Hidden Lake
It was a long week out in Glacier National Park, dodging fires, escaping the smoke and hunting for clouds—tough even finding flowing water and flowers. With a...
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It was a long week out in Glacier National Park, dodging fires, escaping the smoke and hunting for clouds—tough even finding flowing water and flowers. With apparently just 15% of snowfall this past winter, drought conditions were in full effect—flowers were long gone for the most part and creek beds were nearly dry. This evening though, we were able to get out from most of the smokey haze and catch some nice, interesting light up at Logan Pass. This is Hidden Lake at the foot of Bearhat Mountain. The search for foreground life led me to this spot where I was able to get a slight sideview angle on the mountain and some greater depth out to the horizon. Blended around 6 shots to get sharpness throughout. With Going to the Sun road closed I was worried we weren’t going to be able to make it up here. Was incredible to finally see it—a photographer’s dream.
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Awards
Chatter Award
Runner Up in Our National Parks Photo Contest
Runner Up in Mountain Shapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Mountain Shapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Our National Parks Photo Contest
Winner in Peaks and Valleys Photo Challenge
FUJIFILM XF 100-400mm Lens
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Contest Finalist in World Expeditions Photo Contest
Runner Up in Alluring Landscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in From Afar: Landscapes Photo Contest
Winner in Mountain Passion Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Alluring Landscapes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Image of the Year Photo Contest by Snapfish
People's Choice in Montana Photo Challenge
Winner in The beauty of National Parks! Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Superior Skill
Love it
Genius
Virtuoso
Top Ranks
laurenkaymyers
September 14, 2015
This is absolutely stunning. Wonderful capture. Welcome to Viewbug!
nina050
October 01, 2015
Wow....your work is worth a thousand words...except I'm speechless! Would love to watch you as you do your post processing to learn a few tricks!
Every one of your photographs is a masterpiece...your talent is apparent in all of them...
Every one of your photographs is a masterpiece...your talent is apparent in all of them...
JohnWaldronImages
October 23, 2015
Absolutely stunning composition! It's very difficult to compose such large subjects in an interesting pattern, and you did an amazing job!
ryanbuchanan
October 23, 2015
Thanks John! This was about 7 shots at different focus points blended together for sharpness throughout-however it doesn't look too sharp on here for some reason.
ryanbuchanan
November 19, 2015
Thanks! You can find out when I release my processing video by the end of the year!
1Photogal
November 22, 2015
Thank you for entering Montana Photo Challenge. Congratulations on Peoples Choice. Beautiful Photo!
Kathy_Banich
December 28, 2015
Congratulations Ryan - this is a beautiful image - well worth every award it gets :-)
NoelleMirabella
January 25, 2016
This is incredible, as is all of your work. Do you offer any mentoring or classes? I would love to learn from you.
ryanbuchanan
January 25, 2016
Thanks Noelle, I currently do not do any workshops but am working on my first processing videos to show all my tips and methods, taking you from RAW image to final work. I will let you know when it is complete. Thanks for your interest.
racheljonesross
March 12, 2016
This is gorgeous! I'm looking forward to the release of your processing videos. Your work is so inspiring!
LindieK
May 26, 2016
This is just an amazing shot. Without any doubt has the WOW-factor in abundance ! Congratulations !
gatorbait38
May 26, 2016
Congratulations on the award! Well deserved. That is a classic to be proud of. Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!
Carlos_Santero
June 01, 2016
Hey Ryan, I thought to myself this style I know.... yes from your 500px account! Congrats dude!!!!!!
NarrowGatePhotography
June 19, 2016
I love the depth of this shot. I feel as though I could take a step and be right there. The sharp foreground and sharpness throughout is just perfect. Love it!
adavies
September 02, 2016
Congratulations on being the Grand Winner of my Peaks and Valleys challenge! Awesome image...and it's done you proud again! Congrats! :)
IanGastonPhotography
December 04, 2016
Hey dude! Great to see your wonderful work here as well! Congrats on all the dang awards...well deserved
dtcheung
April 18, 2017
Love this sunset shot of Hidden Lake at Glacier National Park. It must be pretty dark by the time you came back down to the parking lot, or you were camping overnight. Need to plan for this next time I am up there provided that the weather will be cooperating....
nandicmb
May 03, 2017
Congratulations on all your Awards. A "masterpiece" to say to say the least but by cursor jumped :-)!!
Normzplace
September 07, 2017
I love this spot, hiked it many times. I recognized it the minute I saw it. Great shot!
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