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the Crown Jewel of the National Park System
the Crown Jewel of the National Park System
hahn23


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Challenge: National Parks (Standard Editing*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Date: Aug 28, 2016
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/500
Date Uploaded: Aug 29, 2016

 It was a serendipitous morning. I was looking for moose, but found an elk harem at Sprague Lake, RMNP, instead. The rut has begun. Sprague Lake was an exciting visit for many tourists today. I can't think of a more beautiful spot for wildlife sightings, landscape scenes and lake reflections. Canon EOS 5Dmkiii, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/500s@f/8.0, ISO 400, lens focal length 70mm. 8/28/16 8:55am.

[Aug. 30th, 2016 12:37:04 AM]

One person commented about cloning out the people. That reflects a misunderstanding of who owns the national parks. Must be from a different country.


[Aug. 30th, 2016 04:35:26 AM]

This image was captured on 08-28-16, after the speed challenge was announced. I hope DPC doesn't open up submissions to the "mining of archives" in the future. The motivation to pick up the camera and engage in fresh photography is an important element to the significance of this photography contest.

[Sep. 1st, 2016 02:44:54 PM]

The interface of the people and the wildlife/scenery is an essential part of the national park system. It would have been foolish and unethical and a misrepresentation to clone out the people and cars. The people are an important part of the story.

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Sony Alpha a55
Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 SAM
 09/03/2016 08:13:42 PM
Somebody should call the Sierra Club, alert them to all the wonderful photos in this challenge. It's truly amazing. What a beautiful planet we have to live on. Thanks for posting this shot
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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 09/03/2016 12:39:49 PM
what a great shot. It looks like you had to battle very harsh light but it is still a good capture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 09/02/2016 02:05:35 PM
So the Elk are back at RMNP (or do they ever leave???) Good capture, nice color tones
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Canon EOS-7D
 08/31/2016 09:42:43 PM
nice buck right in the middle of the photo. Good use of the rule of thirds. The people and cars are distracting
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/30/2016 11:21:46 AM
Such a lovely place as this can only be in Hahn territory :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon RP
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro
 08/30/2016 12:29:21 AM
Nice picture. You could have cloned out the cars and the people, they are really disturbing in this picture. Some PP to make it pop. A 7 from me
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