Rocky Mountain Meet-up - July 2007

[Big Mike]

Post your photos from the meet-up here.

[Big Mike]

OK, here we go...
This is a selection of some of the images from the trip. I haven't even looked at all my shots yet...I just wanted to get some up here quickly.

#1 Elk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5310-FR-web.jpg

#2 Elk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5315-FR-web.jpg

#3 Black Bear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5342-FR-web.jpg

#4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5376-FR-web.jpg

#5
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5588-FR-web.jpg

#6 Colombia Ground Squirrel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5603-FR-web.jpg

#7
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5609-FR-web.jpg

#8
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5640-FR-web.jpg

#9
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5666-FR-web.jpg

#10 Tangle Falls
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5692-FR-web.jpg

#11
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5703-FR-web.jpg

#12 Lake Louise
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5840-FR-web.jpg

#13 Lake Louise
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5853-FR-web.jpg

#14 Lake Louise
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5857-FR-web.jpg

#15 Lake Louise
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5863-FR-web.jpg

#16 Paint Pots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5876-FR-web.jpg

#17 Paint Pots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5889-FR-web.jpg

#18
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5897-FR-web.jpg

#19
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5937-FR-web.jpg

#20
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5941-FR-web.jpg

#21
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5966-FR-web.jpg

#22
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5967-FR-web.jpg

#23 Athabasca Falls
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5972-FR-web.jpg

#24 Athabasca Falls
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5986-FR-web.jpg

[newrmdmike]

what an amazing place!

props on the good shots mike!

the one with the canoe, are those buddies of yours you put out there?

[newrmdmike]

i got on google earth, and found lake louise in alberta, same place?

also, google earth makes it all look pretty developed, is it? if so what a shame . . . is it hard to hide the roads and buildings and stuff?

[doenoe]

wow, these landscapes are awesome. Looks like an amazing place to walk around. You captured it all great :)

[LaFoto]

Welcome back, Mike.
Tell us: who all came to the meet-up?
Will there be TPF-member pics? The Salute?

The ones you started out with are absolutely and totally stunning! Wow-wow-wow-y! The countryside is amazing. Wonderful. Lovely. Enormous, and you captured it sooooooo well. The reflection photos are very impressive! But so is the bear! And how come you could get that close to the elk. "Elk"???????? You're sure?

And hey, this should be stickied to the top of the General Gallery for ALL to see, for WHO is coming down to "past meet-ups", I wonder??? It is the most RECENT one. Let it get the attention it merits! I shall move it.

We can always move it into "storage" down here when it`ll have run its course, for the time being, however...... Off to the General Gallery and to be stickied!!!

[jack lumber]

Here is the bear a little closer!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/blackbear7.jpg


Jeff has some "salute' shots, Im sure he will post them later.
I see you captured the rainbow at Athabasca Falls Mike ,well done.
I am orf out of town for a while will post some more upon my return.

[jack lumber]

We saw this magnificant bull elk on the southern leg.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_4481.jpg

[jack lumber]

MIKE!!
#6 Colombia Ground Squirrel ,has rather long claws, looks like Freddie Kruger!

[Big Mike]

the one with the canoe, are those buddies of yours you put out there?
Nobody than I knew. Actually, after about 10:00am, it hard to get a shot of Lake Louise without a bunch on canoes there. Even at 8:00-9:00, it's hard to walk around the lake because of all the tourists there.

i got on google earth, and found lake Louise in Alberta, same place?

also, google earth makes it all look pretty developed, is it? if so what a shame . . . is it hard to hide the roads and buildings and stuff?
I think there is only one Lake Louise...so that must have been what you found. There is a small town (a village, actually) called Lake Louise...and it's named for this lake. The lake is a 10 minute drive from the village but there is a rather large chateau (http://www.fairmont.com/lakelouise/) right at the lake. And Yes, there are plenty of sights in the mountains where it is hard to get a shot without some sign of civilization or without some people.

Tell us: who all came to the meet-up?
Will there be TPF-member pics? The Salute?
For the first few days, in the Banff/Lake Louise area....we had Jeff Canes, Cyber Surfer (Roy), Jack Lumber (Bob) and myself. We were hoping that Peanuts was going to show up...but I guess she was too busy.
On Thursday, Bob left us and three of us made our way to the Jasper area. We then met up with SpeedTrap (Sean) and his wife (Michelle)...and their dog, Jasper.

I do have several shots of the others, and even a TFP salute somewhere....I get it it eventually.

[cigrainger]

Nice shots. I was hoping for some LF view camera stuff considering the landscapes, but these SLR shots are great as well.

