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"Mount Norquay"
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Copyright: Aires Mario da Cruz (oscarromulus)
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| Genre: Landscapes |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2006-12-31 |
| Categories: Mountain |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2007-02-26 19:52 |
| Viewed: 889 |
| Points: 12 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
"Mount Norquay"
It is located North of the Bow River Valley; South of Forty Mile Creek, within the Banff National Park in Alberta 6 Km. N.W. of Banff which is about 128 Km. West of Calgary, Alberta.
So named in 1904 after Hon. John Norquay (1841-1889 ) who was premier of Manitoba from 1878 to 1887 before he became the Railway Commissioner. He had climbed part way up the mountain in 1887 or 1888. He did not reach the summit. This was the year before his death.
There is an interesting account about John Norquay who was a tall, impressive individual of Metis origin, said to have weighed about 300 pounds. He became fluent in six languages and this benefitted him when he became premier of Manitoba (1878-1889). He played a role in the Reil Rebellion, supporting Louis Reil's goals while opposing his tactics.
The Duchess of Somerset met him in 1889. She wrote of him,"The most remarkable person we saw was Mons Narquet (as she spelled his name), a half-breed, a most able man, who fifteen years had been premier. . .He was by far the most eloquent member of the House, and very proud of his Indian descent. In a former session he was jeered at for this by a Scotchman, who should have known better. Narquet's reply, however, was so dignified that it silenced any further remarks, and left the member who had attacked him somewhat humiliated; it was to this effect, that he was proud of the Scotch blood in his veins, but still prouder of his Indian descent, knowing that an attack of the description to which he had been subjected would never have been made by an Indian."
Am assuming that because he was a Canadian hero "Mount Norquay" became its OFFICIAL NAME.
The view of the Bow Valley is stunning from the top. Today a lift will take you up part of the way.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL IF YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEMPT A CLIMB. Many fatalities have occurred here. Do not rush this ascent before the snow has melted off, so I was informed.
I, personally, never made it to the top.
For more information see: wikipedia |
pablominto, oki, dew77, Alex99, touristdidi, Ena has marked this note useful
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Hello Mario,
A fine mountain capture, with strong colours!
Strong contrast to emphasise the rugged summit, all topped bu blue sky and this funny little cloud...
A well composed image and a fine mountain!
Greetings,
Pablo -
- oki
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(584) - [2007-02-27 4:19]
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Hi Mario,
nice capture - but colors are too overexposed (in my opinion).
When I see the picture I think I have to visit Alberta, too. I love mountain and this region seems to be beautiful!
Best reagrds,
Oki
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- dew77
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- [2007-02-27 5:39]
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Hello Mario,
Beautiful landscape.I liked POV,framing and effect of high contrast a lot.
TFS..:-)
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- Alex99
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- [2007-02-27 9:54]
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Hi Aires.
Next your picture which looks like painted work. Colour palette and light tones are very expressive. I would say: dramatic. POV and sharpness of the shot are very good too. TFS and best wishes.
Alexei.
hi!
A very pretty place to visit! The story of the name is also very interesting. Very good for an Idian or "half breed" to gain recognition!!!
gloria
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- Ena
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- [2007-11-15 15:48]
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Hello Aires Mario ,
That's a great picture of a stunning mountain!
Good work!
Ena
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