Natural landscapes: where the river runs clear

SUNRISE ON THE BOW RIVER, BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA

I had to scramble down through thigh-deep snow to get from the road to the shores of this river in Canada’s best-known Rocky Mountain park. But when I look at this photograph, the discomfort (and the wet pants) were absolutely worth it. I moved quickly – before the sky became too light – to use a darkening filter on the sunrise, so it wouldn’t be too bright compared to the ground. Nikon D90, tripod, polarizing filter, two-stop hard-edge graduated density filter, enhancing filter.

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Tags: Alberta, Banff National Park, Canada, Fine art photography, Frank King, mountain photography, nature photography, nikon d90, not HDR, Rocky Mountains, snow, winter

12 thoughts on “Natural landscapes: where the river runs clear”

adrianpym on December 12, 2012 at 11:29 am said:

Stunning image, really like the way you have captured the light in this.

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- Frank King Photos on December 12, 2012 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words. 🙂
  
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RobynG on December 13, 2012 at 7:51 am said:

Stunning! Banff is so beautiful and you captured her magnificently. Blessings, Robyn

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- Frank King Photos on December 13, 2012 at 8:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the very nice words, Robyn. 🙂
  
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Jim Ross on December 13, 2012 at 9:12 pm said:

Absolutely beautiful work Frank!!!

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- Frank King Photos on December 13, 2012 at 9:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks, pal!
  
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RCNaturephotos-Rachel Cohen Photography on December 13, 2012 at 9:37 pm said:

So beautiful Frank!!

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- Frank King Photos on December 14, 2012 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks Rachel. Always appreciate your support! 🙂
  
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Brian Comeau on December 23, 2012 at 7:25 pm said:

Beautiful shot Frank. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

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- Frank King Photos on December 23, 2012 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Right back atcha, pal. 🙂
  
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sumani on January 23, 2013 at 1:31 pm said:

ohh my god! love ..love it! beautiful :):) ❤

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- Frank King Photos on January 23, 2013 at 1:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks for your kind words! 🙂
  
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