Out here it is "larch season", where the larch trees turn golden before losing their needles (I believe they are the only conifers to do this). Larches can typically be found above 2000 metres elevation in the mountains, and one of the best places to view them is at the Sunshine ski area near Banff. A shuttle bus takes you up there, and you can then wander the myriad of trails. It's hard to believe that ski season begins in about 6 weeks!
Jonathan Huyer
www.huyerperspectives.com
Great shots on this page, Pat, Jan and Jonathan.
I would love to visit Banff. You should get a job with the Tourism department Jonathan.
Steve U
Wine, Food and Photography Student and Connoisseur
Jan, how do you like the blurring tools?
I like the shot, but the blur looks a bit unreal somehow.
Arnt
Jan, it's great that you're finding time to take and share your pictures again. I like the simple silhouette of the tree best. The blurred effect is interesting, too. I agree with others that it's not too realistic, but it still appeals to me. I might have cropped it with the log closer to the bottom edge of the frame, as I think the foreground is a little too dominant.
Jonathan, you're blessed with some fantastic scenery and the talent and dedication to do justice to it. I always enjoy looking at your images here and on your site.
Pat, good job on the waterfalls with the motion blur emphasised by the pin-sharp surroundings.
This shot doesn't compete technically, as it was taken in low light, handheld at 1/20s with a G12 point-and-shoot, but it was a change of scenery for me as I was away from home on a course in Windsor. You can just make out the statue of King George III on horseback on the horizon, 2½ miles away.
"The Long Walk" in Windsor Great Park by Andrew Stringer, on Flickr
Sometimes it's as though I'm not even there. Do i make a difference? Nahhh.
Sunset at Wellington Point this arvo.
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Wello Point sunset by Steve's Life, on Flickr[/img]
Thanks for viewing.
Steve U
Wine, Food and Photography Student and Connoisseur
Great idea and execution Steve. Really like this shot.
Stephen
Good one Steve.
Arnt
A few more from the Arizona wedding. We spent 3-4 days on wedding activities (my wife's brother's wedding) and I had one day to do what I wanted. So we were off to Sedona, Arizona. A few pics of the area:
small-9268 by kayaker72, on Flickr
small-9386 by kayaker72, on Flickr
small-9428 by kayaker72, on Flickr
small-9461 by kayaker72, on Flickr
small-9492 by kayaker72, on Flickr
Thanks for viewing...Brant