Fresh snow at Lake Louise
A snowfall overnight left some fresh powder on the banks of Lake Louise in Alberta. Normally, the water would be covered in a layer of ice by now, but due to an...
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A snowfall overnight left some fresh powder on the banks of Lake Louise in Alberta. Normally, the water would be covered in a layer of ice by now, but due to an unusually warm fall in the area, we were treated to both the fresh snow and the beautiful shade of blue.
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Location
This photo was taken at Lake Louise, about twenty minutes west of Banff, Alberta. Taken in early November of last year, the lake had not yet frozen over, and the fresh snowfall really accentuated the deep blue colour of the always beautiful glacier-fed lake.Time
This shot was taken mid-morning in November. A late start to the day meant that we missed the sunrise unfortunately, but lucky for us there had been an early morning snowfall! We got to the location just after a storm had passed through, and the whole scene was lightly dusted with untouched snow. Lake Louise is a huge tourist destination for people visiting Banff, and is almost always packed with people. The snow seemed to scare some of the tourists away, and I was able to capture a shot without all the people crowding around. If you are ever in the Banff area during the late fall season, Lake Louise is a must-see!Lighting
I did not do anything special with the lighting, but I did get lucky as the sun was just beginning to break through the thick storm clouds. This really brought out the blues in the lake, and the contrast between the snow and water became even more highlighted.Equipment
I shot this with a canon t3i and the 10-18 lens. I shot it at 10mm to capture both the sky and the beautiful snow-covered rocks in the foreground.Inspiration
I had not been to Lake Louise in far too long, and a friend from overseas prompted the trip to the mountains. Lake Louise is one of the most photographed locations in all of Canada, so it is always tough to be inspired and find a new angle. But with the fresh set of eyes as well as the untouched snow on the banks, I was in awe of the scene before me and knew I needed to find the perfect angle to capture the beautiful morning.Editing
The post-processing on most of my photos is very minimal, and this shot is no exception. I only adjusted the colours slightly as I wanted to keep it as true to the day as possible, and with just a few tweaks to the composition and tone curve, the image was ready!In my camera bag
I recently moved to a full frame system, so at the moment I am packing pretty light. I normally carry my Canon 6D and the 24-105 F/4L lens, as well as a Neewer remote shutter release for night images. The 24-105 has been suitable for almost every situation, but on the rare occasion that I need something wider, my go-to is the canon 16-35 F/2.8L.Feedback
Persistence is key for shots like this. I have been stopping in at Lake Louise almost every time I am in the area just hoping for the perfect conditions! For my style of photography, since I do my best to catch the natural beauty of landscapes so I really rely on the weather to cooperate for me. Sometimes it gets a little frustrating, but when a shot like this falls into your lap it makes all the waiting around worth it! Another piece of advice I would give is to always be aware of the changing conditions. In the Rocky Mountains, the weather can change on a dime and you need to be prepared for any situation. I have learned this the hard way in the past, and have missed some amazing shots simply because I didn't pay attention to the weather conditions and the settings on my camera. Always come prepared!
