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Br81 OP t1_j6d9oap wrote

"Mountain Majesty"

The majestic Canadian Rockies.

Gear: Nikon D850, Nikkor 14-24mm

Editing: Pano stitched together from about 12 shots, dodge/burn,

Exif: FG: 1/6 sec, ISO:100, F18

Sky: 1/200, ISO:100, F13

IG: https://www.instagram.com/blakerandall81/

Website: https://www.blakerandallphotography.com/

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Khan_prod t1_j6e5g4o wrote

Wow this is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. One question on your settings here, why did you decide to shoot at F18 and F13? My assumption was that after a specific aperture (like around F8) you start losing sharpness but is that not the case or do I need to do some more research? Just curious if you have any insight

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Br81 OP t1_j6eh13n wrote

Yah typically a lens’ sharpest focal point will be in the mid range. Lens’ generally loose sharpness if you open up the aperture to its max as well eg: F/2.8 is not as sharp as F/8. Every lens is a bit different though. The nikkor 14-24 lens I used here is pretty damn sharp from F/5 to F/18. I shot the foreground at F/18 bc I wanted to make sure everything was in focus. I was closer to the foreground than it appears bc it’s a large pano. I could have stopped down a bit more for the sky but the difference between F/8 and F/13 is negligible and I’m not worried about sharpness in the sky. I could also possibly use the sky for parts of the foreground if I get some movement due to wind.

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oMalakai t1_j6egvex wrote

Beautiful shot. I would only recommend toning down the sharpening because it looks very grainy/odd in some places tho.

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Br81 OP t1_j6ejkep wrote

Yah Reddit isn’t the best for viewing photos

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redspidr t1_j6gln2b wrote

Excellent. Thanks for details on the shot. Got a follow from me.

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Br81 OP t1_j6gp4vj wrote

Thank you 😊🙏🍻

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blackberrycat t1_j6icz0d wrote

OP where exactly did you take this? Like, where would I go to visit this view? Thanks

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GetRektJelly t1_j6gnth2 wrote

What do you mean by “Sky: 1/200, ISO:100, F13”? Did you shoot the sky on its own and combined it with the overall image?

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Br81 OP t1_j6gq249 wrote

Yah, it’s about a 2x5 pano. 2 shots high, 5 wide for a total of 10 shots

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GetRektJelly t1_j6h7c4p wrote

Woah that’s so cool. I’m still new to photography and this is fascinating stuff! I have to try this some day.

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ralphsquirrel t1_j6eebup wrote

Woah! Great shot. Excellent composition with the foreground and background.

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jesseboyphotos t1_j6ecnp4 wrote

Looks like something out of a fairytale

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aTinyFart t1_j6eyc41 wrote

Yep, that's all of them

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onenifty t1_j6gx4x7 wrote

Over yonder is Reddit Lake, and that's it. There isn't anything else there to see, folks. Don't bother coming.

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JPBillingsgate t1_j6etzp4 wrote

Maybe an unpopular opinion with Kiwis, but I spent a week in the Canadian Rockies last fall (my second time there) and just got back from 10 days on the south island of New Zealand. I really didn't see much at all in New Zealand that was markedly more beautiful than what you can see in the Jasper/Lake Louise/Banff corridor. Not to mention, thanks to New Zealand's almost complete lack of indigenous mammals, Canada has much, much better wildlife to go with its natural geologic beauty.

That said, Norway has them both beat. :)

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WildlifePhysics t1_j6exoy4 wrote

Would highly recommend going farther into Yoho and the Kootenays :)

Also, the fjords along the Pacific Coast Mountains from British Columbia all the way up to Yukon/Alaska are incredible!

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igotwermz t1_j6fo9yu wrote

Any place in yoho in particular? I'm going in September

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AuntBettysNutButter t1_j6fteih wrote

The Spiral Tunnels and Wapta Falls are cool sights and low efforts off the highway, and Emerald Lake is the most popular attraction and pretty much Yoho's answer to Lake Louise.

But the two spots I'd recommend the most are the Lake O'Hara area , which is absolutely spectacular (if you're lucky enough to get a spot reserved since they limit visitors), and the Takkakaw Falls area.

Also if you're really into Earth's history the Burgess Shale is a fascinating fossil deposit that you can access via a guided hike.

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igotwermz t1_j6fvdxo wrote

Excellent thanks for the detailed response. We'll be there last week in September first week in October. Hopefully it won't be too late for good foliage. I also just read that 4 person groups are required for certain areas due to bears?

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Br81 OP t1_j6fxo8x wrote

I second the lake O’Hara area of yoho. Lots around there if you can camp up there for a few days. Trail restrictions do happen due to bear a activity sometimes. Ive seen the 4 person minimum at the hiking trails around moraine lake but not in Yoho.

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microsolder t1_j6hdk1r wrote

What does a “4 person minimum” do when hiking?

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CanadianJogger t1_j6gpflt wrote

I solo hike often enough. Its easy enough to budge up against another group of people, just let them know what you are doing and why.

