This was taken near Banff Canada just after sunrise at a reflecting pond on highway 11 to Nordegg...
Wow..finally, a blue ribbon and it only took 5 years..haha! Well, thank you for all the comments..there was something mystical about this image when I reviewed it..used Topaz Adjust>color stretch to bring out tones,as it looked a little flat straight from camera...there is something about the Canadian Rockies that is magical..
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This is absolutely stunning in the majestic beauty present. It truly looks like a painting rather than a photograph. The break in the clouds to let the mountain peak through is just perfect. I feel like I am viewing the first breath of the morning dawning on this woodland splendor. Very nicely composed and congrats on taking the blue.
Glad you enjoyed/are enjoying your stay in Alberta. The Rockies are indeed magical and each National Park in them shows a different look.
Congratulations on your ribbon!
eta: I saw in a previous post you were in one of Darwin Wiggett's workshops. Was this also taken during one of them? (And I take it you aren't in Rhode Island anymore?)