Kananaskis Alberta
CANADIAN ROCKIES.

This View Was Gorgeous.
It was vast and the drop was immense.
I had to take pictures in stages to get it all in.

ENJOY THE FRESH AIR WITH ME WILL YOU?

TV 1/200, AV 7.1
Hand Held
Altitude over 5,000 Ft at this level."> Kananaskis Alberta
CANADIAN ROCKIES.

This View Was Gorgeous.
It was vast and the drop was immense.
I had to take pictures in stages to get it all in.

ENJOY THE FRESH AIR WITH ME WILL YOU?

TV 1/200, AV 7.1
Hand Held
Altitude over 5,000 Ft at this level."/>

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Come Sit With Me

© Laura E. Swan

Come Sit With Me

Uploaded: June 14, 2009

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And OVERLOOK the BEAUTIFUL
"FORTRESS ROCKY MOUNTAINS".
Kananaskis Alberta
CANADIAN ROCKIES.

This View Was Gorgeous.
It was vast and the drop was immense.
I had to take pictures in stages to get it all in.

ENJOY THE FRESH AIR WITH ME WILL YOU?

TV 1/200, AV 7.1
Hand Held
Altitude over 5,000 Ft at this level.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 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 14, 2009

very inviting! #1141107

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 14, 2009

WOW extaordinary pov and capture Lala! #7627785

Evy Johansen level-classic June 14, 2009

Oh yes, I would love to enjoy the fresh air with you, Laura :) Wonderful image!! Great composition!! #7627786

Ann Coates level-classic June 14, 2009

I so wish I could be there sitting on that chair with you taking in that gorgeous view Laura but alas it cannot be. Breathtaking scenery you have captured Laura and nice angle. #7627800

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 14, 2009

FANTASTICly composed very beautiful scene, SSSLaura. WOW! Is this a beautiful capture - with wonderful colors and fantastic clarity. A must in my favs!! #7627817

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 14, 2009

WOW what a breath taking place to rest... and chat.... I will be right there...ah, just let me get a mug of hot coffee for us! your camping series is awesome, Laura. 8o) #7627820

Jennifer L. Alder June 14, 2009

TERRIFIC!!! #7627825

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 14, 2009

Excellent comp.Laura! So inviting, I would love to sit on that bench! #7627837

Melissa G. Meiselman June 14, 2009

I would love to sit with you on this beautiful bench and look at that spectacular view taken with sharp detail, great lighting and great composition, Laura!! #7627860

Kerry Hill June 14, 2009

Gorgeous view and capture, Laura!! Beautiful!! #7627881

Ellen Hodges June 14, 2009

Should be on a postcard, Laura!! Gorgeous! #7627947

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 14, 2009

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...thanks for your invitation, just grab two cups of hot steaming coffee and I will be right there. Looks like your camping trip was a success!!

Usman. #7627949

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 14, 2009

I SO enjoyed your comments tonight all. I hope I have visited you all...Now I must go to sleep. It's almost 2AM for me. Big day for me tomorrow!

Night night and thank you all so very much again!

-Laura #7627952

Raymond Pauly June 14, 2009

Yeah!!!!... let's!! Sit there with you that is... LOL! Beautiful view... not to mention the company!! #7627982

Lynne Morris June 14, 2009

Think we might need more than one bench Laura, I want to come sit there too! Beautiful capture! #7627996

Brett Dolsen June 14, 2009

Get out the Marine Band Key of G for a little Neil Young Laura!!Im there too!!Beautifull Brett!!! #7628006

Paul E. Earl June 14, 2009

Fabulous image, Swanee! #7628059

Sherry McClead June 14, 2009

WOW Laura... this is a most excellent image... gret colors and comp... looks like there might be room for me on that bench too... sure wish I could...

