Cool Blue

so surreal.... can't believe it... stunning :)

Colours and composition are fantastic. Inspiration!

sooo beautiful,looks like a poster

amazing color right here

love the reflection

This scene is amazing, the lighting is magnificent !

O pico maior

Moraine Lake at sunset:

Update: Since this is my most popular photo, many people have asked me if I photoshopped the hell out of it or how I got the colors so vibrant and captured the range of exposures here. For one - I used a circular polarizer that allowed me to keep the shutter open longer - which obviously saturates the photo, and really added to the reflection you see in the lake. The lake really is that color, mostly from the amount of glacial silt that is suspended in the lake. I used a very light graduated neutral density filter for the top part of the image to keep the range intact, but the light on the mountains really looked that beautiful and soft.

As for photoshop, I added a slight amout of contrast, while just barely lighting up the darker elements.

Thank you all for your wonderful comments.

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ThePres [deleted] says:

Off the scale!!!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

green_lover says:

WOW! Fantastic landscape....

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

carkins says:

Rates a FAV for me - need I say more?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

sweetangel05 says:

Spectacular shot!!!
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

pmsmgomes says:

Excellent composition!
Beautiful colors.
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Gertrud K. says:

Faszinating photo! These colors in the sunlight and the reflections are stunning!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

encouragement says:

Absolutely top notch photography here. Subject, composition and color are all first rate. Amazing variation in light too ... don't know how you exposed it all so well. Congrats!

This photo is my selection as a winner!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

muha... says:

Exellent photo
123 nature
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

juliaclairejackson says:

LORDY! Spectacular landscape shot. Chocolate box cover...?! 123Nature
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Móri says:

you must be joking, what a landscape, great pic.
1-2-3 Nature
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

aumbody images says:

Spectacular landscape and colour!!! Amazing shot!!(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony-H says:

Absolutely super-fantastic !!!!! & another ! WOW !!!

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

zorella says:

wow... places like that exist? I need to get out more
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Matthew Clark Photography & Design says:

WOW! I need to go there!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mtchm says:

wonderful reflection !

(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoGsy says:

Lovely!
(Seen on explore page)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

janekeeler says:

that is simply incredible! (123n)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

greeneyes33748 says:

wow...congrats your photo made the Front page on Explore!
Great shot too btw : )
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Kavanagh says:

The colours are unbelievable!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

(: Petra :) says:

Stunning image. Really beautiful to see.
Congrats.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

pfflyers1 says:

spectacular!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Cliff Stone says:

This is perfection!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

Fantastic shot. This is calendar worthy. Faved.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Kilaana says:

Just fantastic!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Cliff Michaels says:

Majesty! Beauty!! Tabletop Book photograph...
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mrwsierra says:

Rockin shot, Champy!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

maisharefu says:

wow, wonderful colors, light and composition
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

'SomewhereinAK' says:

WOW! Is this the Tetons?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

_Hans van de Vorst says:

Excellent capture of its majestic beauty and magical light
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Patrick Q says:

Wow!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mikira says:

Blue ICE! SUUUUUUUPER WONDERFUL!!!! FAV!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

bmcvey says:

Wow. Absolutely amazing colors. Great work.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Greg Landers says:

wowow!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

patisfaction ~ censored says:

Majestic bloooo!
;)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Dobó Imre [deleted] says:

Unbelievable. You are quite a professional.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

flash4U says:

more than perfect
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

VanMuzi says:

My fav!! Wonderful!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

RoRRo says:

Simply gorgeous!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Neil101 says:

Absolutely wonderful
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

concertayouch says:

Do you know how greart this is? I bet you already do. A fav for me big time!
(1-2-3 Nature)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

AAAHHHAHAHHA Super-Wonderful!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

TalShavit says:

I love that place. Might as well stare at those mountains for ever. What a beautiful colors and reflection.
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

whispaws says:

Magnificent! Breath-taking! What can I say! Is this for real???
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

booboo1604 says:

