Bow Lake, Alberta-Canada

Uploaded: March 27, 2008

Description

Location: Banff National Part, Alberta Canada. Bow Lake again from a different location and time. The emerald color of most glacial fed lakes is caused by very fine ground up rock called glacial flour. So small that it stays suspended in the water, turning the water emerald green.
Denny

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.70 mm, Model: KODAK DX7590 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Melissa Hintz March 27, 2008

Great capture, Denny. Such pretty green for the water. #887151

Michael G. Marshall March 27, 2008

Beautiful image Denny! I hope to get there some day! - Michael #5707070

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 28, 2008

Melissa and Michael, Thank you very much!!
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John Connolly March 28, 2008

You capture your marvelous countryside to perfection, Denny! Another gorgeous presentation! #5711354

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 28, 2008

Thank you, John! I appreciate the nice comments!
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Michael Umbreit March 29, 2008

Denny - This is beautiful! I love the variety of colors! - Mike #5713950

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 29, 2008

Thank you very much, Mike!
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Kristi A. Howson April 12, 2008

Such a gorgeous scene and setting Denny! #5780021

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 13, 2008

Thank you, Kristi!
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Laura E. Swan level-classic May 07, 2008

Does that fine ground up rock have minerals in it?

Which raises the question: "What are rocks made of"!(

My brother said he thought he read that it has several things...including copper. (Which would also explain the turquoises and emeralds). Have you read this too Denny? -Laura Swan #5893619

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe May 08, 2008

Laura, Whatever trace minerals are in the rock will be suspended in the water and the lake color can be anything from white to green to blue.
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