20$ in 3D, a photo from Alberta, Prairies

Photographer's Note

That view of the mountains behind the lake in Valley of the Ten Peaks is known as the Twenty Dollar View, as Moraine Lake was featured on the reverse side of the 1969 and 1979 issues of the Canadian twenty dollar bill.

All Canadian banknotes underwent a major redesign in 1991, partially to incorporate some of the latest anti-forgery methods. Bills continue to be improved, with the latest design revealed on August 25, 2004 and does not feature Moraine Lake anymore.

Please look at the workshop to see a copy of the old 20$ bill.

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pauloog (11751) 2010-01-20 22:19

Hello Andre,
The turquoise colour of the lakes in the Rockies continues to amaze, as it does in thsi beautiful wild landscape, accompanied by an interesting note.
Regards,
Paul

Dashab (2564) 2010-01-20 22:28

Hello André,
A great version of this classic! Love the stripe of light on the mountains and the trees, the light is in perfect contrast to the dark clouds. Excellent reflections and great colours.
Thanks for the ws, too (I think I liked the old money better).
TFS and greetings from Prague,
Dasha

artesia (959) 2010-01-20 22:41

Hey Andre...

I have no idea, although I'm not surprise if a country would like to put their most beautiful spot in their note bill.

Stunning picture

I assumed this is early morning photo, the golden colour partly covered by the cloud gave beautiful touch to the peaks and added the great reflection on the lake.

Great composition with the tree included.

I would say this is more than Twenty Dollar View :-)
Thank you for the note and another beautiful capture one of my favourite spot in the world.

Warm Regards

Artesia

ikeharel (113427) 2010-01-20 22:43

An excelent job Andre, great idea and well done.
Ike

chrkont (4005) 2010-01-20 22:47

Magnificent ! ! !
What an amazing place, and so perfect captured.
Thank you Andre
Regards
Christos

CLODO (45116) 2010-01-20 23:01

Bonjour sa majesté André!
ça sent l'air pur, avec cette eau émeraude, les pics enneigés et ce soleil filtrant à travers les nuages pour donner des plages de tons plus clairs. Belle mise en scène avec ce petit sapin à droite qui ferme la photo.
Amicalement
CLODO

danyy (0) 2010-01-20 23:06

Bonjour André,
un endroit bien connu grâce à TE et remarquable par ses couleurs, un des lieux qu'il serait malheureux de photographier.
J'aime beaucoup ces jeux de lumières, ce soleil qui résussit à percer ce ciel brumeux pour inonder certaines parties des montanges et forêts.
Excellement bien cadré.
Mes compliments et amitié.
Daniel.

besnard (59196) 2010-01-20 23:09

Bonjour André
C'est tout simplement superbe par la profondeur d'image, la limpidité, les couleurs magnifiques. De l'excellent travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

dta (98848) 2010-01-21 0:07

Bonjour Andre ,
Cet endroit est un extraodinaire sulet pour les calendriers , et pour moi ce n'est pas péjoratif . La couleur de l'eau, la forme des montagnes , les forêts de pins , composent un des paysages les plus beaux de la planète . Ici , les nuages coiffant les sommets , ansi que le rayon de lumière sur les arbres apportent une certaine originalité . La composition est évidemment magnifique , tout comme la qualité de la photo .
Bravo

Waylim (25436) 2010-01-21 0:12

Hello André,
That is unfortunate, This is what I remember most of Canada, and it's worth to be on a 100$ for me.
Excellent shot here, the morning light is just fantastic, I know it is actually not easy to capture when the light only shine on a certain spot, it make the contrast too strong, most either over expose the light or underexposed the dark. Here you did just perfectly. even thought the trees on the left just are little dark due to the low light and being on the shadow side of the landscape, there are still so much details. Perfect composition, the foreground tree is well place to balance the composition yet not obstruct the view of the famous ten peaks. The reflection on the turquoise water is spot on. You make me want to go back sooner than later. Thanks
Way

eversmile (11636) 2010-01-21 0:16

Bonjour André

Elle est fantastique : les couleurs sont magnétiques, avec ces forts contrastes, la lumière, la texture luisante et satinée font rutiler le paysage comme un bijou. Ton traitement me fait penser à ce que produisait un temps sur TE le regretté Photo65Net, avec, dans un autre registre, ses plans urbains au graphisme léché... Le cadrage est top, avec un bel équilibre entre plusieurs points forts: la montagne jaune au fond, le versant ensoleillé de la forêt, la surface du lac brillante avec le reflet et l'arbre solitaire en premier plan. Celà donne un surperbe effet de profondeur et même le ciel semble bénéficier d'un peu de volume, avec une douce variation de teintes dans les nuages effilochés. Félicitations!
Amicalement
Marine

Cretense (68709) 2010-01-21 1:25

Hello Andre!

