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The Grand Opening

© Laura E. Swan

The Grand Opening

Uploaded: June 19, 2009 | Entered: April 30, 2016 01:31:37

Description

THIS IS A "MOUTH" ENTRANCE
To The Rocky Mountains.
THESE ARE VISTAS YOU CAN ONLY SEE
FROM CERTAIN PLACES AND ANGLES.

It Was A Treat To Catch One
On This Day.
Taken June 11th

CANADIAN ROCKIES
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA, CANADA

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TV 1/800 AV 7.1 - Cropped, Light Sat.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Tiia Vissak June 19, 2009

a wonderful view! #1143424

Maria Warren level-classic June 19, 2009

OMG OMG WOW THIS IS SO SO BEAUTIFUL :) GREAT JOB HERE :)

(((HUGS))) #7646240

Lynne Morris June 19, 2009

Hiya neighbour, this is a beautiful capture with wonderful colours and reflections Laura. #7646252

Lester A. Garcia June 19, 2009

Majestic! Makes me want to take a crack at these Canadian Rockies. Best regards, Laura! #7646264

Renata Gusciora June 19, 2009

Beautiful,Laura!Amazing scenery and reflections! #7646269

Ann Coates level-classic June 19, 2009

Gorgeous scene captured here Laura. Your composition is perfect. Just beautiful. #7646292

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 19, 2009

BREATHTAKING!!!!!!!! WOW!!!! SOOOOO beautiful, SSSL. Couldn't be better. Lighting and clarity are outstanding. Natural colors are superb and the reflections are awesome!!!
A very soothing and serene image. #7646295

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 19, 2009

P.S. This belongs on the cover of a Traveller's Guide!!!!!!!!!! #7646301

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 19, 2009

Very beautiful and scenic capture, Laura.

Usman. #7646325

Tommy E. Burgess June 19, 2009

Gorgeous capture of this most beautiful scene Laura!! I agree with Kirsten about the travel guide. Outstanding!! #7646344

Brett Dolsen June 19, 2009

A beautifull and scenic landscape composition Laura!!From your images Canada looks awesome too for its breathtaking scenery.No job yet but will probably begin some courses soon after being analysed for career suitability due to health issues.Brett #7646361

Nadya Johnson June 19, 2009

Nothing short of breath-taking, Laura! This one is Sheer Perfection! #7646399

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 19, 2009

Thank you so very much all. Your comments mean lots to me and I truly appreciate them!!!

It's beddy-bye time for me now. Almost 3am! I have been to your galleries tonight! Great stuff!

I'm proud to share my work with such a wonderful group of people!

-Laura #7646494

Kerry Hill June 19, 2009

What a gorgeous scene, Laura!! Beautiful colours and reflections!! Great job!! #7646510

Carolyn J. Connolly June 19, 2009

Gorgeous scenic image, Laura - just breathtakingly beautiful...and you captured it exceptionally well here!! :o) #7646512

Avril Young June 19, 2009

Stunning capture...what a sight to behold! #7646542

Renee Doyle June 19, 2009

Just gorgeous Laura!!! Love those reflections!! #7646612

Gord MacEachern June 19, 2009

Well, you sure nailed it Laura!!!! #7646673

Michelle Alton June 19, 2009

Magnificent!!! #7646701

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 19, 2009

Lovely peaceful wonderful scene, Laura. Great reflection. Love to be there. #7646776

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic June 19, 2009

Absolutely outstanding, Laura. Love the reflection. A fav for me. #7647320

Ray Clarke June 19, 2009

Stunning view, beautifully captured Laura #7647775

ROLAN NARMAN June 19, 2009

Gorgeous capture Lulu! Beautiful view and wonderful colors and reflections! Well done sis! #7648033

Julianne Bradford June 19, 2009

Woah!!Crystal clear detail, wonderful clouds,reflection and light. I bet you just had a great time taking this Laura..It is so outstanding!! #7648075

June 19, 2009

Very very beautiful image,and love the reflectios,looks like a postcard,Laura,beautiful work, #7648517

Tammy Espino June 19, 2009

Outstanding scenry capture!! :)) #7652287

Jack R. Perry June 19, 2009 1

Wow girl, I love this shot.

BTW- Your the only one that got it on my 'Twilight' photo, but then your the only one who commented - lol. #7652804

Robert K. Bemus level-classic June 20, 2009

Absolutely beautiful, Laura-- awesome shot!! #7653736

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 20, 2009

The judges are loving your work from the Rockies, Laura, and so are we!!! Fantastic tones, clarity, perspective, reflections, & mood captrued here!!! WTG!!! #7654584

Stephen Zacker June 20, 2009

Fantastic reflections and sky #7655098

Ellen Hodges June 20, 2009

Awesome and excellent capture, Laura! Unbelievably gorgeous!! #7657053

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 20, 2009

BEAUTIFUL Laura, I am really enjoying these wonderful images!! <>< #7659049

Karen Kessler June 21, 2009

Awesome POV, colors & reflection Laura! I want to go there! :) #7660860

Marisol Pastor June 21, 2009

What a beauty! Love the reflections. #7661212

David Pratt June 22, 2009

Great image Laura. Beautiful country a place I would love to visit. #7664298

Tiia Vissak August 06, 2009

very beautiful! #7821639

Gina M. Savage August 06, 2009

Amazing! So peacefull.:) #7823696

Troy Gallagher August 14, 2009

Stunning capture Laura, you captured this place very well.

Troy #7848194

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 14, 2009

Thank you all so very much!!! I entered a second one using a photo shop...Want to come by and see if you like it even better??? They are right next to each other...front page...(right now)...I am trying to do my best...at the camera and in PS combined.... :)!!!

Thanks so very much!!! -Laura #7848840


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