I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is.
Albert Camus
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Beautiful post Jen with wonderful composition and clarity. The darkness and the blue sky are very dramatic as is the snow on the mountains. It's a wonderful post and glad you shared it. Where is the icefield parkway?
I'm way behind so forgive me for not commening on your individual posts but know that I've looked at all of them since I left. I truly enjoy seeing all of your posts and am always happy to see you at My Gallery. Thanks, Anita
I've gotten behind in my comments again but I want to take time to acknowledge this fine image and to thank you for bringing it to us. I think this is a very good image and I've enjoyed viewing it. Have a happy holiday season.
Russ
Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.
Edward Weston
I'm with dj on the water comment, and although it is a little dark in the foreground, it sets off the icing on the mountains to perfection and even though it hides the beauty of the water a little, it is worth investigating because the water is full of jewel-like colors :)PJ
I think the Icefield parkway is my favorite road to drive. I don't think I've ever seen it this green before though...there is sometimes snow up there well into June. What time of year was this taken? Good work :)
Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb. - Churchill
This is an awe inspiring vista and you have captured it wonderfully. I agree that the lower part is a bit dark and I tried evening out the lighting which was easy enough to do, but I'm not sure it improved the picture. I think it detracted somewhat from the impact of the peaks and snowfields. The upshot of this long rambling comment is that I think you made the right artistic decision. Whew!
For an East coaster, this scenery is absolutely breathtaking! Love the way you got the curving road in the shot. You have a real good eye for setting up a comp.