[TwistMyArm]

Looks like it was a pretty sweet trip. Awesome photos guys. Can't wait to see more photos.

[gravy]

holy postcards Mike... stunning shots. you were using a polarizer, yes? please say yes.

[SpeedTrap]

Here are a few of mine
1)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2999.jpg
2)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2965.jpg
3)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2765.jpg
4)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2807.jpg
5)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2827.jpg
6)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2842.jpg
7)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2853.jpg
8)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2874.jpg
9)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2898.jpg
10)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2911.jpg
11)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2914.jpg
12)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2916.jpg
13)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2916-2.jpg
14)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2930.jpg
15)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/SpeedTrap_2006/DSC_2928.jpg

[Big Mike]

Great shots Sean, you must have got that woodpecker on Saturday? Did you make it to down to Amaythist lake?

you were using a polarizer, yes? please say yes.
Absolutely :thumbup:

[SpeedTrap]

Great shots Sean, you must have got that woodpecker on Saturday? Did you make it to down to Amaythist lake?


Yes, I got the wood pecker Sat night in the campground. and we went down to the lake on Sun Morning at 5:30am but I did not get the shot I wanted, but we did see a black bear on the road, but did not get a shot of him.

Your shots are fantastic!

[Big Mike]

Your shots are fantastic!
Of course they are...I shoot with a Canon ;) :lol:

[chrisgillett]

Great pics, I like the wide-angle shots of the mountains. Makes me wish I lived closer to such beauty. I'm stuck in Timmins, ON, way the hell up North. Only roughly 4 hours from James Bay - polar bear country!

I'll have to get my post count up so next year I can join you guys and not be some weirdo who just joined the forums ;)

[Big Mike]

A few more...

#1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/5856-FR-web.jpg

#2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/5889-FR-web.jpg

#3
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/6007-FR-web.jpg

#4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/6095-FR-web.jpg

#5
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/6109-FR-web.jpg

#6
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/6142-FR-web.jpg

#7
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/6170-FR-web.jpg

[Lars Leber]

Lots of really good photos in here. Awesome!

[jack lumber]

A few more,


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/alpineglow.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/peytolake.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_4792.jpg

[tedgtfan]

Superb photos. They made me feel as if I were standing right there. Great work. :hail:

[gravy]

man I really should have been there... stupid band being on the road.

next time.

[Arch]

oooh good shots guys, well done :thumbup:

[Big Mike]

I've got more...

The weather wasn't great on the first day...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5359-FR-web.jpg

Big Horn Sheep
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5381-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5384-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5396-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5402-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5411-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5420-FR-web.jpg

[Big Mike]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5445-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5452-FR-web.jpg

Moraine Lake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5514-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5534-FR-web.jpg

Mountain Goat
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5585-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5612-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5636-FR-web.jpg

[Big Mike]

Emerald Lake
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5700-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5704-FR-web.jpg

Town of Banff
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5761-FR-web.jpg

Colombian Ground Squirrel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5650-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5653-FR-web.jpg

Clark's Nut Cracker
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5783-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5802-FR-web.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5814-FR-web.jpg

[Big Mike]

These are for Cory & Lafoto

Jeff Canes
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5500-FR-web.jpg

TPF Salute from Jack Lumber, Cyber Surfer & Jeff Canes.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/Oilfan94/Rocky%20Mountains%20-%202007/IMG_5635-FR-web.jpg

[LaFoto]

Ahhhh!
At last we get to see that this was a TPF Meet-Up, after all!
Hi guys. So good to see you!!!
Hope to see you all in the flatlands of north Germany next year :D.

[Big Mike]

Anyone Else?

[Cyber Surfer]

Anyone Else?

Well Mike, I just got home, and I have over 1000 photos to process! It may take a few days to pick out the best, but I will have some beauties coming in the near future. :grumpy:

The whole trip was a blast, and I look forward to the Second Annual Rocky Mountain Tour next year. That's if some others want to make it a challenge for next year. :wink:

I hope all had a great time and enjoyed their visit to Alberta and parts of British Columbia. I know I did! :thumbup:

[Antarctican]

The photos posted on this thread are absolute jaw-droppers. What mind-blowing scenery, and the shots do it justice. Excellent work! And I look forward to Cyber Surfer's posts.

I am so sad I was not able to make it there this year...maybe next year (as long as it doesn't interfere with or is too close in time to the big Germany meetup at the end of May).

[Tangerini]

Many gorgeous photos came from this meet up!

[cherrymoose]

I'll actually be traveling there next summer, so it's nice to see a little taste of the area beforehand.

