Glittering Sunrise Across A Muskoka Lake by David McMahon
David McMahon

Glittering Sunrise Across A Muskoka Lake by

What better place to capture a Canadian sunrise than Canoe Lake, Muskoka, in northern Ontario? I shot this in September 2005, after setting out for the town of Huntsville at about 3.30 in the morning.

I did the long drive simply because I wanted to shoot sunrise at Algonquin Provincial Park, which comprises more than 76,000 hectares of forests, lakes, and rivers.

Muskoka inspired me in many ways. Not least because it features prominently in my novel Muskoka Maharani, released by Penguin in March this year (2010).

I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my images in any way. This was shot on film, using a Canon EOS 3000.

Featured in ALL THINGS IN THE NATURAL WORLD, October 2009.

Featured in TOO BRIGHT, October 2009.

Featured in ONTARIO, July 2011.

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lake, sunrise, nature, canada, muskoka, algonquin provincial park, canoe lake, david mcmahon

Comments

  • William Bullimore
    William Bullimoreover 2 years ago

    Lovely flaring and reflection.

  • Thanks, William. I would drop everything and go back to Muskoka any time!

    – David McMahon

  • Ianua
    Ianuaover 2 years ago

    again a unique capture, David; it’s perfect! :)

  • Thank you, Lanua. Muskoka stole my heart away – and you can see why.

    – David McMahon

  • PapasGirl
    PapasGirlover 2 years ago

    this is way to beautiful..the peace that goes with it..wow.. great capture..

  • Thanks very much, PapasGirl. There was utter peace when I shot this. It was simple tranquillity.

    – David McMahon

  • cherylc1
    cherylc1over 2 years ago

    Stunning capture!!!

  • Thanks so much, Cheryl. I grew up around water, so it’s not surprising that I am drawn to it all round the world!

    – David McMahon

  • imageofpix4u
    imageofpix4uover 2 years ago

    Awesome!

  • Thanks very much, Alex. It’s a place I’d love to visit again. Muskoka took my breath away.

    – David McMahon

  • CJTill
    CJTillover 2 years ago

    Stunning capture, David.

  • Thank you, Colin. I stopped several time along the way, shooting creeks, waterways, flaming colours in the sky. It was a morning to remember!

    – David McMahon

  • Shulie1
    Shulie1over 2 years ago

    Fantastic – perfect shot!

  • Thanks, Shulie. It was a really beautiful place to be.

    – David McMahon

  • JUSTART
    JUSTARTover 2 years ago

    wonderful shot

  • Thanks, JustArt. It was a privilege to be standing there, on that crisp fall morning.

    – David McMahon

  • Scott  d' Almeida
    Scott d' Almeidaover 2 years ago

    outstanding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • Thanks, Scott. The power of Nature…..

    – David McMahon

  • carlosramos
    carlosramosover 2 years ago

    Perfectly composed and photographed, wonderful reflection !

  • Thanks very much, Carlos. It was a beautiful morning and I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time.

    – David McMahon