Pristine Waters
Photo taken at Morraine Lake, Banff Nation Park, Alberta, Canada.

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Smudger
excuse me – Bloody Stunning
Sean Jansen replied
Cheers Steve !! Many thanks, the waters here are just the most beautiful color I have ever seen. Glad you like : )
Sharona
Absolutely stunning Sean. The colour of the water is divine such a gorgeous blue – and the sun just dances off the ripples. So simply beautiful.
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks my friend for your beautiful comment : ) It is a site to see. One of the most gorgeous spots around : )
Georgie Hart
Wow, what astonishing water… a lovely view!
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks Georgie !! Its a one of our most photographed lakes. You can see why. Appreciate your wonderful comment !!
brendanscully
Big…...lake…...
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks Brendan ! Appreciated : )
Azzurra
wow i love this…awesome ♥♥
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for your lovely comment ! Appreciated : )
Yvonne Less
What a blue!! Stunning! :)
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for your awesome comment. Appreciate your stopping by !
Yool
Instand favorite Sean…...WOW!!!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so kindly Yoo for the fav add !! Glad you like this one : )
scoob29
Stunning sean fav indeed,xx
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks Susan for your wonderful comment and fav add !! glad you enjoyed seeing this one : )
BarbL
The colors in this are amazing, Sean! You truly do live in Heaven!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks Barb for your wonderful comment ! There are so many gorgeous spots in the mountains here. One could spend months out here and not see them all !!
Deborah H. Benoit
Simply stunning Sean!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks Deborah for your lovely comment !! Greatly appreciated : )
Antanas
amazing…..
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks Antanas : ) appreciated, Love your photo too : )
LudaNayvelt
wow, what a view! wonderful
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks Luda, so glad you enjoyed seeing this one : )
Martina Fagan
*WOW THAT IS Fantabulous *
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very kindly for your awesome comment !! Glad you enjoyed seeing this : )
Gerry Myers
this is just perfect.. the contrasting green of trees with the very blue waters and then the contrasting gray hills with the blue waters… well done
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks Gerry for your wonderful comment. This is truely mother nature at its best !! So glad I could share this with you : ))
Virginia N. Fred
Beautiful
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Virginia ! Greatly appreciated : )
barnsis
A definite wow, amazingly beautiful scene. instant fav.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Byron !! Glad you enjoyed this one and many thanks for the fav add
Tracy Faught
So beautiful!! Love this! ;]
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks Tracy ! I truely appreciate your stopping by and commenting !! Thanks ever so kindly for the Fav add as well : )
shawie
Wow!! This is totally Breathtaking stuff!! Goes to top of my favorite of yours…
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks Shawie for your lovely comment, glad you like this one ! Thanks also for your fav add, I appreciate your kindness : )
lorilee
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very much lorilee, I greatly appreciate your comment : )
Susan Bergstrom
I agree with the very first comment…Bloody Stunning!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Susan, I love that comment, straight forward, simple and to the point lol. Many thanks once again : )
kjgordon
wow….wow…....you nailed this one…........beautiful…..........
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Kj for your awesome comment on this !! Glad you enjoyed seeing this : )
Al Bourassa
One of the most photographed lakes in the world. Great work!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks Al, yes it is one of our most photographed lakes and very popular. The amount of attracion makes it hard sometimes to get a photo withought people in the picture.
Debbie Roelle
Beautiful setting and the blue is amazing. Very NIce!!!
Sean Jansen replied
So sorry for the tardy reply on this, I have been away for a while. Pls forgive me. Many thanks for your awesome comment : ) Appreciated
Lyn Evans
Ooooooooooooh my gosh!!! Stunning capture.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Lyn for your lovely comment and fav add. Glad you enjoy seeing this one : ))
Sean Jansen
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very much Scott !! Glad I am able to share this with yourself.
