Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake is a glacially fed lake in Banff National Park, 14 kilometres outside the Village of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 6183 feet (1884 m). The lake has a surface area of 0.5 km².
The lake, being glacially fed, does not reach its crest until mid to late June. However, when it is full, it is a beautiful shade of blue. The lake gets its color from the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake on a continual basis. source: wikipedia
Taken with a Nikon D70s with a 18-200mm Sigma lens
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Lois Bryan
oooooo Brendan … this is soooooo sharp and crisp … I’m feeling a little chilly just looking at it!!! Delicious blues … sooooo serene and clear!!!! LOVE it!!!
sunsetgirl
This is beautiful!! I love the color of the still, blue lake!
That’s neat how the color comes from the rocks at the bottom!
Béla Török
Oh Brendan,this capture is really outstanding! Fabulous work my friend!
Audrey French
This is gorgeous! I love the bright blue colors, very nicely done.
Mary Campbell
This looks like heaven on earth.. wonderfully captured forever in your picture.
Lucindawind
gorgeous .. you are soo lucky to have a nice blue sky that day .. I was just there and all I got were clouds
Mary Campbell
Really, it looks like you had to hike in to some remote area to get this, you mean there is a road or hotel nearby?
Brendan Schoon replied
Well it was a short hike not to steep! A parking lot at a distance of 300 meters and buses full of people!! If you will visit Moraine Lake someday make sure you’ll make your visit before 11am otherwise it will be very very crowded. Brendan
Tom Vaughan
this really sparkles.. nicely done!
henrihan
This is a great capture Brendan,Moraine Lake is truly wonderful.Henri
SkyFoxFPP
A+ – nothing more to say. Whoa!
Holly Werner
Stunning shot. Love the colors and crop.
PicsAndClicks
Gorgeous! Love the colors!
Andrew Widdowson
Simply beautiful. Great photo :)
Lyn Evans
Oh my goodness this is awesome!
Arrowman
A superb image, such bold colours – Colin
mazzfarrell
Photo Docky this is just wonderful, its like a place in New Zealand but cant remember the name
mazzfarrell
I think it is lake tekapo
Nuno Pires
Great photo, nice composition and colors, must be really something live! =)
rodsfotos
A very beautiful mountainous backdrop to this beautiful composition of Moraine Lake Breandan, well captured indeed,
Regards, Rod.
Sandy Stewart
Very nicely taken, with perfect dof and exposure! You certainly took this shot during a time when lighting was perfect to capture those amazing mountains so nicely!!!
Brendan Schoon replied
Thank you so much for this encouraging comment. Truly appreciate your kindness. I think I took this shot around 10:30 am! Brendan
Sandy Stewart
You are so welcome! I thought it must have been taken in the morning, because, we were there around 3:00pm and the sun was behind on the right side of the mountain range. I will certainly know what time to visit next time! :)
Mariaan Krog
Magnificent vista! Great shot.
Basia McAuley
Whoah! Magnificent.
Brendan Schoon replied
Thank you so much!!!
BlindVision
great shot…
Larry Llewellyn
Did you know this is called “Lake of Ten Peaks” and it was on the back of our old Canadian $20.00 bill, for years… I love this area.. Peyto Lake is my favorite….! Thanks for sharing…
Brendan Schoon replied
I know Valley of the Ten Peaks but never known that the lake was called the same. The area…. I could have hiked there for many many hours, but unfortunately Canada has too many beautiful places you must see on your trip. So I couldn’t stay long in this area. I will come back!! Such a shame they don’t use those old bills anymore. Thank for your comment. Much appreciated. Brendan
Claire Farley
Stunning natural beauty, captured very nicely. The colours are terrific.
pinkT
Beautiful photo, I have been to the Banff area just once basically passing through, Would love to go back such a beautiful area. Great crisp photo nice job.
Diane Schuster
Beautiful shot, love it in the frame. The color of the water is unbelievable!
Virginia N. Fred
This is a beautiful view the focus is so crisp well done…gina
ryenart
Superb colours! What a great capture!
Joyce Dickens,...
Gorgeous capture…..so serene….......beautiful work!
Brent Monger
WOW!!! An amazing shot!!
Heloisa Castro
gorgeous!
ScarlettVeith
Beautiful capture :D
helmutk
Wonderful image !!
John Dekker
stunning Brendan, just about my favourite landscape on earth and you’ve have captured it sublimely.
James Egbert
This is one place I hope to visit soon before I move to Alaska! You have photographed this wonderfully, great balance in composition.
Mohsen Bayramn...
Yes, beautifully captured my friend. lovely view point and excellent use of light/colors.
Well done!
Lisa Ouillette
Awesome!! I need to go here… my aunt and uncle said i should too! It’s beautiful
tasadam
A powerful image – one can imagine standing there sucking in the crisp air and admiring an inspiring view.
Well presented!
Donna Adamski
A stunning capture…love it :)
I have to remove it from the #12 Great Features group….cleaning house to rid some of the almost 300 pages….Please re-submit….Thanks
TheCuke
You have some spectacular shots.
David Parkin
Absolutely stunning photograph, the colours / light is gorgeous.
Frank McCafferty
Outstanding Image Fab light & Colours So Perfect Sir Ten out of Ten Fab Gallery you have Thanks for Fav and comments Frank Best Wishes
Erhan OZBIYIK
Great – Superb shot my friend !!! WOW = World of Wonder
Rany Lutz
Spectacular!
Kasia Kotlarska
Beautiful!!
Kay Martin
What a beautiful landscape, Brendan. This is wonderful. I’ll have to make it one of my favorites to come back and visit.
drec
Beautiful.
Lorraine Parra...
Such a glorious view and shot. Brendan…..it was cloudy and dull when I was there, so I’ll gaze at your wonderful vista shot.. cheers, Lorraine
GayeL Art
Simply breathtaking!!!
MelanieSpeaks
Wow…stunning shot
Mark Peterson
Gorgeous! especially viewed large…
redrosedigital
A wonderful melange of blues. The turquoise of the lake is fabulous – glacial water in NZ is like that too (I was there in August).
David Murphy
this is nothing short of being a stellar shot, Brendan!!
clarity, colour, dof, comp, and the wow factor….....
Fave…....!!
Pamela Jayne S...
lovely capture the colours are gorgeous!
Shannon Donovan
Simply pristine capture Brendan!!
lorilee
A gorgeous view – just beautiful!!!! Congratulations!!
Adam Bykowski
Awesome and stunning. I have always wanted to visit a place like this; you have given me the next best thing. I feel like I have seen and commented on this image before, somewhere else. Shutterpoint perhaps?
wildrider58
An amazing shot!!
janfoster
truly great capture Brendan : )