Forest Curtain

© Laura E. Swan

Forest Curtain

Uploaded: September 04, 2009

Description


The Stage Is Set
"Tah-Dah!"
The Forest Curtain Is
'Opening...'
...To Show You Her
Beauty & Peace.

!!! Glad you got here EARLY for a good seat! :) !!!

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CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS
S.End,Wedge Pond
Kananaskis Country, Alberta

Technicals: High Elevation, Early Afternoon...(Re: T.O.D. (Time Of Day), in some areas The Rockies are so huge that early afternoon shots are more the wise as the late afternoon sun casts quite the shadows. I shot fast (1/1000) kept my ISO high...and took it into curves to darken the forest side a bit for effect.

TAKEN YESTERDAY

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Ann Coates level-classic September 04, 2009

So glad you're back Laura. This is so beautiful. I love the framing of the dark trees leading your eye into the beautiful view. Excellent composition and capture. #1176572

Nancy J. Locke September 04, 2009

Laura, how BEAUTIFUL! Great composition and contrast. Love the placid water that leads the eye to the mountains. Gorgeous! And you captured a blue sky. :D

The best to you! Nancy J Locke #7916258

Monnie Ryan September 04, 2009

Really beautiful, Laura -- love the way you've framed the water and distant mountains with the dark trees! #7916265

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 04, 2009

Well, this is one beautiful composition, with such awesome colors in the sky and the reflections are perfect... 8o) #7916266

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 04, 2009

Hi Ann, Nancy, Monnie and Mumj!

We went for a beautiful nature walk around the Lake yesterday. Our first time doing that...I just loved these openings along the way. It seemed as if we stopped 25 times just to pause and be in AWE for a few moments before walking on!

Thanks for your kind comments!!!

-Laura :) !!! #7916316

Max Aureli September 04, 2009

Wonderful scenery Sister!! Great image my friend!!! #7916325

Renata Gusciora September 04, 2009

LOvely,Laura!Fantastic scenery and great framing! #7916525

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 04, 2009

great pov and capture Lala!!! #7916748

Tommy E. Burgess September 05, 2009

Beautiful capture with wonderful framing Laura!! #7916843

Lynne Morris September 05, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous capture Laura, lovely colours and great framing. #7917705

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 05, 2009

So beautiful, Lala!! Love the way I'm peeking through the shaded area into the glorious sunshine to view that beautiful scene!! #7918046

Wm Nosal September 05, 2009

Beautiful Shot! #7918691

Karen Kessler September 06, 2009

Thank you for saving us all seats to the BIG Show! Beautiful work on this serene shot! (Oh, and welcome back!) #7920938

Lorna Shutter September 06, 2009

Sorry I'm late for the show, Sis! Love the stage and forest curtain! Absolutely gorgeous! No wonder you love your camping trips so much ... with spectacular shows like this one! Fantastic capture! :) #7921114

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 06, 2009

FANTASTIC framing of this beautiful view, SSSLala. Very very beuatifully captured. Quite magical!! #7921164

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 06, 2009

Thank you VERY much Max, Renata, Stef, Tommy, Lynne, Teresa, Wm, CRC Sis Karen, TWIN Doone and SSSKiki!!!


What a delight to have you all here with me for the first performance of SWAN LAKE.

The orchestra is grand (The sounds of chipmunks and birds) and the seating is unlimited. (Fallen tree logs in the forest!)...

If we are lucky we will see a fish jump out of the water before the first act!

SSSKiki, no worries...you are early. People are still buying popcorn! (I don't advise this however. The bears can smell it!).

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I so enjoy your comments everyone. They encourage me very very much. :)

-Laura


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Laura E. Swan level-classic September 06, 2009

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Laura E. Swan level-classic September 07, 2009

A thank you card is in the mail, MR. Tree! :) !!!

You are SO GENEROUS!!!

#7922994

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 09, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your EFP...8o) #7930560

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 10, 2009

REALLY? I GOT ONE? Yippeeeeee! I didn't know yet! Thanks Mumj!!! #7930691

Lorna Shutter September 10, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your EFP for this gorgeous image, Laura!!!!! I'm always late for everything! :) Photobucket #7931543

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 10, 2009

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Me, too, Sis...Sorry my visit to YOUR gallery was overdue, too.

Shall we dance?

...And...Thank you!!!

L.S.. The first one...(But second born of course). #7931829

Marisol Pastor September 16, 2009

Great to see you around again Laura! This is a real beauty ... great comp, framing, color and light! #7948490

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