Fantastic shots, everyone! It looks like it was a lot of fun. :) I especially love all of those bighorn sheep photos-- and there's so many other lovely ones that would look amazing on postcards.

[Jeff Canes]

I got home this morning at midnight. Just started downloading from my full Epson drive. Hope to start editing today or tomorrow, nice shots guys.

[Cyber Surfer]

Well here goes! Enjoy!

#1
Morning Alpen Glow!

http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-21-07-2007--001.jpg (http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-21-07-2007--001.jpg)

#2
Lake Louise!

http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-25-07-2007--028.jpg
(http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-25-07-2007--028.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

#3
Lake Louise Canoe!


http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-25-07-2007--014.jpg
(http://%3Cbr%20/%3E%0Ahttp://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-25-07-2007--014.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

#4
Bow Lake & Crowfoot Glacier!


http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-26-07-2007-158.jpg
(http://%3Cbr%20/%3E%0Ahttp://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-26-07-2007-158.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

#5
Mount Cephran

http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-26-07-2007-138.jpg

#6
Paint Pots!

http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-25-07-2007--119.jpg
(http://%3Cbr%20/%3E%0Ahttp://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-26-07-2007-138.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E%0A%3Cbr%20/%3E%0A#6%3Cbr%20/%3E%0APaint%20Pots%21%3Cbr%20/%3E%0A%3Cbr%20/%3E%0Ahttp://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-25-07-2007--119.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

#7
Maligne River!


http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-27-07-2007-012.jpg
(http://%3Cbr%20/%3E%0Ahttp://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-27-07-2007-012.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

#8
Medicine Lake!


http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-27-07-2007-027.jpg
(http://%3Cbr%20/%3E%0Ahttp://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-27-07-2007-027.jpg%3Cbr%20/%3E)

#9
Hidden Reflections!

http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-29-07-2007--009.jpg

#10
Horseshoe Lake!

http://www.jeanroy-photo.com/albums/userpics/5D-28-07-2007-146.jpg

[Jeff Canes]

1) Roy
http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/4459/2264283290028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

2)Mike
http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/6034/2189855400028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

3)Bob, Mike, Roy
http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/7706/2899474450028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

4) Bob
http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/6835/2429865510028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

5) Bob
http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/7524/2405858730028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

6) Mike, Bob
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/6281/2375984680028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

7) Mike
http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/5458/2191006190028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

8) Michelle, Sean, Mike, Roy
http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/7790/2955564520028829374S500x500Q85.jpg

[Jeff Canes]

9)
http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/5930/2067971970028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


10)
http://inlinethumb03.webshots.com/8322/2155284550028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


11)
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/8477/2069636080028829374S600x600Q85.jpg





13)
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/8195/2858617290028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


14)
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/6531/2299154080028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


15)
http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/8401/2335277040028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


16)
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/5242/2684626710028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


17)
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/5240/2834980860028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


18)
http://inlinethumb33.webshots.com/4832/2032104670028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


19)
http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/6888/2877477720028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


20)
http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/7603/2678163290028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


21)
http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/7832/2732896220028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


22)
http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/5285/2842017230028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

[michaelb]

absolutely incredible, i hope someday i have that much talent

[LaFoto]

Cool to see some more TPFers in your photos, Jeff. Thanks for that!!!
And it was the bear of Photo 19 that attracted all those photographers in Photo 18? True fact is that the places round there are that crowded?
Most of your photos have so far suggested it is the least known, most remote, quietest, most undisturbed area of this whole wide world!?!?! It is not so??? :shock:

[Jeff Canes]

It was prime tourist season, that surprised me I thought skiing/winter was but that is number two, I (we) tried to avoid touristy crowds in my shoots

And yes the crowed in #18 was shooting the bear in #19, people where way to close, figured we where not the slowest, and black bears are typically not too aggressive:lol:

thanks for looking

[Big Mike]

Great shots Roy & Jeff.

Thanks for including the shots of the meet-up members, Jeff. That's awesome. I like how you have gone against the norm and included people in the shots with the scenery.

And Yes Corinna, it was peak tourist season and in many places it was very hard to avoid getting people in the shots...or to even get into position for a shot.

[cumi]

I can hardly find words. The photos (and the nature, too) are fantastic. Wish I was there.

[Jeff Canes]

23) Lake Louise
http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/7979/2286594470028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

24) Tangle Falls
http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/8145/2260833800028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

25) Banff Spring
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/7551/2714841140028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

26) Banff Spring
http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/8253/2369464150028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

27) Banff Spring
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/9150/2155491900028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

28)
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/9027/2842843570028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

29)
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/5699/2163344280028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

30)
http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/5524/2538297370028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


31) Horseshoe Lake

http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/7045/2473797860028829374S600x600Q85.jpg


32) Horseshoe Lake

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/6814/2689275290028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

33) Crescent Falls
http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/8293/2067043090028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

34) Crescent Falls
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/6079/2341876580028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

[danalec99]

How did I miss this thread!! Beautiful place. Great shots everyone.

