Peaceful Pedaling

© Laura E. Swan

Peaceful Pedaling

Uploaded: September 07, 2009

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* * * THINKING OF YOU SSSKiki * * *

!!! A Bike Riders Delight !!!

CANADIAN ROCKIES
KANANASKIS Alberta

Taken Last Week

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TV 1/1000 AV 5.0
Late Morning.
(Best For Reflections In Some Areas of the Rockies)

Still catching up with your galleries!
Thanks for your kind patience! -Laura

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 12.67 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Lynne Morris September 07, 2009

Stunning, makes me want to come cycling there Laura, beautifully captured. #1177370

Ann Coates level-classic September 07, 2009

I hope he doesn't lose his concentration looking at that beautiful view and fall off his bike. What a spectacular piece of scenery to be biking through. Fantastic capture Laura. #7921236

Tiia Vissak September 07, 2009

great colors, framing & mood! #7921241

Raymond Pauly September 07, 2009

Beautiful place and capture, Laura! #7921243

Tommy E. Burgess September 07, 2009

Gorgeous capture Laura!! I really like your comp here. Beautiful work! #7921265

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 07, 2009

beautiful!!!! #7921282

Karen Engelbreth September 07, 2009

Great shot, Laura... #7921304

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 07, 2009

OMG!!!!!!! This is SOOOOOOOO beautiful, SSSLala.
This is JUST what I needed.
I couldn't imagine a more enchanting and glorious place to ride a bike!!
I will surely keep this image in my heart every time I ride my bike.
Thank you so much for thinking of me and for submitting this wonderful image for all to enjoy, Sweet Sis.
I can't believe the calm of the water and the fantastic reflections.
A winner in my book. #7921324

Joao Martinho September 07, 2009

Great creativity and sceene capture, Laura. #7921346

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 07, 2009

Thank you everyone. He looked so happy riding around. It was my good fortune to get him in the frame.

He was going slow, Ann, and I -did- wonder if he'd ride off the path into the Lake!!! HA! ...He actually ended up stopping to enjoy it right afte this shot.

SSSKiki, I LOVE that book of yours. So many of our favorite images are in it! ;)

I was going to slip off to bed early but alas! I had fun going to each of your galleries to see your terrific work tonight, instead!

Night night all!

-Laura :) #7921379

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 07, 2009

Maybe I should offer the BP judges to have a look into MY book sometime, huh? There would be many winners that they hadn't thought of, I'm sure :0)
It was very lucky that this bike rider came into your frame at the right moment for a perfect composed shot.
I hope the judges will see the beauty of this and have it as a winner too. #7921385

Renee Doyle September 07, 2009

Wonderful perspective, comp and beautiful reflection capture Laura!! Terrific image!! #7921428

Avril Young September 07, 2009

lovely capture of this magical scene...awesome reflection! #7921431

Carolyn J. Connolly September 07, 2009

This is just GORGEOUS, Laura!! I absolutely L-O-V-E the reflection, lighting, colours and clarity here...and your composition is just OUTSTANDING, too, my friend!! :o) #7921516

Ray Clarke September 07, 2009

Wonderful place for a bike ride. wonderful scenic capture and reflections Laura.!!!(R) #7921529

Barbara Waldoch September 07, 2009

Beautifully captured, Laura! #7921535

Paul E. Earl September 07, 2009

Looks too strenuous to me! Still would be a lovely location! A beautiful image!! #7921540

Michelle Alton September 07, 2009

A perfectly wonderful shot, Laura. Showing a non-posing person in a landscape always adds that certain "something." #7921586

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 07, 2009

Lovely capture and reflection, Laura. #7921683

Monnie Ryan September 07, 2009

Gorgeous scene, Laura -- hope that biker is on some kind of trail and not trying to pedal through that high brush! ;-) What a great view he's got! #7921812

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 07, 2009

Nice capture, Laura. Beautiful scene. Love the reflection. #7921906

Ron McEwan September 07, 2009

This is a terrific image, with all the elements, very well done as usual my friend. #7922049

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 07, 2009

Thank you all!!! I enjoyed each comment very much!!!

Actually they look close to the lake don't they? This is actually a very steep hill and it was quite a ways down.

The path is single and goes all the way around the lake. I'll attach a photo or two of the very spot they were in.

Tons of bees there so they didn't stay too long!!! HA! Worked out good for me so I could get closer in to the lake for even more shots and angles.

-Laura :) #7922410

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 07, 2009

* * * #7922415

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 07, 2009

It's so well seen and captured, the addition of the biker into this fantastic landscape with the awesome reflections and all, puts it over the top. Nice job Laura! #7923857

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 08, 2009

Gorgeous reflections and capture, Laura!! #7924040

Lorna Shutter September 08, 2009

Wow! Gorgeous capture, Sis!!! Beautiful clarity and reflection! Looks like it could be an ad for something! Your hubby's a funny guy! LOL! You two are perfect for each other! :) #7926905

Jack R. Perry September 09, 2009

Wonderful shot Laura! #7929501

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 09, 2009

Hi M.T., Reynaldo, Robert, Sis and Jack...

I agree Mr Tree. Sitting is best here. There is a nice bench made of FABULOUS WOOD too. :)

I like to stand or walk with my camera so I can make it around and get pictures from every angle.

Hubby on the other hand likes to scare the tourists with his UN-SUN tan. :)

Yes Sister Doone, he can be a ham alright.

Thanks guys for the nice reviews too. I was so happy when the biker/s cruised on by! CLICK, CLICK, CLICK!

-Laura #7930436

Howard B. Cheek September 12, 2009

Interesting comp Laura..
I like this setting, and the reflection adds well. Great details & color also.
Nice one :) #7936677

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 17, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your EFP...8o) #7952660

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 17, 2009

Thank you Howard!

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Thank you Mumj!!! You are such a wonderful supportive person!

-Laura #7952680

Lorna Shutter September 18, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your EFP, Sis! Let's Dance!!!!! :) Photobucket Photobucket #7953698

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