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igotwermz t1_j6kxmgi wrote

Thanks for the tip thats reassuring. We're just doing day hikes so shouldn't be a problem with the amount of people on some of the trails.

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CanadianJogger t1_j6p0bx1 wrote

Yes, that's right. Overnighting and keeping up with serious hikers on long trails is more of a problem.

Also, you're welcome.I hope you have a lot of fun when you come.

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whoknowshank t1_j6h6zdc wrote

Lake Ohara is gorgeous and if you are willing to hike up the road you can skip the shuttle lottery.

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gaterchomper t1_j6fcxko wrote

Can you explain why Norway has them beat? And how so in wildlife? I’ve never been

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JPBillingsgate t1_j6fo1h4 wrote

Norway doesn't have Canada beat for wildlife no, just in natural beauty. I rank Norway higher than what I have seen of Alaska also. It's not a huge difference, mind you, just that my trip to Norway (traveling slowly from Bergen to Alesund) was the most beautiful travel experience of my life so far.

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igotwermz t1_j6fol4s wrote

What did you like better and why Alaska or Canadian Rockies? We did a large portion of Alaska last year and Canadian Rockies this coming September. TiA

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Ancient-Mix1988 t1_j6f88d6 wrote

I yearn to explore the whole of North America, Such a beautiful continent.

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AlisonChrista t1_j6fum80 wrote

Canada is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. So gorgeous!

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rikayla t1_j6ekgnf wrote

My country is beautiful. 🤩

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ImperatorRomanum t1_j6fdad3 wrote

Lovely! This one gets the highest honor I can bestow in this subreddit: emailing myself the link so I can set it as a desktop wallpaper. Thanks!

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Br81 OP t1_j6fxt61 wrote

Glad you liked it🍻

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jjmcwill2003 t1_j6g0fxq wrote

Awesome photo. The Canadian Rockies are underrated.

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JohnathanKirkfield t1_j6egplk wrote

Where is this?

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higherlimits1 t1_j6ekb9i wrote

I’d love to know too, this looks nothing like the Rockies I know

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ThePhysicsOfBaseball t1_j6f772k wrote

Good parts of the back country above tree line look like this. My first thought was the Tekarra camp site on the Jasper Skyline Trail during wildflower season, but looking closer that doesn't look like Tekarra peak.

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MrRoma t1_j6eztrh wrote

Pretty sure this is Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. Looks to be from the backside that most people don't see from the main highway.

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bztxbk t1_j6fh98n wrote

I was thinking this was banff as well

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Smellytreepeas t1_j6g1pu1 wrote

I thought of the game Halo when I saw this. This is amazing

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[deleted] t1_j6g9woq wrote

i keep zooming in on different parts and i swear to god this is a painting

*the poor editing of the water gives it away - you can see the inconstancies

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notaguyinahat t1_j6gazjm wrote

I've found it very difficult to find shots of many of the Canadian Rockies. I was looking up some place called Mt Hooker which seems to be a massive peak in the Rockies, previously believed to be one of the tallest, and there's information on it but not photos. Must be some remote hiking up there. Have fun!

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whoknowshank t1_j6h741r wrote

Tons of remote territory in the Rockies. I’d say 80-90% of the shots you see are of the same 4-5 main lookouts in Banff and sometimes Jasper.

If you are willing to hike or bike, and have a vehicle to get to more remote start points, you get some amazing views. Lots of well maintained trails that tourists don’t really hit.

I hiked Picklejar lakes last summer and it was amazing!! Hardly anyone out and gorgeous views.

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Br81 OP t1_j6jcw5g wrote

Jack brauer has a few shots of that peak I believe. The photography possibilities in the Canadian Rockies are endless but sometimes you have hike a bit.

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notaguyinahat t1_j6jemwh wrote

Oh man I'll have to hunt around. It would be awesome for my history unit

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Sempai6969 t1_j6gm6au wrote

Looks like a scene from God of War Ragnarock

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XV-745 t1_j6grzy8 wrote

You've captured a special moment of light playing on this landscape - thank you for sharing it.

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Br81 OP t1_j6jczav wrote

Thanks for looking😊

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us_nauman t1_j6h2930 wrote

Earth is really beautiful.

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VenomousOddball t1_j6hgel5 wrote

I love the Rockies, crazy how flat it is once you leave them on the Alberta side. On a road trip I fell asleep surrounded by tall mountains and woke up in the flattest place I've ever been.

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sexyjarah764hr t1_j6hq4fc wrote

question on your settings here, why

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Br81 OP t1_j6jdanf wrote

The setting for the foreground were chosen to get everything in focus and get a nice shutter speed for the water

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Neat_Library7540 t1_j6hz5gf wrote

Thanks for the view! I needed that this morning.

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Marianna_Landman t1_j6ld7d5 wrote

woah nice pic! i love the frame, colors, shapes... everyting.

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Br81 OP t1_j6lgx7z wrote

Thank you 🙏🍻

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bigbeardbigheart t1_j6gehbv wrote

Just a day ago i saw someone call this "the Canadian Alps." Memories.

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mikemorana t1_j6i2lix wrote

Excellent. Bit dark. Lift shadows.

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