Landscape Astotin Lake, Elk Island

Astotin Lake, Elk Island · **5 Likes**

A break from the birds. I went out to Elk Island National Park on Saturday evening for some shots. It's one of the first times I never saw one Bison. Food is plenty this time of year and they were likely deep in the park.

I did manage some landscapes. It was a beautiful evening, except for the millions of mosquitos around. I was covered up pretty good and had some deet as this is not my first rodeo out there , but some of them still managed to get me.

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#1 - When I first arrived , very calm waters .....

#2 - a 5 shot +/- 1.7 HDR

#3 - This couple approached me after asking if I got a shot of them (they saw a photographer up on the hill) and asked me to send it to them. I did a few days ago , I don't mind at all. I did not hear back from him , so kinda dissapointed with that , oh well.

#4 - Hand held pano of the area - I tried one from the tripod - hand held one came out better

#5 - one last look

**Kerrowdown** · 06-04-2013, 07:47 AM

The first two images are stunning, with the reflections being so clear.

causey · 06-04-2013, 08:43 AM

All of them are great, moody shots, but kerrowdown about the first two. I very much like the last one, too.

fotogaffer · 06-04-2013, 03:24 PM

Really nice shots with great lighting and colours. Very subtle effect on the HDR as well. Great job!

**richard_b** · 06-04-2013, 04:02 PM

I really like #1 and #3, very nicely composed and great light.

**Jacquot** · 06-04-2013, 05:29 PM

Oh do I love really north, North America. Lovely.

leptim · 06-04-2013, 07:25 PM

Great set Dave. I really like that 1st and the 3rd shots.

GeoJerry · 06-04-2013, 09:50 PM

Yow, that first one is a stunner! The others are great too. You really made the most of a special moment with these. Well done!

**dcmsox2004** · 06-05-2013, 07:57 AM

superlative work dave... what else can i say, but, i wish i was there.... dave m

SJM · 06-06-2013, 04:42 AM

Dave that first one is marvelous.
Sue

Den · 06-06-2013, 05:39 AM

2 thumbs up on these Dave! I enjoyed that first image so much, I had to play with it a bit. Hope you don't mind. I'll post it if you like.

Jimbo · 06-06-2013, 05:23 PM

I reallylike this place Dave. You need to take me there again! Cheers JIMBO

daacon · 06-07-2013, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

The first two images are stunning, with the reflections being so clear.

Thanks kerrowdown the calmness did not last long at all .....glad I got there where I did.

Originally posted by causey

All of them are great, moody shots, but kerrowdown about the first two. I very much like the last one, too.

Thanks cuasey appreciate you stopping by to comment.

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Really nice shots with great lighting and colours. Very subtle effect on the HDR as well. Great job!

Thanks fotogaffer - I agree the HDR came out ok.

Originally posted by richard_b

I really like #1 and #3, very nicely composed and great light.

Thanks Richard always nice to find water where the sun sets ...

daacon · 06-07-2013, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by Jacquot

Oh do I love really north, North America. Lovely.

Thanks Jacquot appreciate it.

Originally posted by leptim

Great set Dave. I really like that 1st and the 3rd shots.

Thanks Tim , it's a nice area.

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Yow, that first one is a stunner! The others are great too. You really made the most of a special moment with these. Well done!

Thanks Jerry glad you liked them

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

superlative work dave... what else can i say, but, i wish i was there.... dave m

Thanks Dave it's a great area just cover up and bring mosquito repellant by the case

daacon · 06-07-2013, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by SJM

Dave that first one is marvelous.
Sue

Thanks Sue apprecaite the kind words.

Originally posted by Den

2 thumbs up on these Dave! I enjoyed that first image so much, I had to play with it a bit. Hope you don't mind. I'll post it if you like.

Thanks den playing with another mans photos

- always great to see what others can do. My PP skills are relatively limited so yeah post away I would love to see it

Originally posted by Jimbo

I reallylike this place Dave. You need to take me there again! Cheers JIMBO

Thanks Jim next time you are here and we have time we are there.

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06-06-2013, 05:39 AM	#11
Den Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington (State) Posts: 929	2 thumbs up on these Dave! I enjoyed that first image so much, I had to play with it a bit. Hope you don't mind. I'll post it if you like. Last edited by Den; 06-06-2013 at 05:58 AM.

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GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Yow, that first one is a stunner! The others are great too. You really made the most of a special moment with these. Well done!

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	superlative work dave... what else can i say, but, i wish i was there.... dave m

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SJM Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 1,358	Dave that first one is marvelous. Sue

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	I reallylike this place Dave. You need to take me there again! Cheers JIMBO

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by kerrowdown The first two images are stunning, with the reflections being so clear. Thanks kerrowdown the calmness did not last long at all .....glad I got there where I did. Originally posted by causey All of them are great, moody shots, but kerrowdown about the first two. I very much like the last one, too. Thanks cuasey appreciate you stopping by to comment. Originally posted by fotogaffer Really nice shots with great lighting and colours. Very subtle effect on the HDR as well. Great job! Thanks fotogaffer - I agree the HDR came out ok. Originally posted by richard_b I really like #1 and #3, very nicely composed and great light. Thanks Richard always nice to find water where the sun sets ...

06-07-2013, 04:34 AM	#14
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jacquot Oh do I love really north, North America. Lovely. Thanks Jacquot appreciate it. Originally posted by leptim Great set Dave. I really like that 1st and the 3rd shots. Thanks Tim , it's a nice area. Originally posted by GeoJerry Yow, that first one is a stunner! The others are great too. You really made the most of a special moment with these. Well done! Thanks Jerry glad you liked them Originally posted by dcmsox2004 superlative work dave... what else can i say, but, i wish i was there.... dave m Thanks Dave it's a great area just cover up and bring mosquito repellant by the case

06-07-2013, 04:36 AM	#15
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by SJM Dave that first one is marvelous. Sue Thanks Sue apprecaite the kind words. Originally posted by Den 2 thumbs up on these Dave! I enjoyed that first image so much, I had to play with it a bit. Hope you don't mind. I'll post it if you like. Thanks den playing with another mans photos - always great to see what others can do. My PP skills are relatively limited so yeah post away I would love to see it Originally posted by Jimbo I reallylike this place Dave. You need to take me there again! Cheers JIMBO Thanks Jim next time you are here and we have time we are there.