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Rocky's Castle


Rocky's Castle
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Copyright: Tomasz Chroscicki (Tomek) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1281 W: 47 N: 2785] (15929)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-10
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 30D SLR, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, 77 mm Hoya UV
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/50 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-09-14 21:41
Viewed: 677
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is one of the most recognized mount in Alberta just beside Trans Canada Highway - Castle Mountain.
How high it is??? - 2766m or 9076 feet.
I'll post wider view in WS - so please click to see it.
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Castle Mountain is located within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, approximately half-way between Banff and Lake Louise. While looking nearly impenetrable from the Trans-Canada Highway, the peak can be ascended from the backside on the northeastern slopes. The trail to Rockbound Lake leads hikers around the eastern side.

The mountain was named in 1858 by James Hector for its castle-like or fortress appearance. Following the post-war visit of U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower, the name was changed to Mount Eisenhower. Eventually, public pressure forced the name to be changed back in 1983 to its original but an isolated pinnacle at the southeastern end is now called Eisenhower Tower.

The massif contains several high points including Helena Ridge (2862m), Stuart Knob (2850m) and Television Peak (2970m), the latter being named for the TV repeater located on top. Technicians use a helicopter rather than the long trudge to the top.

ISO 400

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hi tom, wonderful shot, the work shop is great too, i love the comp on both and the golden light is very nice to see (as you you know i am a fan of that!) a stunning view and a stunning place, take care , thanks scott

Hi Tomasz

This is such a wonderful scenery.... very peaceful atmosphere... and I likethe reflection fromthe sun on the top of the hill

Amri HMS

One day I will learn to take photos of mountains like you. This one is great! At what time of the day did you take it? Incredible lighting. TFS
Maria Lorena

Hi Tomasz,
What a breathtaking view my friend! Excellent colours. Though the brightness in the lower part is a bit low, nevertheless a superb posting!
TFS
Hans

wow kolejne zdjecie ktorym mnie powaliles Tomaszu.
Niesamowity widok , takich gor to chyba jeszcze w zyciu nie widzialem ;)
Swiatelko super , daje niepowtarzalny klimat
no i te drzewa u dolu , moze mniej ciekawe ale tworza bardzo dobra calosc tworzac kontrasty naturalne !!!

Zdjecie super , czasem zaluje ze nie mieszkam w Kanadzie patrzac na twoje ujecia :) tam jest mnostwo tematu no i sie dzieje jak widze ..

Hi Tom,

It's impressive picture. Beautiful nature that you presented very well at the right time, with the golden light . . Great shot!

Tfs,
Tjutjut

czesc Tomku
Piekne giganty, faktycznie
wygladaja podobnie jak ogromna twierdza
śliczne światło i widok dech zapierający
w piersiach..
Uwielbiam z Tobą podróżować :)
Alina

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2456 W: 56 N: 3631] (16721)
  • [2007-09-15 3:01]

Wspaniala sceneria gorska Tomku,cudne kolory wspaniala prezentacja.Zdjecie naprawde super.
Pozdrawiam.
Janusz

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 387 W: 0 N: 1156] (7248)
  • [2007-09-15 3:30]

Witaj Tomeczku! Jakie piekne te gory!... wygladaja imponujaco. Zachwycaja swoim ogromem, ksztaltem i kolorem. Pieknie wygladaja oswietlone przez slonce, jakby ktos specjalnie zamontowal ogromne reflektory i oswietlil nimi trzy wybrane kolumny!... i to cudnie blekitne niebo.../bo u nas ciagle pada deszcz/. Myslalam, ze moja wyprawa po tym kontynencie dawno sie skonczyla, a ona trwa nadal... i znowu dzieki TOBIE!!!

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2594 W: 396 N: 2771] (30777)
  • [2007-09-15 6:14]

merhaba tom;
nice composition and captured..super...selamlar

Hi Tomku!
Odwzorowanie barw super, mimo wysokiego ISO zadnego szumu (FERRARI ;)) Dobra robota!

WOW!! Magnificent Tom! I love the bit of light at the tops of the rocky cliff! Outstanding control of light! Very nice deep colors!
Linda
B-)

I confirm... i recognize it! Impressive! I enjoy how the sun lighting the massive points! Good idea for a large in the WS. The tones impress and i like we can compare the scale with the so tiny trees on it!

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1084 W: 438 N: 425] (12697)
  • [2007-09-15 14:40]

Cześć Tomku
Ładny zachód słońca! Ładnie złapałeś to światełko.
Pozdrawiam
Ania
WS też robi wrażenie, kawał góry!

Czesc Tomku.
Wspaniale i majestatyczne gory. Pieknie sie prezentuja te oswietlone szczyty.
Bardzo ciekawe zdjecie.
Pozdrawiam
Wojtek

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2007-09-15 16:03]

Hi Tom,

A magnificient image which has been taken at the time when sun is blazing the tops. Standing tall rocks are looking fantastic. Well done my brother.

Thanks for sharing this image.

Hello Tom,
Awesome tones of the sun on this mountain. Well framed and exposed. Great shot, congrats!

-JD

Awesome capture of the beautiful scenery. Great composition, sharpness, and saturation levels. I love the colours and the way the light is hitting the top of the mountains.

witaj Tomku!
niesamowita potega tych gor, widok rewelacjyny!pieknie oswietlone sloncem szczyty!gratuluje Tomku za tak cudne ujecie!
pozdrawiam goraco!
monika

Witaj Tomku :)

Niesamowity widok! Drzewka w dole jak trawka :) WS tez bardzo, bardzo, bardzo mi sie podoba, tam dopiero widac ogrom skal!
Swiatlo na szczytach jest fantastyczne!!!
Kiedy patrze na Twoje zdjecia, od razu mam ochote rzucic wszystko i jechac, gdzie oczy poniosa :)
Dzieki!!!
Milej niedzieli,
Iza

Excellent details on the image. The face of the mountain is well exosed and Eisenhower Tower is well included in the picture. The best way to get to the top of this tower is by climbing the face seen here. A techical rock ascent but very fun. Good work with the workshop to show the massive size of this beautiful mountain. Thanks Tomasz.

Roberto

hej! juz ci pisalam ze ci zazdroszcze tych widokow? jak nie to wiedz ze naprawde niesamowite miejsca zwiedzasz! imponujace!!!!!!!!
pozdrawiam!:):):)

Hi Tom

Splendid shot and very good hot colours!!!

sorry for my english...

Best Regards

Marina

Czesc Tomaszu, jak sadze cierpliwie wyczekane, piekne popoludniowe swiatlo.. bardzo uatrakcyjnia widok.. chce sie tam byc.. nie mam wiecej nic do dodania ;-)
pozdrowienia - Tomek

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