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Astotin Lake Sunsets
Lens: DA 12-24 / Sigma 17-70 Camera: K5 IIS / K5 Photo Location: Elk Island , Alberta, Canada 
Posted By: daacon, 06-15-2014, 06:06 AM

As mentioned loving the great weather and long days. It makes for some late sunsets Yeserday the sunrise was at 05:04 and sunset around 10:04 making for 15 hours of daylight and another hour or so of dusk.

Here's a few from yesterday. Click on image twice for larger view

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#4 Big Sky country


#5 - Pentax promotion shot


#6 - Another big sky shot


#7 - 12 shot hand held Pano of Astotin Lake

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#2 is absolutely mesmerizing!

Great photos!
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Nice shooting Davey. I love earlier morning shooting. Will be in Edmonton next week. Breakfast Wed? Will call you. JIM
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Far better than any shots I have ever taken of that lake!

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A great series of sunset and panoramic shots here.
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Beautiful !
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QuoteOriginally posted by BiggTexx Quote
#2 is absolutely mesmerizing!
Great photos!
Thanks BiggTexx that's my favorite as well.

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Nice shooting Davey. I love earlier morning shooting. Will be in Edmonton next week. Breakfast Wed? Will call you. JIM
Thanks Jim this was more late evening - That should be doable I'll wait for your call.

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Far better than any shots I have ever taken of that lake!
Thanks calculator01 it's all about timing. Sunrise , sunset of dead calm I find the best times.

QuoteOriginally posted by eaglem Quote
A great series of sunset and panoramic shots here.
Thanks EM always appreciate you stopping by to comment.

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Beautiful !
Thanks Michael.

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Man - these are remarkably beautiful. For some reason, I especially like the second one, but all are terrific.

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such beautiful country up your way, wonderful pano there Dave and this time of year is wonderful with the long days.
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Those are excellent shots, Dave. Great scenery, too.
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Man - these are remarkably beautiful. For some reason, I especially like the second one, but all are terrific.
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Thanks Jer it was a nice evening.

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such beautiful country up your way, wonderful pano there Dave and this time of year is wonderful with the long days.
THanks Bob indeed coming up on the longest day this weekend !

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Those are excellent shots, Dave. Great scenery, too.
Thanks Tony it's a great park.
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