Moraine lake canoe water line view Canvas Print

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This shot was taken close to the waterline. I thought this low angle view would make an interesting foreground with the mountains in the background. Recently visiting the Canadian Rockies, I made my way to Moraine Lake. The lakes around here are famous for their crystal clear water with a turquoise hue from the minerals flowing down from the mountains - I did not manipulate the color of the water in any way. Although a 10 mile drive from Lake Louise, parking is virtually impossible. I waited until dusk in hopes of getting a decent sunset but the raging fires across Canada kept the sky pretty hazing most of the week. This night was the only night the haze wasn't a factor. It was mostly cloudy with an occasional ray of sunshine popping through the clouds. I waited while I could get a better sky but this is all I was rewarded with. There was a quick moment of direct sunlight through the clouds so I snapped away and this is the result. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Photography has been a life long passion of mine. I have had a camera in my hands since I was in third grade and even have an antique camera collection with a few dating back to the 1890's. I feel every photograph should tell a story and capture a unique or memorable moment in time. My goal as a photographer is to capture that unique moment in time and be able to tell that story successfully with a photograph. As an engineer working in the aerospace world, everything has to be perfect and exacting. My approach to photography is no different. As I look through the viewfinder I am constantly thinking how it could be, or how it could be improved. Originally from Cleveland Ohio, I am now a Texas based photographer specializing in...