Rita Agostinelli
The composition of this capture is amazing…soooo beautiful! Love the blue color of the water…gorgeous shot!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so kindly for your wonderful comment and fav add !! The color of the water is so unique and a gorgeous. So glad I could share this with you : )
BarbaraManis
Oh my, oh my, this is so awesome. I feel like I’m there! Wow, this work is amazing!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you Barbara for your very kind comment and Fav add !! Made me smile !!
Karen Helgesen
This is beyond awesome! It’s…a masterpiece!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so much Karen for you awesome comment !! Glad you like this one and many thanks for the favorite add !!
Daidalos
Wonderful blue!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting….Appreciated : )
stampmouse
stunning. you are so lucky to live so close to such beauty. we were sad we didn’t have better weather while there but still admired the beauty
Sean Jansen replied
Mother nature hasnt been all that nice lately. Sorry you were here with bad weather. But the beauty is still there and glad you enjoyed !! Thank you for your comment : ))
Babbler
wonderful view and beautiful photo
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks my friend for your lovely comment and fav add. I greatly appreciate your support !!
John Vandeven
Wow….Gorgeous shot Sean….Beautiful blue water.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly John. The water is just so beautiful at this spot.
Tina Longwell
Sean this is absolutely stunning! The color of the water…the feel of being totally isolated! What a romantic place! Wow!
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks Tina for your wonderful comment. This is one of the most photograped lake world wide. Kind of busy there that it is hard to get a shot withought people in it.
Robin Webster
Georgeous Sean! I am looking forward to the opportunity to photograph such beauty as this!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Robin, I hope you have an excellent trip out here…...See you soon : )
melbourneguy75
This is gorgeous :) The water looks amazing.
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks David, glad you enjoyed seeing this !! Your comment is greatly appreciated : )
bubbleblue
Stunning view.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly my friend, glad you enjoyed seeing this : )
Lori Peters
This landscape is so beautiful. I love the vivid colors. xo
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks once again Lori, It is such a beautiful area here !
kathy s gillen...
stunning landscape image
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks for your wonderful comment and fav add. I greatly appreciate that. : )
tinnieopener
Very well composed and presented Mate…... A pleasure to be able to see this image!!!!!
Regards
Mark
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you kindly Mark, I am glad to be able to share this with yourself and others !! Many thanks again for your wonderful comment and fav add….... Appreciated : )
LeilaniMelayna
I REALLY love the color of the water in this beautiful portrait you have captured so well. It seems to be a jewel tone! Just gorgeous & exceptionally beautiful. A lovely representation of God’s creation, Sean. Nice work.
Smiles Leilani
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly !! Your comments are so great to read. I appreciate that very much. Thanks for your support too !
BigD
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly !! what an awesome comment : )
PhotoAvenue
Amazingly beautiful shot.
Sean Jansen replied
Many thanks, I appreciate your stopping by and leaving a great comment : )
ctheworld
Absolutely breathtaking Sean!
Sean Jansen replied
thanks greatly for your wonderful comment. Glad I could share this with you : )
Svetlana Sewell
Stunning view!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you kindly Svetlana, I appreciate your support !!
LeilaniMelayna
You are sincerely welcome, Sean!
Smiles Leilani
Bruce Dickson
Assuming the water color is real, an amazing place and shot
Sean Jansen replied
Yes the water color is very real and itis rather breathtaking !
ldeiter78
WOW – oustanding photo! The scenery and color is just breathtaking!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for your wonderful comment : ) The water color there is so unique, and like no other I have seen. Many thanks once again : )
29Breizh33
Brillant picture. I wish I was there. My fav.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for your wonderful comment and fav add. Glad to have been able to share this with you : )
Jason Connolly
Sean, this is outstanding work

Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so ever kindly Jason for this wonderful honor. To you and the other hosts I am very appreciative !I cant thank you all enough !! I am glad to be able to share this with the group. It is such a beautiful place. Many thanks, you have made my day !!
terezadelpilar
gosh, this IS so WONDERFUL! GREAT PHOTO!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly Tereza, Glad you like this one and thx for the fav add. I appreciate your wonderful comments very much.
LeilaniMelayna
Beautifully composed piece, Sean!
