Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Uploaded: September 28, 2012 12:18:22

Description

This is a massive Canadian Chateau style hotel commissioned originally in 1887 by Van Horne, Canadian Pacific general manager as a "Mountain Playground of the world" for the rich and famous. Although the railroad was re-routed the hotel has gone from strength to strength.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Tiia Vissak September 28, 2012

a wonderful capture! #1488998

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 28, 2012

Wonderful colors, tones, clarity, pov , scene & mood here, Emile! Great info too, my friend! WTG!
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Debbie Bray September 28, 2012

For the rich and famous? Book me in Emile!! Hehee!! Great capture, and love the info you supplied us with too! #10345278

Robert R. Goodman September 28, 2012

Hi Emile,That is a famous hotel my friend.Beautiful capture,have never seen this view!!! #10345354

Phyllis A. Houghton September 28, 2012

Like Bobby, I don't think I have seen this view. You really showed its grandeur with a hill behind and miniature cars, boat and people in the foreground. Have a great weekend, Emile!
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Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 28, 2012

Great pov and capture Emile! #10345425

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 28, 2012

Nice capture, Emile. Looks like a beautiful place to stay in. #10345509

Stan Kwasniowski September 28, 2012

Emile, you are the best travel agent we have lol #10345700

Joy Rector September 29, 2012

gorgeous shot #10346202

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 29, 2012

Thanks Tiia, Patrick, Debbie, Bobby, Phyllis, Jeff, Kay, Stan and Joy. #10346283

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 29, 2012

What a gorgeous scene, Emile, and your perspective with the hotel is amazing!

Debby #10346493

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 29, 2012

Thanks Debby. #10346675

Anita Hogue October 02, 2012

Oh My, how beautiful! #10351968

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 03, 2012

Thanks Anita. #10353093

Phyllis A. Houghton October 06, 2012

Congrats on this EFP! #10357596

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 06, 2012

Thanks Phyllis. #10357990

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