Placid Moments

© Laura E. Swan

Placid Moments

Uploaded: August 06, 2009

Description

CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS
"WEDGE POND"
South End

This Is A Special View That Cannot Be Seen
From Many Vantage Points In
THE CANADIAN ROCKIES
This Is What Is Called
A MOUTH.
It's A Straight Shot Through And Wind Patterns Bring Fast Changing Weather Whizzing
Right Through These Mouthes

* * *
RESUBMIT WITH BETTER PS APPLIED
1/800 7.1
ORIGINAL ENTRY WILL BE NEXT TO THIS ONE
IN MY GALLERY FOR COMPARISON.

I Will Catch Up Later Friends.
Must Sleep.
Last Night It Was 4am.
Thanks All! -Laura :) !!!

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

Maria Warren level-classic August 06, 2009

hey sis. another beautiful photo the edeting is so good nice job:)

(((hugs)))♥♥♥ #1164506

Brett Dolsen August 06, 2009

Beautifull composition and I can feel that Canadian Rockies air in this one Laura!!Great treatment!Brett #7821609

Lynne Morris August 06, 2009

Gorgeous scenic capture Laura, wonderful colours and reflections. #7821619

Tiia Vissak August 06, 2009

a great view! #7821642

Alex T. Mizuno August 06, 2009

Oh my, this is really spectacular Laura! You composed perfectly with the beautiful reflection! Excellent work!! #7821653

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 06, 2009

and a big WOW Lala... it's SUPERB!!!!!! #7821665

Renata Gusciora August 06, 2009

Totally breathtaking!Incredible beauty,Laura!:-) #7821670

Ray Clarke August 06, 2009

So beautiful, lovely capture Laura.!!!(R) #7821672

Ann Coates level-classic August 06, 2009

Such beauty Laura and it really really pops with your photoshop work. Excellent work. #7821692

Stan J. Bendkowski August 06, 2009

Beautiful view and capture, Laura! #7821718

Jyri Vissak August 06, 2009

Beautiful composition and colours! #7821726

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 06, 2009

SOOOOOOO beautiful, SSSLLL!! Tranquil and serene. The colors are amazing. This would be a wonderful wall hanger in a meditation room. #7821753

Kerry Hill August 06, 2009

Absolutely beautiful, Laura!! Fantastic job!! #7821762

Paul E. Earl August 06, 2009

Gorgeous!!! #7821795

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 06, 2009

Hi Everyone! Well so much for going to bed early! I meant to but then saw your contest enties and well...I had to stay. So, I have been to them all and I thank you so much for coming to mine. Each and everyone.

I am thrilled that you like this make over image. I will now go to sleep with a smile on my face...

Night night all!!! -Laura #7821817

Michelle Alton August 06, 2009

Wow...how many places like this could there possibly be on one camping trip?

Breathtakingly beautiful, Laura.

You are confined to bed for 8 hours -- at least-- tonight! #7821856

Yulianto Soeroso August 06, 2009

love the reflection and composition #7821927

Renee Doyle August 06, 2009

Stunning Laura!!!!!!!!!!! #7821988

Colette M. Metcalf August 06, 2009

Just gorgeous!!!! #7822103

David Pratt August 06, 2009

Nice work in PS Laura. There is a ton to learn. #7822116

Stephen Zacker August 06, 2009

Great reflection #7822157

Carol Sawyer August 06, 2009

Beautiful scene, colors, reflection and work, Laura!! #7822207

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 06, 2009

This is Beautiful Laura - Outstanding comp, colors and capture! Jeff #7822330

Mary L. Graham August 06, 2009

Gorgeous landscape Laura!! =) #7822408

Monnie Ryan August 06, 2009

Wow -- those colors really pop! Beautiful scene, Laura! #7822676

Carla Metzler August 06, 2009

Beautiful! #7822680

Margaret R. Barry August 06, 2009

Beautiful composition, colors and reflections, Laura! #7823109

David M. Montero August 06, 2009

WTG Laura! Very nice capture. #7823205

Robert S. Grauer August 06, 2009

Laura its a beautiful shot but I like the original post better than the re-edit for a few reasons. Contact me to find out why. Bob G.

P.S. I see that teacher hiding behind a tree on the right side. Someone needs to take away her ruler and prosecute her for adult abuse. #7823237

Daniella Puente August 06, 2009

Like this view also very much! great DOF to see every detail in focus :) #7823312

Gina M. Savage August 06, 2009

Hummm...it is hard to choose because it is such an amazing capture, but I think I like the first submit best. Anyhow, beautiful and I wish I were there to see in person.:) #7823707

ROLAN NARMAN August 06, 2009

Gorgeous image and work of this beautiful scenery Laura! #7823783

Ellen Hodges August 06, 2009

Wonderful capture, Laura! Soooo very beautiful!! #7823893

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 06, 2009

BEAUTIFUL reflective image Laura, wonderful comp and gorgeou colors and lighting!! <>< #7824087

Ellen Hodges August 06, 2009

Wonderful capture, Laura! Soooo very beautiful!! #7824147

Nadya Johnson August 06, 2009

Terrific capture of this awesome vista! I do like this one better than yesterday's... the colors are richer, the light more vivid. "It rocks!" (You too, ey -- 4 s.m? Are we nuts???) #7824274

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 06, 2009

YEP! 4 a.m. IS nuts Nadya! But there you are!!! :) !!! DO WE NEED HELP ???

Thank you Nadya and Ellen, Nancy, Bro Rolan, Gina, Daniella, Robert, David, Margaret, Carla, Monnie, Mary, Jeff, Carol, S.Z., Dave, Colette, Mr. Tree, Renee, Yulianto, and Michelle! :)

I appreciate all the feedback and those of you who had suggestions via e-mail! YES! There sure is a lot to learn!!!

Much appreciated!!!

-Laura :) #7824302


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