Moraine Lake

KkayKkay Registered Users Posts: 23 Big grins
edited January 19, 2012 in Landscapes
Hello all! I've been around awhile here, but rarely post. I thought now would be a good time to jump in and post some photos. I would love any feedback offered. Thanks in advance! - Karyn

This image was taken at Moraine Lake in Banff National Park this past summer.

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And this is the Bow River, also in Banff National Park:

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  • Doug SolisDoug Solis Registered Users Posts: 1,190 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    I really like the setting and your composition. My only thought would be the sky is too bright, it doesn't look blown out but it should be darkened with a curves layer or two to add some drama to these clouds.
  • PappyRootPappyRoot Registered Users Posts: 174 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    All I can say is WOW!! Awesome work. Looking at your images I know I must throw in the towel now as I will never get as good!! Laughing.gif Thank you so much for sharing these images. clap.gif
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  • KkayKkay Registered Users Posts: 23 Big grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    Thank you for the suggestion, Doug. I'll try that. And Pappyroot, thank you for the compliment.

    Karyn
  • Allan FGAllan FG Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2012
    I like the first one great shot and great processing.
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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited January 19, 2012
    Terrific scenes, well captured. Great colors and I love the crispness of these shots as is.
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  • squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
    edited January 19, 2012
    great compositions, Karyn, but something about the first one just doesn't seem quite right. not sure if it's the shadings and color transitions in the lake, or what, but it looks just a tad unnatural. is this HDR?
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  • KkayKkay Registered Users Posts: 23 Big grins
    edited January 19, 2012
    Thanks all! Squirl033 - Yes, it's HDR from a single image. I've had others comment that the lake looks unnatural, but it really is that vibrant shade of blue. It's a color unique to moraine lakes.
  • SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited January 19, 2012
    squirl033 wrote: »
    great compositions, Karyn, but something about the first one just doesn't seem quite right. not sure if it's the shadings and color transitions in the lake, or what, but it looks just a tad unnatural. is this HDR?

    There's another lake nearby on the way to Jasper called "Emerald" Lake - and it really is emerald green. It the minerals in the water.
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  • squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
    edited January 19, 2012
    Kkay wrote: »
    Thanks all! Squirl033 - Yes, it's HDR from a single image. I've had others comment that the lake looks unnatural, but it really is that vibrant shade of blue. It's a color unique to moraine lakes.

    i figured it was HDR, Karyn. it's not the colors i find unrealistic - i've seen some of the lakes there, and they're a beautiful shade of deep blue-green. i think what bothers me is the sharp color shifts and transitions caused by the HDR, and what looks like a bit too much sharpness to the water's surface.
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