Smiles Leilani:0)
Sean Jansen replied
many many thanks my friend !! So glad I could share this with yourself.
Cheryl Lunde
Absolutely stunning! A fave!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very much for you wonderful comment and fav add. I appreciate your kindness very much : )
johannesfrank
Well captured and good composition !!!
Great colors
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for your wonderful comment and fav add. I value your comments very much : )
Joanne Bradley
Gosh our country is beautiful! I have yet to see this province but this area is high on my list! Gorgeous colors and excellent composition!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly for your wonderuful comment. Glad to be able to share some of the beauty here with yourself. I am fortunate to be surrounded by such a beautiful area. Hope you do get a chance to come and enjoy !! Thanks again for stopping by and commenting : )
Claire Farley
True Beauty! Stunning capture!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very much Claire. I am glad you like this one. Truely a gorgeous spot it is : )
Monica Engeler
Beautiful. The color of the water is so blue.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for your wonderful comment and fav add. I appreciate this very much and glad you enjoyed seeing this : ))
Barbara Brown
Beautiful!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very kindly Barbara for your wonderful comment. This is truely a magical spot : )
Licbar
Excellent contrast
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very much for commenting, I appreciate it : )
auntydakine
wow…so pretty!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very kindly for your wonderful comment !! Greatly appreciated !
George Cousins
Nothing I can say that hasn’t been said already Sean! Few places on Earth can match Moraine, and you’ve done it justice..in spades! Congrats on the Feature also!
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks ever so kindly George, I appreciate your comment very much. It is such a wonderful and beautiful place. I like to get up there often !! Many thanks once again : )
Ian Stevenson
wow, sensational
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very kindly Ian, for your wonderful comment and fav add. I appreciate it : )
laureenr
Beautiful scenery. Love the colour of the water, it looks so pure and clean.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so kindly for this wonderful comment : )
parmi
Awe inspiring shot! That water looks too good to be true!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so much for your awesome comment : )
Tanya Bright
Beautiful shot. Perfect!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so kindly Tanya for your wonderful comment. Greatly appreciated !!
Lois Bryan
What an extraordinary, extraordinary image!!!!! Your composition couldn’t be better if you’d worked all day to place those trees and those undulating hills around that amazing azure water deliberately!!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Lois for your awesome comment and fav add !! Greatly appreciated : )
Travis Easton
gazowee that blue is amazing
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very much Travis, Glad I could share this with you….. and I am very appreciateive for your wonderful comment !
Lyndy
One of the nicest scenes I have seen! So makes me want to visit! :)
Sean Jansen replied
This place is truely spectacular, the color of the water is just so increadable. Glad you like this one and many thanks for the fav add
Magnum1975
One of my favorite spots in the Rockies. You caught it well. Cheers.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly….glad you like this one and I appreciate your wonderful comment !
AnnDixon
This is an amazing shot, BEAUTIFUL !!! this lake we were unable to see when we were there in 2006, it was April and it was still blocked with snow, we flew into Calgary and drove to Vancouver through the Rockies, it was fantastic, we stayed two nights at the Chateau on Lake Louise so we were nearby,
Sean Jansen replied
Great to hear Ann, Lake Louise and area is indeed such a pretty spot. So glad you did get up there and enjoyed your trip…..I agree it can be so beautiful while snow is still around. Thank you for your wonderful comment, next time you have to come in summer months to see this lake. Thanks again for your wonderful comment !!
Stephen Thomas
WOW! Just Beautiful! Great photo!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so ever much Stephen, it is just amazing up there. I appreciate your wonderful words very much !!!
TaniaLosada
amazing blue!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank so much my friend…...always an appreciated kind word from you : ) Thanks once again
Dareimages
Wonderful image
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly for stopping by and leaving such a wonderful comment….Appreciated !!
Dave Corn
Ok Sean….................move over…............I’m movin in!! Awesome scenery!!
I have had friends visit your area and they were spell bound by the beauty…..Excellent Photography Friend….Love it!! Kudos!
