Early Morning Sun

© Laura E. Swan

Early Morning Sun

Uploaded: August 08, 2011

Description


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

Comments

Tiia Vissak August 08, 2011

a wonderful view! #1399322

Mary K. Robison August 08, 2011

Hey, Pom! Got any of that tasty-sounding bacon left? I'll bring the eggs!
This scene is gorgeous, and so inviting. Renting a canoe to get out into the center of that lovely lake, then seeing the shoreline fully, would be heaven. (Dramamine might be another thing to pack, though.)
Bet your eyes didn't know where next to look ~ so much beauty! #9589164

Ann Coates level-classic 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. #9589168

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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.. #9589207

Douglas Pignet August 08, 2011

beautiful capture Laura w/wonderful comp & pov...well done #9589236

Michelle 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. #9589288

Paul E. Earl August 08, 2011

Would love to be there right now. Lovely capture!!! #9589369

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 08, 2011

You could sell tickets to this place Laura:-) Wonderful pov, capture and description! #9589412

Jack 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. #9589662

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 08, 2011

Wow, this is beautiful, Laura! Headed that way in Sept. Will look for this spot! #9589669

Gina Cormier August 08, 2011

WOW...so beautiful!! I love this!! #9589742

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 08, 2011

wow gorgeous! #9589812

Jean 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. #9590085

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 08, 2011

Beautiful place and capture!! #9590109

Kirsten 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.
Fav'ed. #9590189

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe 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 #9590300

Wm Nosal August 08, 2011

Beautiful Image, Laura!
Must Get My Old Slides Out...
Maybe Not
I'll Take 3 Dippy Eggs, Thank You :) #9590338

Cassie L. Woodlee August 08, 2011

GORGEOUS!! #9590462

JudyAnn Rector level-classic August 08, 2011

Stunning landscape, Laura... everything about it is perfection, EXCEPT I am NOT there!! *;o) #9590526

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 08, 2011

Gorgeous and what an awesome landscape Laura. #9590574

John 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! #9590791

Barbara Waldoch August 08, 2011

I could wake up to that any time! #9591037

Patrick Rouzes level-classic 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! #9591155

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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 level-classic 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! #9591244

Tammy Espino August 08, 2011

Your photo's certainly make me want to go there, what a good word of mouth you are! Beautiful! #9591319

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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!

#9591324

Lorna Shutter August 08, 2011

Here I am with some good Canadian Coffee! :)
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What a beautiful image, Sis! I love everything about it! ... A definite WINNER in my book!!! We're gonna have a blast! :) #9591407

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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! :)
#9591499

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 08, 2011

GORGEOUS, NL! What a magnificent place! :-) NN

My 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 #9591535

Ellen Hodges August 08, 2011

Super beautiful location and awesome capture, Laura! What a gorgoeus place!! #9591538

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 08, 2011

Dang Dooners. That will make A TON OF TEA I bet! HAHAHAHAHA! WOW! Thanks! Wait till Wm sees THAT! Lol!!!

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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 level-classic 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. #9592150

Renata Gusciora August 09, 2011

Gorgeous image and breathtaking view,Laura!Wonderful color,clarity and composition!Beautiful image!Hope you're doing fine!:-) #9592262

Carla Capra Anderson August 09, 2011

Hi Laura;
Very, very lovely/beautiful scenic image. I enjoy all the details but, am captivated by the sloping trees.
;) CC #9592522

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 09, 2011

Beautiful shot Laura; been a few years since I visited there, would love to go back! #9593522

JO 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!!!! #9593693

Rona 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! #9594135

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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 level-classic August 09, 2011

Beautiful comp and color, Laura!! #9594226

Daniella Puente August 10, 2011

WONDERFUL!!! love the red in contrast with all the natural scenery :) #9595195

Ken Smith level-classic 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!! #9596293

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 10, 2011

Hi Robert! Thanks Surfer Guy!

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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. #9609177

Kitty 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 #9609927

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 17, 2011

YUM! LETS EAT!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Gina!!!

Thank You BIRTHDAY GIRL KITTY!

