Shots of the Canadian Rockies

[alfbranch]

Here is another shot from my trip to the Canadian Rockies it is of Banff and the Bow river taken from the top of Sulphur mountain

Banff and the bow river by Alf Branch, on Flickr

These were taken on a Helicopter flight over the Rockies

The Rockies 1- by Alf Branch, on Flickr

The Rockies 2 by Alf Branch, on Flickr

The Rockies 3 by Alf Branch, on Flickr

Fly the Rockies by Alf Branch, on Flickr

 

[Highlandfair]

a photographers dream to shoot here .....

 

[Dave Steventon]

Great scenery Alf

 

[edwarddavies]

Absolutely stunning! The last but one has amazing patterns in the mountains.

Ed

 

[alfbranch]

a photographers dream to shoot here .....

It was also a nightmare in the helicopter shooting through curved windows

Great scenery Alf

Thanks Dave

Absolutely stunning! The last but one has amazing patterns in the mountains.

Ed

Thanks Ed

 

[JohnC6]

Brilliant images. Number three really shows what continental collisions do. What a superb experience.

 

[alfbranch]

Brilliant images. Number three really shows what continental collisions do. What a superb experience.

Thanks John

 

[JakeT1992]

Absolutely stunning shots there mate. Really nice work.
First one really is something special, did you come up and then suddenly see that view? I bet it was breath taking.
We did a helicopter trip from Vegas to the Grand Canyon, and that was fantastic, though I share your issues with shooting through those bloody windows.

 

[SFTPhotography]

That first one is steller.

 

[alfbranch]

Absolutely stunning shots there mate. Really nice work.
First one really is something special, did you come up and then suddenly see that view? I bet it was breath taking.
We did a helicopter trip from Vegas to the Grand Canyon, and that was fantastic, though I share your issues with shooting through those bloody windows.

Thanks Jake
We went up sulphur mountain the easy way that is aon a cable car but the views were stunning another place it was hard to know which way to look first but half the people didnt wlak far enough to see that view.
I have another stitch to try for the view the other way too.
We did a helicopter ride over the grand canyon too 10 years ago that was amazing too but I only had a comact then but had less problems with reflections

That first one is steller.

Thanks Steve it came out much better than I expected really

 

[SFTPhotography]

Thanks Steve it came out much better than I expected really

If the subject is nice, the light is good and you can use a camera you will do well. Its probably IMHO your best ever image. I wish I was there just to take that image. You must be proud of it.

 

[alfbranch]

If the subject is nice, the light is good and you can use a camera you will do well. Its probably IMHO your best ever image. I wish I was there just to take that image. You must be proud of it.

It is one of those shots Steve I took so many at the time I didnt appreciate it so much as it was a little hazy as is often the case on a hot day. I had a couple of goes at it anyway but after stitching and a little PP it turned into this and I was a bit surprised at well how the various layers showed up.

I am happy with it of course.

The second shot was tougher to get right though as it is a five shots stitch taken through a helicopter window.

 

[doggel]

Photo #1 is a truly remarkable capture- the splendour, scale, and detail of the scenery are breathtaking, and that wonderful sky complements the landscape to perfection.

 

[Johnny7000]

The 1st image is a real stunner.
Can I ask what lens was used please?

 

[keeweeman]

I am beyond jealous, love the photos but the experience must have been absolutely incredible

 

[JakeT1992]

If the subject is nice, the light is good and you can use a camera you will do well. Its probably IMHO your best ever image. I wish I was there just to take that image. You must be proud of it.

It's a remarkable scene, and the sky is to die for!

 

[SFTPhotography]

It's a remarkable scene, and the sky is to die for!

I so wish I had took that. Its one of those all time great images IMHO, Ive been in and out the thread all am just to look at it.

The other images aren't my scene at all, but that 1st one....f*** me!!!!!

 

[alfbranch]

The 1st image is a real stunner.
Can I ask what lens was used please?

I used a Zuiko 12-40 f2.8 on my Olympus OMD E-M1

Photo #1 is a truly remarkable capture- the splendour, scale, and detail of the scenery are breathtaking, and that wonderful sky complements the landscape to perfection.

Thanks

I am beyond jealous, love the photos but the experience must have been absolutely incredible

Thanks and we really enjoyed it

It's a remarkable scene, and the sky is to die for!