Heavenly place and amazing landscape photography with the signature of a pro! Great POV, excellent framing and composition, huge depth of field! Flawless light management, fantastic colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

Elaine_Blath (8471) 2010-01-21 2:34

Hello Andre,

very famous view, you won´t believe on how many wall calendars featuring nature i have seen it...the strip of golden light is very exquisite here. I really didn´t know that this view was used for banknote...

Take care, Ivana

Bartleby (13552) 2010-01-21 3:06

Salut André,
intéressant cette histoire de billet. Merci pour le WS!
Très belle vue en tout cas...la couleur de ce lac est vraiment surprenante, genre bleu lagon. Et le petit coup de soleil dans le fond est vraiment superbe. Bon il y a ce sapin sur la gauche, mais j'ai pas encore décidé s'il me gêne vraiment ou pas ;-)

A+

Phil

manudautriche (4348) 2010-01-21 3:46

Hello André,
Voici un paysage comme je les aimes,magnifique est je pense le mot qui convienne car tout est parfait dans cette photo avec des couleurs superbes,bravo.
Bye
Manu

asajernigan (21427) 2010-01-21 3:57

Andre,
This is a great shot of this beautiful location. Your composition is great using the lake to lead the eye into the scene while the lone tree in the foreground adds depth. THe reflection is great adding nice depth and balance for the shot. The streak of sunshine adds a nice effect for the shot. The colors are great here and the photo has outstanding sharpness and DOF.
TFS,
Asa

ktanska (44804) 2010-01-21 4:00

Hi André,
This scene really deserves to be circulated from hand to hand. And you were lucky to to catch it on such variable weather. That ribbon of sunshine is special. And green colour of the lake is stunning.
(Here's 20 markkas view from Tampere.)
Kari

Dyerco (10185) 2010-01-21 6:56

Beautifully done Andre
The light was well managed amd to get that glassy look was a real bonus. The lone tree was well placed in the scene.
Phil

BelCan75 (2201) 2010-01-21 8:58

Hello Andre,

This is an amazing shot of my favourite lake in the Canadian Rockies. You have captured the light in a magical way and the waters are so calm to create beautiful reflections! Excellent work!

Greetings,
Ann

macjake (98456) 2010-01-21 9:49

Hi Andre
another crisp and clear photo from you. thats your signature, very sharp and clean.
great amounts of depth as well.
thank you for adding the tree on the right, most people want an unobstructed view, but i like how the tree adds depth.
well taken
Cheers
Craig

carper (96) 2010-01-21 9:58

marvelous Andre,
the place is fantastic, the atmosphere is stunning and the photo is a pleasure for my eyes, this is a master piece my friend, my compliments for it. have a good day.
regard jaap

gilou530 (34) 2010-01-21 10:08

salut andré
pour 20$ je veux bien venir dans un tel endroit depuis que j'en rêve d'ailleurs faire des treks dans les rocheuses, une image magnifique qui vaux bien 20$
amitiés
gilbert

claudio74 (7263) 2010-01-21 10:33

Hello Andre
Une vue classique mais avec une belle lumiere pas si simple a dompter mais le resultat est excellent.
Une vue qui vaut bien 20cad....
Bien vu
A+
Claude

cbrman (21685) 2010-01-21 11:58

Hello André,

Pfff.. Quelles couleurs ! Je trouve que le terme 3D colle aussi à ta photographie car le sapin et les rochers du premier plan donnent vraiment une impression de troisième dimension devant les eaux turquoises de ce superbe lac d'altitude. C'est vraiment un décor somptueux. La lumière sur la chaine de montagne et sur la forêt est du plus bel effet.
Une superbe photographie.
A+

Dominique

akm (1216) 2010-01-21 12:09

Hello Andre,
A very fine image of one of the world's great places. The golden lines are wonderfully caught.
Regards,
Mary

LOOOK13 (19046) 2010-01-21 14:16

Bonsoir Andre.
F A N T A S T I Q U E!!!!!!!
Allez hop ,dans les favoris.
Un trés grand bravo.

jmpouy (368) 2010-01-21 16:15

Superbe cliché André !
Vaporeux reflet dans les eaux turquoise et rayon qui traverse l'image pour donner un peu de chaleur... bravo

Jean-Michel

Gerrit (62042) 2010-01-21 17:02

Hi Andre
what a magnificent place and wonderful composition.
The reflections in the turquoise water are fabulous.
regards, Gerrit

Nicou (193806) 2010-01-22 0:35

Hello andré,

bientôt fini la jeep, taxes pour les pollueurs, j'irai à pieds, cela me fra le pieds d'avoir si longtemps pollué, quel reflets fantastique ce bleu clair de ce lac, avec le ombres et lumirèes, ce sapin bien droit, grandiose.