Have a great week! Photobucket #9610219

Kathy Coombs August 17, 2011

I want to be there..hot as heck here! May have to take out the kayaks! #9611221

Kathy Coombs August 17, 2011

I want to be there..hot as heck here! May have to take out the kayaks! #9611222

Terry Cervi level-deluxe 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! #9611413

Tammy Espino September 25, 2011

Congrats on your awesome finalist!! :) Laura loo loo for gold~ #9691326

Cassie L. Woodlee September 25, 2011

WTG Congrats on this stunning finalist!! #9691352

Phyllis A. Houghton September 25, 2011

Great Fun in the Sun capture. Congratulations on your terrific finalist! #9691436

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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!!!
#9691841

Neal D. Hatcher September 25, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS--GOOD LUCK NEXT ROUND #9691944

Karen Kessler September 25, 2011

Congratulations on THIS one, TOO! Gorgeous scenery...I MUST GO SEE THE ROCKIES someday!!! :) #9692042

Wm Nosal September 25, 2011

Congratulations, Laura! #9692050

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 25, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, laura. #9692075

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 25, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Laura. Beautiful scene and colors. #9692203

Datha Y. Thompson September 25, 2011

Another Beautiful Scene Laura!!
Congratulations AGAIN!! WTG :) #9692588

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 25, 2011

Congratulations on another wonderful finalist Laura. Good luck. #9692615

Mary K. Robison September 25, 2011

YAY!
YAY! Yay!
YAAAAAAAY, Pom!!
Congratulations on this beautiful capture making finalist!
Best of luck next level, Kiddo!
#9692657

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 25, 2011

Huge congrats on your beautiful finalist, Laura! #9692894

Jean 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!! #9693062

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 25, 2011

I knew it! So awesome Laura,
Congrats on this finalist. Looking forward with the Gold! #9693078

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!!!!! :)
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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! #9693182

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 25, 2011

Oh, this is gorgeous, Laura!! Congrats on your finalist!! #9693189

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 25, 2011

Congratulations on another amazing finalist, Laura. #9693583

Ann Coates level-classic September 26, 2011

Congratulations again Laura, I can see why the Judges liked this. #9693714

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 26, 2011

congratulations for your fantastic finalist!!! #9693998

Stephen Zacker September 26, 2011

Fantastic scenery. Congratulations #9694263

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 26, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Laura!

jo ann c. #9694645

Lydia Williams level-classic September 26, 2011

A beauty, Laura...I just want to take the pics...No getting wet for me...awesome! Congratulations! #9695120

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic September 26, 2011

Laura

WOW just beautiful and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS on this well deserve finalist

Ysa... #9695789

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 26, 2011

Congratulations on another great finalist, Laura #9696275

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 26, 2011

Congratulations & good luck, Swanee Laura! #9696640

Joyce 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. #9696891

John Connolly September 26, 2011

A well deserved finalist award for this excellent capture Sister Laura! Well done indeed! #9697064

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 26, 2011

Well deserved for sure! Congratulations, Laura! #9697255

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 29, 2011

I SO MUCH APPRECIATE your CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!

-Laura :D #9704482

Graham Robards September 29, 2011

Belated congratulations dear little sister.
We had a lovely lunch with John and Margaret and wished you were with us.

Pat
xxxxxxx

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Amanda J. Tanner level-classic September 29, 2011

Congratulations Laura on this beautiful finalist. Some Day I want to visit this wonderful place. #9706019

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 30, 2011

Huuge congratulations on your two most fabulous finalists, MSSSLala.
What's the matter with the judges? Did they run out of gold? Yeah, that's it, isn't it? They must have run out of the gold badges :))
#9707500

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 30, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9707890

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 01, 2011

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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 :-) #9787942

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 06, 2011

Hi Merna and Kimmy! :D

You 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! #10200267

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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! #10200333

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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 #10200373

Thomas E. Hinds June 25, 2012

Well, you see, Laura, I'm committed to Maine again this fall. Maybe next fall! Would be super! #10200384

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