More please!!

[Big Mike]

Jeff, I see you made it out to Crescent Falls. Did you make your way down to Drumheller and the Tyrell Museum?

[Jeff Canes]

Yep made it to Drumheller, but did not get a lot of good shots in the museum, the lighting drove me crazy, I really need to work on my lighting issues, also made it to Waterton but it was smoky from fires on US side, still need to edit those shots

[Jeff Canes]

How did I miss this thread!! Beautiful place. Great shots everyone.

More please!!


Thanks for looking Daniel

I love the shot you got of Banff Springs from the Gondola. :thumbsup:

Thanks, It looks a little stock-ish, but I like the way it came out.

[Big Mike]

I love the shot you got of Banff Springs from the Gondola. :thumbsup:

[Leo]

WOW!!! :hail::thumbup: Awesome shots, absolutely beautiful.

[Jeff Canes]

Drumheller
35)
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/8314/2539992450028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/8915/2074386160028829374S600x600Q85.jpg
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http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/6639/2439455770028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/9527/2800210560028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/8724/2119006190028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

40)
Is It Fort Macleod Alberta or Kansas
http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/9481/2905168440028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

Waterton Ntl Park
41)
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/5968/2947848580028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

42)
Prince of Wales
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/6433/2013952940028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/8772/2218849150028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/6640/2865253680028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/6284/2583398500028829374S600x600Q85.jpg
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http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/9535/2473222130028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/8368/2633160690028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

48)
A View of America Across The Pond
http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/9507/2965201010028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

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http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/7084/2828263770028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

That’s all for me. Hope I’m not being a post hog.;)

[Big Mike]

Great shots Jeff, I've been to the Museum but I've never been to the Waterton area. Looks like I'll have to get down there.

[larrytcom]

OMG I am out of my league here, but it gives me a goal to shoot for. Absolutely awesome photos by all. Thank you for sharing

[AIRIC]

Wow! Nice work everyone. Your photos make me want to get back there soon, especially since our last adventure to Banff.

Eric

[Jeff Canes]

Thanks Eric and larry, and Eric don't stay away so long

[jack lumber]

I have been out of town for a mth,,just got back, so will post some shots later.
Awesome shots so far guys,!

[outlier]

I live in Calgary so I get spoiled by this scenery all the time. You really have to work hard not to get a great photo in this area. I'm going on a long trip around the world and hoping to get some shots of beautiful things we don't have here like beaches, palm trees and stunning architecture. But for natural mountainous beauty it's hard to beat home. Great work everyone and I hope I'm around for the next meetup.

[neea]

I'm so glad we live in such a beautiful country!!!

Couldnt be more jealous. I sure wish I could've made this trip.
Next year!!! Hopefully.

I've been to banff and the area but never really spent alot of time around Lake Louise. I'll have to put it on my list of things to do obviously.

Love everyones pictures. Great work guys!

Mike: I love the one with all the red canoes tied up in the middle.

[jack lumber]

So here is a smattering of the some of the first batch of shots I took,,
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/purplehaze.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/bighorn.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/mtntrain.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_8105.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/blackbear4.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_4368.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_4531.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_4637.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_4715.JPGx.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Canadian%20rockies/IMG_4701.JPGx.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/birds%20of%20canada/IMG_4928.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/birds%20of%20canada/IMG_4927.jpg

[Big Mike]

Nice shots Bob.

[jack lumber]

Hey there Mike, I think I might have overworked a few, I bumped r.g.b. a little more than I usualy do,, all part of the learning curve eh.:oops:

[Jeff Canes]

--I think I might have overworked a few---

I think the colors look well balanced in most, #1 and Payto Lake seem a little off, but the rest are fine IMO

And the first shot of the birds can out very nice with small ones peck out

[Big Mike]

The first on does look off...maybe too much green...but the others look good to me.

[Antarctican]

There are just toooo many spectacular shots in this thread to be able to comment individually. "Job well done", everyone! And thanks so much for sharing all these images with us.

[abraxas]

whoa... awe

[Jeff Canes]

Had planed to shot some B&W film on this trip, but my film camera did not want to work, took about 12 shots total, this is the only one that came out half decent, the canera seems to be work now:confused:

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/20621/2277229500028829374S600x600Q85.jpg

[klissarov ik]

Very interesting pictures from y'all. If there's another meet up in the Rocky Mountains next year, I'll definitely take part of it if I have the chance.

