

NOW ABOUT THIS BIKIKI IDEA OF YOURS...Now instead of picturing you in sunny California in jean shorts day and night I see you in a bikini and furry boots! HA! Very 60's, Mare! Very 60's!

Smiling here! Pommy

P.S. Thank you for always having a loving spirit towards every one. :) It's delighful and so much appreciated in this life. We are all very lucky to know you. :) !!! xo #9638740

Laura E. Swan August 28, 2011

My typing gets more and more interesting as the years unfold.

BIKIKI??? HA!

Sorry about that! #9638746

Mary K. Robison August 29, 2011

Kiki might want to have you clarify that Bi word, Pommers... :-P
I wear denim shorts for gardening on a cool day, Pom. But this weekend has turned into a true August sizzler/sauna, with high temps AND high humidity! (Aarrgh!) So I'm in the thinnest house shift available. In fact, it's 6:00 AM, and I just turned the fan back on!! Wheeeee!
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