Bow Lake

Artist: Paul Tupman
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Bow Lake

One of the most stunning settings ever…

Bow lake, Alberta. Canada

Bow Lake belongs to the following groups:

Canadian Rocky Mountains and Landscape Photography

Deborah Parkin, 2 months ago

This is a stunning black and white image Paul – i love the drama of the clouds and how the light cuts across the image – it is so straight and direct it almost looks like it has divided the trees from the rest of the landscape. This is yet another image in which i feel the cold and the majestic beauty.
Jean M. Laffitau, 2 months ago

WOWOW!!! So breathtaking!!
Paul Tupman in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Deb.. from the whole trip, this had to be the most majestic setting!
Actually this is a desaturated version of the colour original, verging on black and white but with some of the blue tones still lurking in the sky which I feel really adds to the feeling of the cold. Thanks again.. :-)
Paul Tupman in reply to Jean M. Laffitau’s comment, 2 months ago

WOWOW!!!... Thanks Jean! :-)
traceyanne, 2 months ago

Wooooooooooooooooooo perfect…I do love this and also just the hint of dark blue/black on the left…yep! stunning image from atalented chap…...well done 10/10
Paul Tupman, 2 months ago

Thank you soooooooooo much Traceyanne.. I really appreciate all of your comments! :-)
Shree, 2 months ago

i guess from my view if you can give still more a touch of navy or dark blue to this pic it will create even more magic to the viewer with its indebth openness and crystal clearity…its just my vision else you are the master….
Paul Tupman, 2 months ago

Thank you again Shree for your comment… I appreciate your insight into the colour of the piece.. it was a black and white looking image with the subtle blue tones that I wanted to create, but can understand how others may prefer more colour.. :-)
sarah ward, 2 months ago

Breathtaking : ) well done.
Tabita, 2 months ago

Stunning setting indeed. And such a great capture of it!
Steven Novak, 2 months ago

Wow. That’s all I’ve got Paul…just wow.
Paul Tupman, 2 months ago

Thank you Sarah.. it certainly was breathtaking to be there..
Paul Tupman, 2 months ago

Thank you Tabita.. :-)
Paul Tupman, 2 months ago

Thanks Steven… “Just Wow” is plenty enough for me! :-)
Alexia Wardell, 2 months ago

Wow ( that was said in hushed, reverent tones) Truly breathtaking. The sky is what really gets me, it is so.. clean, expansive, untouched. I often wonder what a place would look like had I been the first to see it before anyone else had eve come along….. Very well done Pual, as usual.
Paul Tupman, 2 months ago

Thanks so much Lexie.. I know what you mean about seeing something for the first time.. imagine how the pioneers must have felt crossing the mountains to be greeted with a site like this and more… thankfully, we were able to drive the route!
Matt Hurrell, 2 months ago

Mate, I have got to go to Canada. How awesome is that. Great capture, love the deep blue hue in the sky!
Ian James, 2 months ago

This is great Paul I love the intensity and the smoothness of the tones…..spot on its a favorite.
Mindy McGregor, 2 months ago

Absolutely beautiful work!
Paul Tupman in reply to Matt Hurrell’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks mate! And yeah, get yourself over to Canada.. you’ll love it!
Paul Tupman in reply to Ian James’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Ian.. I really appreciate that.. Good to see you round again.
midzing, 2 months ago

beautiful black and white shot,,, well done Paul
liliana, 2 months ago

Absolutely gorgeous…great shot!
docophoto, 2 months ago

Wonderful image. So compelling that I find it difficult to stop looking.
Paul Tupman in reply to Mindy McGregor’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Mindy.. very much appreciated.. :-)
Paul Tupman in reply to midzing’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Midzing.. :-)
Paul Tupman in reply to liliana’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you liliana.. much appreciated.. :-)
Paul Tupman in reply to docophoto’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you docophoto… come back and take a look anytime! :-)
hdphotos, 2 months ago

Stunning image Paul, love your composition, the light and clouds are so beautiful! :D
Naomi Frost, 2 months ago

This is absolutely stunning Paul. Love the hint of blue in the sky, the clouds are perfect …infact the entire composition is amazing. LOVE IT. It’s so smooth (for want of a better word!)
Paul Tupman in reply to hdphotos’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much Heather… and welcome back! You’ve been missed! :-)
Paul Tupman in reply to Naomi Frost’s comment, 2 months ago

Hi Naomi.. thank you so much.. I really appreciate that comment.. the blue is something I toyed with for a while… do I leave it colour, black and white? I know, how about something in between!
Rhana Griffin, 2 months ago

God but that is beautiful…. all that pristine snow. A girl could lose herself, and yet find herself in this landscape.
Paul Tupman in reply to Rhana Griffin’s comment, 2 months ago

Haha! Thanks Rhana… I’m sure you get plenty of the white stuff down where you are to get lost in!
Mel Brackstone, 2 months ago

WOW!!! Love the split toning here Paul, works so well!!!
Atreju Hood, 2 months ago

I love this! This is ver much like Ansil Adams’ work. I love his work. :) Great Job!!!
Antanas, 2 months ago

amazing view
Mindy McGregor, 2 months ago

Great work! Love the B&W!
Stuart Chapman, 2 months ago

This has Ansel Adams written all over it Paul and not a TTT in site! The shadow across the untouched snow is just a marvel to stare at and the whisps of clouds float gently across what appears to be a beautiful scene. The details in the mountains are really impressive from this distance but what truly makes this a splendid shot is the shape of and the cluster of trees in the foreground that not only provide a great deal of interest but just show the expanse of the whole scene. My favourite of this “series” so far.
Paul Tupman in reply to Stuart Chapman’s comment, 2 months ago

Wow! Thank you so much Stuart… to be likened to Ansel Adams is a huge compliment! It truly was an awe inspiring place to be and I hope to be back there one day.. would be such a difference to see this lake in summer!
Darbs, 2 months ago

Great atmospherics!
Zaldy Infante, 2 months ago

TOO AMAZING FOR WORDS!
wellman, 2 months ago

this is officially the best B&B&W out there (blue and black and white!) You are the master of giving landscapes such brilliantly strong personalities. Hats off Maestro!
Paul Tupman in reply to Darbs’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Darbs.. :-)
Paul Tupman in reply to Zaldy Infante’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much Zaldy… they’re enough words for me! :-)
Paul Tupman in reply to wellman’s comment, 2 months ago

HAHA.. Thank you so much wellman, I really appreciate that! Have I started my own new genre then of B+B+W? Anyone can join in… the only stipulation is that you are not allowed to be better! :-)
DiamondWillow, 2 months ago

whoa,,,have never seen Bow Lake in winter, that’s the only season I haven’t been to Banff. I have a lovely fall scene of the lake.
Zaldy Infante, about 1 month ago

back again.. drawn very much so to this image..
Craig Mitchell, 8 days ago

Awesome tones in this. A great take on an amazing landscape.