Thanks a lot Jake

I so wish I had took that. Its one of those all time great images IMHO, Ive been in and out the thread all am just to look at it.

The other images aren't my scene at all, but that 1st one....f*** me!!!!!

Thanks very much Steve

 

[Deadhead]

Great scenery, and shots. Would it be with trying to dehaze the first one a little?

 

[bb40]

1,2,3,4&5 for me [emoji106]

 

[alfbranch]

Great scenery, and shots. Would it be with trying to dehaze the first one a little?

John I reckon you missed a word out.

1,2,3,4&5 for me [emoji106]

Thanks Will

 

[Meyssonnier]

They are all really great shots, number one especially. I’m sure that’s Lake Minnewanka in the centre of the first one.

I spent four weeks in Canada last October. I will be in Iceland this October. From my recherché it has nothing to compare with Canada. Hope I’m wrong. I bet you’re like me and itching to get back to Canada.

Great set.

 

[Darthchaffinch]

Smashing set, the first is superb.

 

[alfbranch]

They are all really great shots, number one especially. I’m sure that’s Lake Minnewanka in the centre of the first one.

I spent four weeks in Canada last October. I will be in Iceland this October. From my recherché it has nothing to compare with Canada. Hope I’m wrong. I bet you’re like me and itching to get back to Canada.

Great set.

Thanks mate
I would to go back tomorrow and yes that is lake minnewanka

Smashing set, the first is superb.

Thanks mate

 

[holty]

great shots

 

[DawnPatrol]

Beautiful scenery. Honestly, I'm not really sure why but the second and third appeal to me most.

 

[69Bonni]

Wow..... That's first shot is terrific Alf. What a scene its just a pleasure to behold! I always wanted to travel to Canada, looks like you had a wonderful time.
I think you did an exceptional job shooting through those windows Alf!
Any how I love Rockies 1-3 Number four tells the story which is great. I really like Rockies 1, but they are all eclipsed by the first shot, its beautiful!

 

[Photo works]

wonderful photos

 

[alfbranch]

great shots

Thanks Holty

Beautiful scenery. Honestly, I'm not really sure why but the second and third appeal to me most.

Thanks Dawn patrol I rather the second

Wow..... That's first shot is terrific Alf. What a scene its just a pleasure to behold! I always wanted to travel to Canada, looks like you had a wonderful time.
I think you did an exceptional job shooting through those windows Alf!
Any how I love Rockies 1-3 Number four tells the story which is great. I really like Rockies 1, but they are all eclipsed by the first shot, its beautiful!

Thanks a lot Steve

wonderful photos

Thanks photo works

 

[Oj9400]

Some really great work first, fourth and fifth stand out more for me

 

[Photo works]

Thanks photo works

Your welcome

 

[alsos]

wow great shots

 

[Sootchucker]

Fantastic shots and Banff has always been on my bucket list along with Yosemite and Jasper

 

[thischarmingMal]

Absolute stunners, the first shot is extraordinary.

 

[choppie]

As everyone else has said, wonderful!!!

Just been on your Flickr some great captures there as well. How did you get the train shot "Leaving Torronto on The Canadian" Did you just hold the camera up? - sorry just realized you must have been in the observation car.

 

[Neil Burnell]

WOW Alf, what an amazing place and you must be so happy with these shots.

 

[alfbranch]

wow great shots

Thanks Al

Fantastic shots and Banff has always been on my bucket list along with Yosemite and Jasper

Thanks Andrew and Banff Jasper and Yosemite are all worth a visit but while you are at Yosemite go to the Grand canyon too.

Absolute stunners, the first shot is extraordinary.

Thanks Mal

As everyone else has said, wonderful!!!

Just been on your Flickr some great captures there as well. How did you get the train shot "Leaving Torronto on The Canadian" Did you just hold the camera up? - sorry just realized you must have been in the observation car.

Thanks Ian that shot leaving Toronto was not easy and it shows in the IQ I think but it was shot through double glazing that was not that clean

It can be seen here https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/images-of-a-train-journey.598788/

WOW Alf, what an amazing place and you must be so happy with these shots.

Thanks Neil They are pretty good holiday snaps mate.

 

[Kevin O'Brian]

Top draw Alf #2 my favourite of a great set

 

[alfbranch]

Top draw Alf #2 my favourite of a great set

Thanks Kevin I am really happy with #2

 

[canonmanuk]

Superb set