What words can describe the breathtaking beauty of this photo?
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

littleBiGsis says:

Beautiful landscape, awesome reflection.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Greenhayzzz says:

OMG >> that is amazingly beautiful! i love it!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt and Sarah F says:

well, what more can be said? i wish i was there! great shot!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

oldmandigital says:

Love the lighting. Perfect shot. totally awesome!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Renata Diem says:

Amazing place! Congratulations for capture this :)

Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

neloqua says:

A dreamlike image!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

pixsellr says:

Do you have this unbelievable image in 1280 x 1024 px for my computer desktop? Please!!! :-)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

[ValCo] says:

Spectacular image. Fine job.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

flick.it says:

hats off to you.... wow! wow! wow!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

droimarais says:

I'm thinking - Mount Rushmore Two - That's Richard Nixon right there!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Robby Edwards says:

Marvelous!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Curtis says:

That blue!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Griffith says:

Like a magical kingdom
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jenhom says:

Spectacular color of the lake~~~
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

lobbusa says:

This picture is an orgasim of the soul!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

airport sleeper says:

Stunning scenery!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparkle~and~Fade says:

This is absolutely spectacular! The reflections are what really make this outstanding! What beautiful scenary, and your composition captures it so perfectly! Great job! :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

rwbuff78 says:

congrats on this one. holy cow. fav it 76 times. i want it to be my most favorite ever.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

wendyfrog2002 says:

Fantastic
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

pop500km says:

ｐｒｅｆｅｃｔlandscape!!
soooooooo beautiful!!

A

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ttorres33 says:

superb!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Walt K says:

Wow!! This is a spectacular shot!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Deeger says:

what a beautiful picture. i would like to go hiking with you just to see the same beautiful things you capture on film, in person.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

klocean says:

Stunning...makes me want to be there.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

imtoootall says:

Simply the BEST!

QUALITY

You are invited to post this incredible photo with www.flickr.com/groups/quality_photography/
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

LynchburgVirginia says:

I am awe struck, what unmatchable beauty.

This image is so impressive that I think it belongs in the invite group Bravo

BRAVO

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

oma_k says:

wow
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Planet Adventure } says:

amazing blue !! supperb work
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Chi Liu says:

Brilliant!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Paki Nuttah says:

absolutely breathtaking
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

freemysoul says:

This is absolutely gorgeous!!
An instant fave!!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ASchiemann says:

great photo
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Seba.it says:

Awesome !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

fwd [deleted] says:

Fair and beautiful !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

viacreativa says:

Seen in Spectacular Nature group - WOW!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ms4jah says:

Saw on explore page 1. good job!! a fav.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Sb@nny says:

faved!FAVED!FAVED!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

miumomo says:

stunning... great colour and composition!!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

suesue2 says:

Fantastic fave ;-)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

eye wonder says:

OMG!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

4peterse says:

Incredible! Is this real? Fantastic colours.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

hermanwest says:

good capture
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Falling Waters says:

Wow, this is a beautiful photo! I've seen a lot of photos of Moraine Lake, but this one is truly special.

I hope you're making lots of prints to share with your friends and family!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mississippi_girl says:

whoa! So beautiful I want to go there! Thanks.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Timi2005 says:

wow, this is wonderful.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

xim-crow says:

This shot is just amazing ! What else to say except a huge congratulations !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

cary andrew penny says:

nice shot of moraine. hit and miss up there with the weather.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

aprilpix says:

excellent.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Geoff says:

Wow! That's amazing! This is currently on Explore's front page! Congrats!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

JPEG sucks says:

Breathtaking scenery!!! Fav!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ails64-missing tribeswoman of the wachoo wachoo tr says:

Massive whooooaaaaaa! gorgeous
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Eliza_Tasbihi says:

Stunning!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonathan Lehrfeld [deleted] says:

exquisite colors!
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La_Princesa_Greek says:

preciosa!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

shadow_of_me [deleted] says:

Gorgeous!
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Taken in Lake Louise, Alberta (map)
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