Gwen Callas-Miller
October 2025 - Mistaya Canyon in Banff, Canadian Rockies
About the Image(s)
I continue to go through my week of Canadian Rockies photos. So much beauty. It's too bad that you can't hear the roar of the water in this photo of Mistaya Canyon. Mistaya Canyon has been carved over thousands of years by a rushing river that flows down from Peyto Lake. My goal was to capture the movement of the water and the curved flow of the water from the mountains. I used LrC to denoise, slightly bring up the shadows and darken the right side of the mountains whichI thought was a little washed out. I want the viewer to feel like they are sitting on a rock just out of shot, viewing the force of the oncoming water and majesty of the mountains.
Taken handheld with Sony a1, 24-70 GMii lens at 24mm, 1/320, f8, ISO200.
11 comments posted
The incredible color of the glacial water in Canada never fails to amaze. You've caught a lovely landscape with water, mountains, rocks and trees. I like the way the river comes right at us. The texture in the rocks is terrific.
Good job! Posted: 10/09/2025 22:33:04
Good job! Posted: 10/09/2025 22:33:04
Thank you, Leslie. Posted: 10/17/2025 02:45:17
Wow. I so need to go to the Canadian Rockies. This photo is fantastic. Your foreground and background frame the beauty of the glacial water. Posted: 10/10/2025 21:40:00
Thank you for your comments. I highly recommend you go! The beauty is a nonstop photographer's dream. Posted: 10/17/2025 02:47:01
This looks like a painting to me! Nice leading line, S curve of the roaring water, anchor on both left and right bottom of the frame, great depth of field, so many elements that makes this a compelling photo. I could imagine myself standing on those rocks and taking in this beautiful landscape. Posted: 10/13/2025 16:13:02
Much appreciated Sanita and thanks for pointing out the elements you thought worked well. Posted: 10/17/2025 02:48:42
Gwen, this is an outstanding photo that is deserving of a large print. I agree with the others' comments. The image is well-balanced from both a compositional and color perspective. It draws the viewer in and imparts the feel of the place exceptionally well. The clouds add another nice touch. I, too, need to go explore the Canadian Rockies. Simply gorgeous shot. Great job! Posted: 10/13/2025 16:46:12
Very helpful feedback, John. Happy that you like it. Yes, highly recommend and happy to provide input on our itinerary. The most challenging thing is that there is so much to see. A good challenge!
Posted: 10/17/2025 02:51:36
Posted: 10/17/2025 02:51:36
Gorgeous image!! The colors, the balance, the clarity, and the backdrop ....just WOW!!! Thanks for sharing ....I've always heard the Canadian Rockies were special, and this only reinforces they are a place to visit. Posted: 10/16/2025 17:02:30
Thanks Sherry! Yes, spectacular place indeed. Posted: 10/17/2025 02:52:37
Wow, this is incredible!!! Amazing leading lines. One of the best landscape photos I''ve seen in a while.
One tiny suggestion would be to darken the foreground just a bit to bring out the details in the rocks.
But this is definitely one to be proud of! Posted: 10/17/2025 17:01:09
One tiny suggestion would be to darken the foreground just a bit to bring out the details in the rocks.
But this is definitely one to be proud of! Posted: 10/17/2025 17:01:09