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Medicine Lake


Medicine Lake
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Copyright: Doug Brown (dB_grafix) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 9 N: 624] (3019)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-12
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma 10 - 20 EX DG, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Beautiful Landscapes [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-04 23:01
Viewed: 377
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi.
One from my trip to Jasper.
Thanks for the views and critique.
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Medicine Lake is a geologic anomaly in the sense that it is not actually a lake but rather an area in which the Maligne River (flowing from Maligne Lake into the Athabasca River) backs up and suddenly disappears underground. During the summer months during intensified meltwater runoff the lake (which during the winter months is a meandering frozen river) fills to levels which fluctuate over time and with the runoff events. Much like a bathtub that is filled too fast for it to drain, it becomes laden with water (lake) until it can slowly drain as the tap flow (runoff) is reduced (river). The underground system is extensive and during the 1970s researchers used a biodegradable dye to determine the underground river's extent. The dye showed up in many of the lakes and rivers in the area to the point where it became clear that the underground system was one of the most extensive in the world.
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1297 W: 0 N: 5080] (15138)
  • [2008-09-04 23:06]

Hi Doug

Great shot - Great to see this without snow and showing the bright blue water caused by glacial flour. I also like the whispy cirrus clouds - they add a lot of movement to this excellent shot.

James

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 530 W: 85 N: 1014] (3729)
  • [2008-09-04 23:11]

Hi Doug!

This landscape really is a medicine... the best one for your soul and mind! It's an eye candy and lets the heart of a mountaineer beat higher. The lighting and the colours are simply superb. Moreover, the accompanying notes are very interesting and instructive and describe the phenomenon very well.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 75 N: 7977] (26973)
  • [2008-09-05 2:04]

Hi Doug!

Yes, as Markus wrote, this is perfect medicine for present, stresfull times. It's like picture from fairy tale, so calm and relaxing. Beautifull, delicate colours and wonderfull place to visit. I almost feel fresh air from distant mountains. Great work!

Hi Doug,
This is like a view to paradise.
Really. You can't ask for a better sky and light.
Love the composition, with the pine to the right which balances the mountain to the left.
My compliments and thanks for share.
Best regards,
JM

Bonjour Doug,
Très belle publication, bien composée mais dans lequel un premier plan plus matérialisé aurait, peut-être selon moi, donné davantage de profondeur au paysage. La lumière est très belle et valorise bien les couleurs.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 63 N: 3988] (12860)
  • [2008-09-05 5:57]

Hi Doug,
What a beautiful place! Scenery is great. I like the natural colors, DOF, POV, composition, light and the exposure control. TFS
All the best,
Selen

wow, really nice postcard, nice frame as well, TFS Ori

Ciao Doug,
nice landscape with wonderful colours. Great composition and lovely place.


Silvia

What a grand sweeping vista Doug. I like the rich color and good depth of focus. Gotta love that lens!

TFS
Evelynn ; )

Doug,

What a great shot this is! I love the composition, colors and overall setting here. It looks like the weather cooperated fully with you here. The picture is just like a post card. Excellent work.

Best Regards,

Martin

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5942] (17790)
  • [2008-09-06 1:04]

Hi Doug, this is like a picture postcard. What an awesome scene, super colours and details too.
Great shot,
Janice

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  • reina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 261 W: 1 N: 322] (1992)
  • [2008-09-06 12:51]

Hi Doug, excellent landscape picture, great promotion for Canada I would say. Very nice control of POV and colours. TFS Reina

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1422 W: 127 N: 5219] (23113)
  • [2008-09-06 13:22]

Hello Doug, a perfect shot, well composed with very good technical elements. Well done my friend,

Mario

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