Sean Jansen replied
Your friends are correct, it is such a gorgeous area with so much to see. Always have room for fellow bublers lol. Thanks so very much for your awesome comment and fav add. So glad you enjoy and I appreciate your wonderful comments : )
Terri~Lynn Bealle
Your artwork is unbelievable! The composition, colors, and natural beauty is amazing. I’m a fan! I love the way you framed this one, and the water is GORGEOUS!!! Rock on Sean ; ) T
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very much Terri Lynn for this awesome comment and fav add. You are so kind : ) The beauty around here is truely amazing and I am so glad I can share some of that withyourself. Your work is also very gorgeous and I too am a fan : )) Again thank you so much : )
jdmphotography
Absolutely stunning I do belive I live in the wrong country brilliant work Sean ! ........ (-:
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so much, I am glad you enjoyed this one and thankful I could share this with you. I appreciate this awesome compliment !!
Dyle Warren
Beautiful Sean, I feel like I’m standing right there! One of my favorite lakes…
Sean Jansen replied
Glad to hear Dyle, one of my favs too : ) So glad this one has special meaning to you and I appreciate you adding this to your favs !! Thank you once again : )
Themis
Just beautiful, but where did the king go? Oh, he’s in another picture! ;-)
I think I like the blue of the water most, but the clarity! the whole thing is beautiful
Sean Jansen replied
Many wonderful thanks again. The veiw and the water there is spectacular. So glad I could share this with you and I appreciate your wonderful comment !!
webbie
Just Awsome Sean..so beautiful and peaceful looking:)
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very much my friend, it truely is a beautiful spot and the color of the water is is magnificent. Thank you also for adding this too your favorites and I am glad to be able to share this with you. I appreciate your wonderful support !!
o0OdemocrazyO0o
crazy juxtostylee between the water and the starkness of the rock…
well done :D
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly, I really appreciate your wonderful comment and fav add very much….appreciated !!
Tim Scullion
Never saw blue water like that!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very much Tim, the water there is absolutley gorgoues, unlike any I have seen anywhere else. Thank you for the fav add…appreciated : ))
lozzar
Such wonderful blue!!! Stunning photo.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly Lorraine, I appreciate your lovely compliment very much : ))
ellcot
Gorgeous!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you I really appreciate your awesome comment. This is such a beautiful place and I am so glad I could share this with you and others !! Many thanks once again.
parmi
Instant fav mate, 10 times over! This is what dreams are made of. Fantastic work!
Sean Jansen replied
Oh wow, THANK YOU so very much for this awesome comment and fav add. I very much appreciate your kindness and support so very much…Thanks again and glad I would share this with you : )
o0OdemocrazyO0o
nothing worse than getting the best blue coloured warer only to loose it when its turned to CMYK… if this has happened ever to you you will understand :P
Sean Jansen replied
No I cant say that has ever happend to me so not quite sure I completely understand. Thanks for commenting
Torfinn Johann...
Gorgeous shot!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly for you comment and fav add. Glad you like and I appreciate your stopping by !!
Adam Gormley
Talk about Spectacular scene, brilliantly captured Sean, stunning work mate :)
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very very kindly, so glad you enjoyed seeing this one !!
Pam Moore
CONGRATS Sean!!! A Stunning Feature. Good work. :-)
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly Pam, appreciate your wonderful support !
stevendesiow
What a beauty.
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very much for stopping by and commenting, I realy appreciate that : )
Vickie Emms
Congratulations on your third place win in the “All parks” challenge with this beauty. We were in this challenge together for sure! I voted for you too!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very much Vickie, I really appreciate that. Thank you for voting as well…....... I am glad you liked this one and so many thanks for your continued support : )) Funny you mentioned voting lol, as I voted for one of yours in a challenge last week as well : ))
Shelly Hiebert
It is such a beautiful spot isn’t it :) Fantastic capture :)
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. It is indeed a gorgeous spot !!
