Western Adventure

**Kyle** · 20th September 2014, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone. Glad you all like the photos.
Brian, I'll make sure to try that when I get my computer going.
Izzie, I still have some more from Jasper to edit along with a bunch from Banff and Yellowstone.

**NorthernFocus** · 20th September 2014, 01:51 PM

Looks like you had a wonderful trip, Kyle. You're choice of shutter speed for the falls works well to capture the power of that type fall. Opinions differ but IMO fast shutter works better for high flow/powerful moving water and slow shutter captures the mood of gentle streams/falls.

Yes those are coyotes. At least the ones without the people in the shot are. You can tell by how delicate the facial features are. For identification purposes I think of coyotes as a fox head on a wolf body(but smaller). It looks like the one in front has something in its mouth.

I like your eagle shot. A bit of selective noise reduction would be helpful. Maybe a good candidate to try a B/W conversion (did I say that

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**Brownbear** · 21st September 2014, 02:37 PM

Hi Kyle,

My favourite is the Marmot #4, simply because I love the moment captured, looking out at the world from its rocky environment (I love the rocky background), followed by the eagle (I adore the bare tree and background for the lines of trees). I also love the composition of the glacier close-up, and the first bear. (beautiful setting)

**Kyle** · 21st September 2014, 02:58 PM

Thanks for the tips Dan, I'll give them a try and see how they work out.

Glad you liked the photos, Christina.

**Kyle** · 7th October 2014, 02:36 AM

I went back and edited the Eagle photo based on your suggestions, Dan. I came out with 2 copies.

This one I added some noise reduction to the background. I think it makes the Eagle pop a bit more.

Here's the b&w version

This is Maligne Lake. This was also taken in the dark, without tripod/monopod. This is the lake that has Spirit Island which is a 45min boat tour to get to. Unfortunately I didn't have time to get out there so this is the only shot I got of the lake. The journey out there at 10pm was worth it to see the Eagle and 2 Moose. I'm pretty happy with this image too considering it was shot at 1/20 and 800 iso.

Brian, I've been working on edits for the Medicine Lake photo but I haven't got it quite where I want it yet.

**Stagecoach** · 7th October 2014, 03:08 AM

Great series here Kyle, thanks for sharing them.

Some of the landscapes really show the clarity of the air there, are very good compositions and I suspect some more PP work could turn them into real stunners.

As for the wolves, when you get a chance to grab shots like that it's better to get shots rather than miss them by spending time fiddling with settings.

Now for a favourite so far, Medicine Lake.

**NorthernFocus** · 7th October 2014, 06:35 AM

I like both versions of the eagle, Kyle. As much as it pains me to say it, in this case I may even favor the B/W. Nice job on reprocessing them.

**Kyle** · 8th October 2014, 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by Stagecoach

Great series here Kyle, thanks for sharing them.

Some of the landscapes really show the clarity of the air there, are very good compositions and I suspect some more PP work could turn them into real stunners.

As for the wolves, when you get a chance to grab shots like that it's better to get shots rather than miss them by spending time fiddling with settings.

Now for a favourite so far, Medicine Lake.

Thanks Grahame, I appreciate the comments. I didn't think the Medicine Lake would really be a favourite but it's turned out to be one of the better shots.

Not too sure what else I can do to most of these in PP. I'm still learning so I've still got far to go. I'll make sure to revisit them after going through some more tutorials.

I think Dan was right, they're not Wolves. After some research and looking at the photos again they do look like Coyotes.

**Kyle** · 8th October 2014, 02:40 AM

Originally Posted by NorthernFocus

I like both versions of the eagle, Kyle. As much as it pains me to say it, in this case I may even favor the B/W. Nice job on reprocessing them.

Thanks Dan. I think this is the first b/w photo of mine that's worked out.

**Kyle** · 4th February 2015, 01:23 AM

Been awhile since I've worked on these photos. Really need to get them done.

This is one of my favourites. My friends and I hiking Wilcox Pass in the Columbia Icefields. We could see the Athabasca Glacier and Mount Athabasca while hiking. My brother had climbed Mount Athabasca the summer before so it was really neat seeing where he had been.

This is Mount Athabasca.

Some fireworks celebrating Canada Day. We had hiked up to Old Forte Point which had a great view of the Jasper townsite. A local told us about the spot and after a bit of hiking my friend was too tired to go on, said we should camp there. My brother and I decided to see if there was a better spot. Luckily we did because we found a couple of people setting up a bit further up with a MUCH better view. I ran back down to get my friend and we ended up meeting a bunch of really neat people from Nova Soctia and the States.

Not a great photo but this is Mt. Robson. It's not very often that you can see it from the top of Whistler's in Jasper (where you take the tram to) but we got there on a great day and could see it quite clearly. I believe Robson is the most prominent mountain in the Rocky's.

My friend celebrating getting to the top of Whistler's. My brother enjoying the outstanding view.

My friend taking a rest and my brother making the way back to him.

SQUIRREL!

Just for context this is a wide angle view from the top of Whistler's. In the first one you can see Mt. Robson. In the second you can see Pyramid mountain with the Jasper town-site just out of view to the right.

C&C welcome.

**Nicks Pics** · 4th February 2015, 02:35 AM

Those are some nice photos. I think the Mount Athabasca photo has nice bold tones and colors. The squirrel is cute, and the 8th photo is a great view.

**Barbara Ponder** · 4th February 2015, 05:00 AM

Great photos and so nice of you to share! Feel like I was there with you.

**Stagecoach** · 4th February 2015, 09:32 AM

Interesting series Kyle, my favourite is the one of Mount Athabasca, No 2 in post 30.

**Texas Dave** · 4th February 2015, 02:43 PM

Made my morning, thanks for sharing!

**IzzieK** · 4th February 2015, 02:49 PM

Thanks Kyle for taking us through your journey via your shots. Makes me feel like being part of your group over there. Very nice shots all of them.

**Geoff F** · 4th February 2015, 07:01 PM

Looking good.

With #7 Medicine Lake, something is just encroaching in the top right corner which I would clone out.

It would have been nice to see just a fraction more on the top of #8 Athabasca Falls, but possibly you were restricted in some way.

**Kyle** · 5th February 2015, 12:53 AM

This one is from the top of Whistler's mountain. Mount Kerkeslin is in the background.

**Kyle** · 16th February 2015, 09:54 PM

This is Angel Glacier that sits on Mt. Edith Cavell

This is from the drive up to the base of Mt. Edith Cavell. It's this long winding road that takes you up and down the side of a mountain via switchbacks before you eventually make it to the base of Edith. It's quite the drive. I can imagine it is quite dangerous if you take a turn too quickly.