Sherrybear #7628100

Gord MacEachern June 14, 2009

Beautiful pov of this beautiful spot Laura. How much camera equipment are we allowed? Seats a little small for all the takers Laura!! #7628120

Margaret R. Barry June 14, 2009

Gorgeous capture, Laura. More benches are needed! #7628405

Annie Booth June 14, 2009

Laura- I think we are going to need a bigger bench as everyone wants to do what I would love to do, sit on that bench and enjoy a fantastic day of photo shoots. The framing is incredible. Love how you took the picture from the end of the bench and the way we get to see so much of it. And that view, heavenly. The valley, the trees, the snow capped mountains, and that gorgeous sky. Breath taking sight to behold.
Remarkable work my friend.
Have yourself a wonderful day, you take care. #7628438

Jyri Vissak June 14, 2009

Beautiful composition and colours! Very inviting! #7628593

ROLAN NARMAN June 14, 2009

Absolutely sister! I'll be there in fifteen minutes! I'm just picking up the beer! I hope you have a big cooler over there! Gorgeous composition, pov, lighting and clarity Laura! Great work! #7628831

Sherry McClead June 14, 2009

Beer???? Did I hear someone say BEER???
I'm with Roland... hope you have a really big cooler... and it looks like maybe a couple extra chairs... make mine a rocker...good excersize for the knee...

Sherrybear #7628865

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 14, 2009

Ha, someone better get in touch with Max to bring Pizza!!! 8o) mmmmmmm #7628980

June 14, 2009

Very beautiful view,love this shot the look and the place are both beautiful,the bench is in a perfect spot to see all this beauty,Laura,beautiful work,

(It was just mud on my guy) #7629052

Marisol Pastor June 14, 2009

How inviting Laura! A beautiful scene, it must have been awesome to see it from the bench! #7629197

Mukesh Srivastava June 14, 2009

WOW..... real inviting and outstanding POV and colors, Laura!!!!! Sorry I am far away and can't come over there my friend..LOL!!!!!! #7629205

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap June 14, 2009

Absolutely Fantastic image Sister Laura! #7629400

Carol Sawyer June 14, 2009

I would love to if we didn't live sooo far away!! Beautiful capture, view and colors, Laura!! #7629687

Julianne Bradford June 14, 2009

Thanks for the great invitation Laura. Love the POV on the bench with those great Canadian Rockies in the background. The air is so crisp I can smell it from here in Southern California. Wonderful shot Laura! #7629689

Stephen Zacker June 14, 2009

You know I would. Like the perspective and those mountains #7629736

Tammy Espino June 14, 2009

I know I would't get close to the edge, but the seat looks inviting! Gorgeous captue :) #7629795

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 14, 2009

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:) I hope these will be good enough. :)

That would be awesome if we could all meet, for real, and go on a photo shoot of the Rockies. Maybe we should all write BP and ask them to have a summit there!!! (IN BANFF TOWNSITE!!!???)

HA!

Thanks all. I'd like to sit there with YOU, TOO!

-Laura #7629959

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 14, 2009

I was just going to say" your bench is getting crowded" & then I saw these two photos with benches- you are unique,Laura, & a riot!!! LOL
A captivating scene,Laura, & you captured it magnificently with fabulous clarity, detail,colors, perspective, colors, & mood!!!

I am with you on the 'Summit"!!!
Glad the bears did not get you.............. #7630059

Beverley Scott June 14, 2009

What a beautiful place to take a breather, Laura! Love the POV, colours and scenery! #7630104

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 14, 2009

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Carolyn J. Connolly June 14, 2009

Fabulous 'mood', perspective point of view, colours, textures, lighting, details and composition here, Laura!! I hope one day Phil and I can come all the way from Downunder to share this fabulous view with you!! :o) #7630167

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 14, 2009

There will be room on these benches for all of you!!! YOU WILL LOVE THE ROCKIES!!! I PROMISE!

Thanks guys and thanks Mumj for the beautiful GOODY basket! That watermelon is looking pretty good!

-Laura #7630231

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 14, 2009

Hey, Banff works for me!! I've always wanted to go there!! Lets get ahold of BP and see what they say!! I think congrats are in order for two EP's I just saw in you gallery Laura!! And I think I'm looking at another with this gorgeous image!! #7630321

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 14, 2009

Hi Teresa! Fancy meeting YOU here! Pull up a BENCH! ANY BENCH! HA!

Okay! Lets suggest it! BANFF it is! How would I find you in the crowd though? You'll have to bring your darling pooch and hold him up to your face. HA!