[Neuner]

32) Horseshoe Lake

http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/6814/2689275290028829374S600x600Q85.jpg



All of them are excellent, but this one...damn! Did the dude survive?

[Jus7 A Phas3]

Wow, you guys take some amazing shots i hope to be as good as you guys some day.

[nossie]

You fekin fekkity fekkers! I'm soooo jealous. When is the next bus from Dublin to Lake Louise? I wanna go! Did I mention I suffer terribly from wanderlust?

Great shots, would have been a buzzing time working with you lads I'm sure. Plan something early for Aug 08 and I might get there.

Ray.

[hawkeye]

Oh my!! I've never got to experience anything like that in my life. I think the sky is just as impressive as the landscape. I bet a trip like that would cost a fortune. I'd have to bring a tent lol. Simply amazing guys, gives a true beginner so much aspiration to learn. Bravo

[jack lumber]

Hello there Hawkeye, and welcome to the forum.
Well start saving up the pennies, cos were going to this gig again next year.:thumbup:

[Tighearnach]

Its been an absolute pleasure viewing these. I really like that 1st shot of the big horned sheep....

[Fliphishermon]

Geesh!

Loan the squirrel (#6 Columbia Ground Squirrel) some fingernail clippers. What? He's been sleeping all winter?

Great shots. Makes me want to schedule some vacation time...

[yaseen_h7]

photos very good

thanks

(Yaseen)

[yaseen_h7]

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/27708/2745372270101756009S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2745372270101756009PfREDi)

[yaseen_h7]

photo gaza city palestine

[Keith Gebhardt]

i love how dense the sky is.. is that from the elevation or is there a way to do that?

and what lenses did you use for these pictures?

[Kendrick07]

Beautiful, just simply beautiful. Excellent work.

[Mrsforeman1]

Bear!!! RUNNNNNN!

Are you crazy?

Okay, I'm a girl and all. But, you guys are NUCKIN FUTS!

Can I say that?

[Big Mike]

Bear!!! RUNNNNNN!

Are you crazy?

Okay, I'm a girl and all. But, you guys are NUCKIN FUTS!

Can I say that?
Actually, that was a rather small bear. That doesn't mean that it's not dangerous...just not as scary as a large bear.
Also, sad as it was, there were probably 100 or more tourists along side of the road where the bear was....most of them out of their cars and trying to get closer for a 'great shot' with their little digi-cams. Seeing the wildlife is great, but I don't like it when tourists go crazy when they see something. To be honest, we were no better...but at least we had good camera gear ;)

[Mrsforeman1]

:lmao: funny...

[DBlack]

Wow, alot of amazing photos! Nice work everyone!

[Jeff Canes]

Wow, alot of amazing photos! Nice work everyone!
it's hard not to get a few good one out of 60gb

[Shabu]

Fantastic works, thanks for sharing with us :)

[hawkeye]

Hello there Hawkeye, and welcome to the forum.
Well start saving up the pennies, cos were going to this gig again next year.:thumbup:

I've probably got the dough... If its going to be done again, maybe a new thread should be started in advance (like LaFoto has done for her meetup), that way some new people that are serious about exploring the possibility (me :) ) of going. Month, ideas for itineraries, where we will be, how long the trip is, how much can we expect to spend etc etc etc.

[monkeykoder]

This thread is more than enough inspiration for a little road trip this summer to one of the places my parents always took me camping when I was young.

[calvini]

Absolutely breathtaking. The colors are amazing and really do "pop". Hats off to you wonderful TPF photographers out there! I wonder if it takes post-processing to bump up saturation/ curves etc to achieve these crisp details or just mainly good lens and skills?

[Big Mike]

I wonder if it takes post-processing to bump up saturation/ curves etc to achieve these crisp details or just mainly good lens and skills?
Good quality gear does help, but good technique goes a long way. I used a tripod as much as I could and used a monopod as well.
Processing is certainly a part of the process and there are a few bumps and tweaks...but with such great subjects...there wasn't a lot of editing needed.

I've probably got the dough... If its going to be done again, maybe a new thread should be started in advance (like LaFoto has done for her meetup), that way some new people that are serious about exploring the possibility (me ) of going. Month, ideas for itineraries, where we will be, how long the trip is, how much can we expect to spend etc etc etc.
I would suggest getting in contact with Roy (CyberSurfer)...he is the one who really made this trip happen and made it such a success. He said that a trip in the late spring would be better than in the summer. I don't think he comes around to this site, very often, but you should be able to get in touch with him, via his web site.