RickF
Stunning capture!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly Rick for your awesome compliment…..Greatly appreciated : )
vadim19
Awesome capture and landscape!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for your wonderful compliment. Glad you enjoyed seeing this one and glad I could share it with you. I greatly appreciate your wonderful support : )
Cindirelli
This is absolutely beautiful, Sean! Makes me want to jump right in, but it does look
real-l-l-ly cold. Very nice capture ~:)
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you ever so kindly for this great comment. The water color hare is simply amazing. Yes a weeee bit cold even in the summer as it is quite high in the mountains. Very beautiful though. Many thanks for stopping by…..greatly appreciated and glad I could share some of these with you : )
Svetlana Sewell
Everything has been said here – Amazing view & shot!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very kindly…..always a pleasure to see your wonderful compliments….appreciated !!
Mary Campbell
Georgous, what a natural wonder so well captured.
Sean Jansen replied
Many wonderful thanks….am so glad you enjoyed seeing this one. I appreciate your wonderful comments and support so very much….Thanks again !
Lukas Uskrt
OMG, what a colour, lovely image!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so very very kindly Lukas….I greatly appreciate your stopping by and commenting….Thank you once again for your lovely compliment !!
Richard G Witham
Great composition, and gorgeous blues!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you very much Richard….I appreciate your comment very much….Glad you enjoyed seeing this capture !!
Martin Smart
Wow, absolutely stunning!
Sean Jansen replied
Tahnk you so very kindly Martin….I really appreciate your wonderful comment. Glad I could share this with you to enjoy : )
gerrardt
Wowowowow!!!!
Sean Jansen replied
Thanks so very much Gerradt for your awesome comment and fav add. always a pleasure hearing from you mate : )
Scott Bricker
really amazing pic, nice work Sean!
Sean Jansen replied
Thank you so kindly Scott…..I appreciate your stopping by and leaving such a wonderful comment. Many thanks again : )
Esther van de ... 25 days ago
Wow that colour of the water is amazing !! What a stunning image ;o))
Sean Jansen replied 24 days ago
Thank you once again for you awesome comment and fav add. So glad I could share these with you to enjoy !! It is such a gorgeous spot and the water is stunning. Thanks again : )
Rajdev D 20 days ago
This place is magic, divine.
Sean Jansen replied 20 days ago
Thank you so very much for your wonderful comment. It is a magical place to see and the water color is like none I have ever seen elsewhere. Greatly appreciated : )
JayneLogan 18 days ago
Hi Sean ~ This is a stellar shot; such beauty and vibrance!! You’ve been
o9 Nov o9 ~~ Thanks for sharing it with the CANADA GROUP ~ cheers, Jayne!
Sean Jansen replied 17 days ago
Many wonderful thanks to you Jayne and the other hosts for giving me such an honor is this group….This was quite the surprise when I turned the computer on today. I am so thankful for this recognition amongs all the beautiful immages in the group. Elated that I could share this with you and the group to enjoy. Many dear thanks once again !!
JayneLogan 18 days ago
P.S. ISN’T CANADA AMAZING … COAST TO COAST! This is so beautiful!!
Sean Jansen replied 17 days ago
Yes there is so much beauty in our lovely country to take back and enjoy. So sad that people dont relax and enjoy the beauty they have around them. Our country is as you say…AMAZING
Lucindawind 11 days ago
stunning beauty .. my mouth was open in awe the whole time I was out there
Sean Jansen replied 11 days ago
Yes it is so beautiful out their….worldly known and the most photographed site in Alberta. Love it out there. There are so many gorgeous spots and lakes in the mountains !! Appreciated once again Lu!!
tori yule 8 days ago
This is a stunning shot, so perfect!
Sean Jansen replied 8 days ago
Thank you so very kindly Tori…..glad you enjoyed seeing this one and I appreciate your wonderful comment : )
DEJAN ALEKSOVSKI 1 day ago
simply amazing ….bravo Sean
Sean Jansen replied 1 day ago
Thanks once again…..glad you liked this one. It is so beautiful there and the water colors are as you say amazing. Unlike any I have seen anywhere else. Greatly appreciate the fav add !!