Northern Lights over Vermilion Lakes
by Citadel

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge

The Northern lights are a spectacular event to witness and especially to photograph and there have been a lot of amazing examples on DPC over the years. Your image whilst it might not be the most impressive in terms of the aurora itself is nonetheless very pleasing because you have made the effort to compose it using a landscape that would stand on its own merits alone. The foregrounds are often very tricky in this situation but I think you have handed it quite well with sufficient detail to enhance the landscape. The sky and clouds are a spectacular addition but they do dominate the aurora to a somewhat minor entity so reducing its impact a little.

A great image in a tough challenge, thanks for your entry

Northern Lights over Vermilion Lakes
by Citadel

Comment by Citadel:

Originally posted by Bear_Music: And welcome back! Nice shot, nice finish!

Thanks Bear! :)

Northern Lights over Vermilion Lakes
by Citadel

Comment by Bear_Music:
And welcome back! Nice shot, nice finish!

Northern Lights over Vermilion Lakes
by Citadel

Comment by Dennisheckman:
Glorious night shot!

Northern Lights over Vermilion Lakes
by Citadel

Comment by gipper11:
Very nice night shot with great exposure and composition.

Lake MacArthur - Yoho National Park
by Citadel

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the Critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenge well

The perfect reflections are key in your lovely landscape. Although I quite like your portrait orientation there is part of me that wishes I could see more of those reflections to the side as opposed to the sky. Your positioning of the foreground rocks lends itself well to the shapes of the reflected hills. The colour of the foreground rocks against the near mono of the background also works well

I like your image Craig I voted it 6 during the challenge it was received reasonably well by the voters in what was a very strong challenge, thank you for your entry

Northern Lights over Vermilion Lakes
by Citadel

Comment by giantmike:
Looks like you used some light painting for the foreground. That was the perfect idea to add extra depth to the photo.

Northern Lights over Vermilion Lakes
by Citadel

Comment by Lydia:
Exceptionally clear and sharply focused. Love the layers.

Lake MacArthur - Yoho National Park
by Citadel

Comment by bmartuch:
Very nice shot and great reflection.

Lake MacArthur - Yoho National Park
by Citadel

Comment by snaffles:
baby rocks in the embryonic water want to be those BIG rocks when they grow up! Wish this image was a lot bigger. 7