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On this particular morning, I didn't need an alarm to wake me up at 3:30 AM. I was already awake with excitement for the wilderness that lay before me.
I left my camper and was in my kayak by 4:00 AM on the most still water I have ever experienced. I paddled in complete darkness for over an hour before I saw a sliver of golden light on the horizon. The sky began glowing a faint shade of orange so I picked up the pace, determined to finish my nine-mile journey before the sun crested the top of the mountains.
I was alone, absolutely and completely alone, on this mountainous lake in the Canadian Rockies. The only sounds were from my paddle dipping into the water, and the only ripples on the water were from my boat.
At last, three hours later, I arrived at the sacred Spirit Island. I pulled my kayak onto the shore and unloaded my camera gear. In a hurry, I found the location for the best composition and set up my tripod and camera. There was a slight mist over the water and not one single sound but for the occasional call of a loon.
I felt like the only person alive on earth as the sun peaked over the horizon and began lighting the mountainsides. It was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. As the sun continued to rise, I created this VAST photo to capture the essence of this magical moment in the Rocky Mountains, a moment I will never forget.
Date & Time | June 29, 2016: 7:31am |
Location | Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Canada |
Coordinates | 52.643000, -117.492200 |
Focal Length | 45 mm |
Aperture | f/10 |
Shutter | 1/80 |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 5 |
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Total Pixels | 160,649,126 px |
Width | 18,293 px |
Height | 8,782 px |
Aspect Ratio | 2.08 : 1 |
Date & Time | June 29, 2016: 7:31am |
Location | Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Canada |
Coordinates | 52.643000, -117.492200 |
Focal Length | 45 mm |
Aperture | f/10 |
Shutter | 1/80 |
ISO | 100 |
Num of Exposures | 5 |
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