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Wild, wild river


Wild, wild river
Photo Information
Copyright: Frank Duran (DuFrank) Silver Star Critiquer [C: 14 W: 9 N: 7] (156)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-28
Categories: River
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4300
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-09-03 13:35
Viewed: 1086
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
From the internet:

Like a downhill skier who pauses to catch his breath before making one final, headlong run, eastern British Columbia's Kicking Horse River descends swiftly from the ice fields of the Canadian Rockies, slows briefly into a broad, U-shaped valley, then plunges wildly to its Columbia River confluence. Rising from the ice-cold glacial waters of Wapta Lake, and joined by the tributaries of the Yoho, Emerald, Amiskwi and Ottertail Rivers, the Kicking Horse falls steeply in its upper reaches before widening onto a flattened valley floor. Suddenly, it drops again, rushing recklessly through the narrow, turbulent channels of the infamous Kicking Horse Canyon. The Kicking Horse is a river of contrasts: wild and free, it flows untamed and unobstructed through some of Canada's most spectacular mountain terrain. Yet it is bordered by both a national highway and a transcontinental rail line; the resorts of Banff, Lake Louise and Golden are just a short and scenic drive away, and the evergreen forests, wildflower meadows, and legendary aquamarine lakes of its watershed are within easy hiking distance. The waters of the Kicking Horse flow through the protected lands of Yoho National Park, part of the vast and beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. As an ecological, recreational, and historical jewel of the Canadian West, the Kicking Horse enjoys the distinction of being the first British Columbian river to be recognized as a Canadian Heritage River.


It's so beautiful....
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It really looks very beautiful, good POV.
Great shot and thanks for the notes.
TFS.

Greetings, Nel

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 0 N: 316] (1540)
  • [2006-09-03 14:47]
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Frank,

Nice, the place and the photo.

tfs
scott

Hi Frank,
Good POV of a beautiful area. Eventhough it was a cloudy day, I believe that the colors we more bright then shown. An adjustment in highlights and saturation would help to give this photo more umpf.
TFS,
Niek

:) tomorrow

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  • Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 885 W: 101 N: 1425] (4931)
  • [2006-11-11 10:12]

Sometimes it is nice to see places when the weather is not prefect and this is one of those pictures. I like the way you have kept the mountains in the background.

TFS
Emma

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