(Your icon is adorable by the way!)

Thanks for the votes of confidence on my images.

-Laura :)! #7630332

Lorna Shutter June 14, 2009

I would love to come sit with you, Sis! ... but how can I when you're not even there? Glad you gathered some more benches for the many BP members who will be coming! This is a beautiful capture of a gorgeous spot! Fabulous work! :) #7630368

Karen Kessler June 14, 2009

Wonderful POV of another POV! Excellent work on this, Sis! #7630380

Valentin M. Armianu June 14, 2009

A stunning image! #7630405

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 14, 2009

Oh...I am there Sister Lorna. I am there. I am always here. :) (and THERE...)

...huh?...

Thanks little Sis KK..

Two out of three of my camping images have gotten EFP's so far and I just got home FRIDAY! HA! This is my LUCKY WEEK and you guys are my charms! Thanks!

* * *

Hi Valentin! A new face. Thank you for your kndness toward my image here.

Thanks again to all -Laura #7630433

Barbara Waldoch June 14, 2009

Beautiful bench, beautiful view, perfect capture, Laura! #7630569

Maria Warren level-classic June 15, 2009

wow sis. this is so beautiful I want to go there :) awesome work

(((hugs))) #7630669

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 15, 2009

Mr. Tree, you were number "50" to leave a comment here on this thread. This means that you indeed win a front row seat!

A huge bonus here would be that if any UFOS fly by you will be the first to see it!!! I KNOW I KNOW! EXCITING HEY?!

Unfortunately it also means you will likely get abducted. Who wouldn't want a talking tree on their planet???

Also thank you to Maria and Barbara and everyone else here. Have a seat. First come first serve. Bring Hot Coffee or Cocoa! Beauty awaits you there!

-Laura #7632031

Jack R. Perry June 15, 2009

What a spot to spend a day or a lifetime ! #7632176

Mark Dodge June 15, 2009

I would love to sit with you, Laura. This country is full of staggering beauty. Love this composition. Your framing is perfect! #7632489

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 15, 2009

Delightful to see you have both arrived to see this beautiful place. Thank you Jack and Mark!

Pull up a bench. I think there is room next to Mr Tree and I.

Bring food. This could take a while. #7632769

Jim Baines level-classic June 15, 2009

How serene! A brilliant presentation, Laura! #7633953

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 16, 2009

HEYYY - EFPs every day now!!! Gongratulations, Sis. #7634779

Cassie L. Woodlee June 16, 2009

Laura this is so gorgeous, I would love to have a sit and join you. I could sit and look at that view for a very long time!!!! #7635572

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 16, 2009

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on your well deserving EFP...8o) #7637768

Lorna Shutter June 16, 2009

Yes, Congrats on your EFP, Sister Laura!!!!! :) Photobucket #7637905

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 16, 2009

Delightful to see you all here. Pull up a bench and enjoy the view!!!

Thank you (BP FAMILY!) so much for stopping in and for your comments and congrats for the EFP!

:) !!!

-Laura #7638103

D Jensen June 26, 2009

Wow, this is just gorgeous! #7679920

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 26, 2009

Thanks Diane! :) I was there again this week. It's becoming a special place for me! #7682308

Debbie E. Payne July 09, 2009

Love this shot, Laura. You've really been raking up the BP's lately. I'm loving your landscapes! #7723627

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 09, 2009

Hi Debbie!!! :)

Thanks lots for dropping in! Yes! The judges seem to like my Rockies images!!! It really is so beautiful up there. :) Hard not to take a good shot. :)

Night night! -Laura #7723745

Carol L. Fowler July 28, 2009

Wonderful POV to take in the gorgeous scenery! #7791518

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 28, 2009

It was so pretty there Carol! Thanks for the comment.

-Laura #7791815

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 10, 2010

Is ANYONE Still attached here??? If so, guess what??? Our VERY OWN SSSKiki is here in CANADA right now and she sat on this bench with me FOR REAL!!!! FRONT ROW SEAT!

It was SO WONDERFUL!!! HA!

-Miss Rose, Laura, Lala #8892767


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