This is a Summer Sunrise from Lake Moraine in Banff National Park. Taken late July 2019.

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We all know that image. It's nice and sharp, but nothing spectacular. This shot was just taken too often. I'd tone it down with less saturation and magic. Then it will look less cheesy. If it wasn't photographed that often from that perspective, I'd give it 3,5* to 4*.

Not sure why people criticize photos of popular scenes. Ansley Adams was not the first and thankfully was not the last to photograph Yosemite. Spencer’s excellent photograph is just as valid and unique as the best National Geographic photographer’s photo. Keep up the good work!

Of course I meant Ansel Adams. Damn you autocorrect

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