Meric et maitié

Nicou

sevy (58) 2010-01-22 1:07

Salut André,

Merci pour la note, je vais pouvoir briller en société :-)
Je suis toujours surpris par les photos de cet endroit. Les couleurs et l eclairage sont presque irréels et donnent un rendu onirique.
Mention speciale pour la bande de lumiere sur la falaise et la foret: c est le petit plus qui fait une grande difference (meme si ce paysage est deja spectaculaire sans).

Yves.

jimkil (1706) 2010-01-22 15:21

Wow,
I think i would prefer to see this on the back of the Canadian $20 note anyday. The composition is well known but the light is just superb here, and the colours are gorgeous.
Wonderful capture
Jim

chpp (4283) 2010-01-22 16:17

Hi Andre
simply superb! the light and the colours are amazingly natural (almos as the real version) and feels like being there
very nice job
TFS
C

jjcordier (79299) 2010-01-23 23:03

André
Une photo de paysage comme on rêve tous d'en faire une un jour (même The Queen en rêve aussi apparemment!). La couleur de l'eau, la petite bande de lumière....trop beau!
Amitiés
JJ

chantelley (113) 2010-01-24 2:45

Wow, great capture of the water and reflection. I absolutely love Banff, and miss the Rockies. I´ve been in Europe for a long time so this picture really makes me miss home!
Cheers,
Chantelle

dkeus31 (27739) 2010-01-24 6:37

bonjour André
pas mal cette vue, un peu de soleil vient egayer ces tristes nuages qui cachent quelques pointes, cela nous donne au final une belle image!
didier

Sistercosmo (242) 2010-01-24 9:39

Hey Andre!

How could I have missed this one - seems I've been too darn busy lately.... :)

What can I say? Amazing, absolutely breath-taking. Fabulous shot, Andre!

Take good care,
Linda

sleon (9402) 2010-01-25 12:53

Hi Andre
I'd say that this view is worth a bit more than 20 bucks!! This is a much photographed and well known scene but always great to see - especially this version with the ribbon of light and reflections which really lift the scene and add a 3D effect. Stunning light and colours, a real dream of a shot.
A+, Susanna

luisafonso (862) 2010-02-01 8:59

Honestly, I think this is the best photo I have seen from this place. I always had a problem with these trees on the foreground right but here it's perfectly placed! And that stripe of light across the scene? Superb. Congratulations dear friend!

darek1978 (13361) 2010-02-02 15:53

Hi Andre,
What a wonderful feast of brilliant colors seen making a stunning reflection in the lovely alpine lake. A superb photo job, that's for sure! I'm also very impressed with the quality of this picture. Well done!
My best regards and greetings from Ireland,
Darek

Manamo (3710) 2010-02-08 15:48

C'est pas très difficile trouver des photos qui m'intéressent dans ta gallerie!

La compo est impec. Des lignes fluides qui accompagnent nos yeux un peu partout.

L'expo, la compo, point de vue, etc...tout est bon. Mais ce qui la vend pour moi est cette ligne de lumière de part en part des montagnes et sur les conifères à droites.

L'arbre a pas trop pousser depuis le dessin sur les 20$!!;)

J'y vais au mois de mai, j'espère que le lac aura "callé" à ce moment-là!!

Marc

JFS (32459) 2010-02-14 23:58

Hi André,

Great shot and amazing colours, specially the water of the lake.

Regards
Juan

Bergenphotos (3326) 2010-03-02 6:15

Hi Andre.
The story about the 20 dollar view is very interesting, and of course as you show, it's not strange they chose exactly this view! Thanks also for showing the old 20$ bill in the workshop.

As I said, I really like this picture and I love those Canadian lakes with clear, ice cold water between high mountains. The reflections in the clear and fresh water are as beautiful as the mountains themselves and I love the composition. The colors are beautiful, and look very natural. It's such views that make me want to see Canada sometime!

Regards, Fredrik