Steve Long
October 2026 - Vermillion Lake
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This is from my trip to Canada in September. We were able to go to Banff, which is full very scenic locations. This is Vermilion Lakes with Mount Rundle in the background, just outside of Banff. I chose this image because how the algae in the pond was captured on IR. It looks like the pond is full of hair!
Sony AcR with 35 prime: 1/160 f 5.6 ISO 100. Post processing was mostly global with adaptive B&W, exposure corrections and adding clarity and dehaze
10 comments posted
Hi Steve. Beautiful scene and picture. The landscape and sky are great for IR and add drama to the image, but the pattern in the water are really captivating. I suspect that you saw it and chose your composition to concentrate on the foreground. Very nicely done. Posted: 10/01/2026 14:22:51
Thanks Arik. I made a vertical image at the same time to include more of the algae but I forgot to check the sharpness on the mountain in the background. Posted: 10/02/2026 18:50:10
Steve, I know this place, near Banff? The foreground is eye candy. So interesting. It contrasts with the textures in the distant shoreline and mountains. Nice work. Posted: 10/01/2026 14:51:08
Thanks Charles. Yes it is very close to Banff. I forgot to include the description when I sent it to Melanie. Posted: 10/02/2026 18:53:58
I forgot to send this info to Melanie with my image.
This is from my trip to Canada in September. We were able to go to Banff, which is full very scenic locations. This is Vermilion Lakes with Mount Rundle in the background, just outside of Banff. I chose this image because how the algae in the pond was captured on IR. It looks like the pond is full of hair!
Sony AcR with 35 prime: 1/160 f 5.6 ISO 100. Post processing was mostly global with adaptive B&W, exposure corrections and adding clarity and dehaze. Posted: 10/03/2026 18:25:46
This is from my trip to Canada in September. We were able to go to Banff, which is full very scenic locations. This is Vermilion Lakes with Mount Rundle in the background, just outside of Banff. I chose this image because how the algae in the pond was captured on IR. It looks like the pond is full of hair!
Sony AcR with 35 prime: 1/160 f 5.6 ISO 100. Post processing was mostly global with adaptive B&W, exposure corrections and adding clarity and dehaze. Posted: 10/03/2026 18:25:46
Hi Steve. This is a very pleasing landscape and you have processed well. The highlight for me is the algae in the water. I can't stop looking at it. It would make an interesting texture. Posted: 10/04/2026 18:20:25
Beautiful landscape, Steve. The foreground "hair" adds a great deal of interest and a nice compliment to that wonderful sky. Posted: 10/14/2026 17:10:56
I really want to get up there someday.
That foreground just makes the shot, Steve. And so much to explore beyond that. Very nice. Posted: 10/14/2026 17:36:03
That foreground just makes the shot, Steve. And so much to explore beyond that. Very nice. Posted: 10/14/2026 17:36:03
Excellent composition and works really well in IR. Each portion of the image is captivating...the swirls in the foreground, the lake and trees in the middle, the mountain and then the detail in the clouds. They all work together to create a wonderful photo.
Only thing I can think of adding would be a small vignette to help keep your eye in the center of the image. But that is a real big nit pick!! Very nice photo. Posted: 10/19/2026 02:39:26
Only thing I can think of adding would be a small vignette to help keep your eye in the center of the image. But that is a real big nit pick!! Very nice photo. Posted: 10/19/2026 02:39:26
YES! I forgot to add a vignette. Thanks Posted: 10/19/2026 10:19:32