About the Photo: Moraine Lake Sunrise Brilliance
When spring turns to summer in the month of June, lakes like Moraine Lake begin to unthaw and showcase their amazing turquoise colors. When I shot this, I was on a massive week-long road trip up the Canadian Rockies to my final destination of Hyder, Alaska. However, this photo was the highlight of the week photography-wise. I had driven in from Seattle the night before, getting in at 1:30 a.m. As sunrise in the summer is very early in the north, I set my alarm for 3 a.m. I nearly decided to sleep in and try my luck the next day. But with limited time, I made myself get up and drive the hour or so from Banff townsite to Moraine Lake. Boy am I glad I did! The sunrise at Moraine Lake on the morning I shot this was out of this world! Beautiful pastel-like pink lit up the sky above that turquoise blue water at this famous Canadian Rockies spot. The next morning I visited again and the temperature was 35 degrees lower with full dreary cloud-cover. It made me very glad I went without that sleep to capture this sunrise!
Location
Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Edition
Limited Edition Run of 200 (Paper Prints Open Edition)
Aspect
Classic Landscape
Awards
2019 Epson International Pano Awards | Bronze Award
Fine Art Print Styles
I offer a number of print styles for my fine art nature photography prints. Below are the different styles you can choose from as you consider your art purchase. All formats with the exception of archival paper prints come ready to hang as is without any need for framing. However, optional external framing can be added if desired. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding these print styles. For more detailed information on my print styles, please visit my fine art prints page.
Signature Series Acrylic Prints (Ready to Hang)
If you’re looking for luxury and quality, then choosing arcylic for your artwork will certainly make it stand out! Details from the image emerge from the acrylic in an almost HD-like appearance due due to the transparency layer that is infused with iridium particles and is encapsulated in a layer suspended between the white poly surface and Acrylic. I also offer upgrades to TruLife acrylic and both Lumachrome and Ultra HD acrylic papers.. The final product is finished with a recessed float mount that allows for easy hanging without the need of an external frame creating a modern gallery look that is perfect for any home or office. Additionally, Italian hand-made ROMA frames can be added to any acrylic piece.
Signature Series Chromaluxe Metal Prints (Ready to Hang)
Using a method called dye sublimation, Chromaluxe is my choice for metal prints. Chromaluxe metal prints are created by taking an archival fine art print and infusing it into an aluminum sheet, creating a much more durable and visually stunning product than printing directly to aluminum like other metal print methods. Surprisingly light-weight, Chromaluxe metal prints are resistant to scratching while having that shiny, high gloss look that makes an image pop! Larson Juhl and box framed Chromaluxe metal prints are available upon request.
Arcival Canvas Prints (Ready to Hang)
Created with 8 color oil based inks, these giclee canvas prints are on another level compared to other canvas prints you might have seen. Many canvas prints have a lack of sharpness, but these canvas prints are some of the highest resolution, sharpest, most vibrant canvas prints possible.
Signature Series Frames (Ready to Hang)
While all of my mounted print styles come ready to hang without the need of an external frame, sometimes collectors want that extra touch of elegance. For that reason, I offer ROMA frames on all of my acrylic, metal and canvas prints. Plaque mount prints can also be framed with Larson Juhl frames. Standard styles include the Tabacchino line, but other ROMA lines are available on request.
Moraine Lake Photos for Sale
The Moraine Lake art for sale on this page is available in a number of breath-taking wall art mediums. From the luxurious TruLife acrylic to Chromaluxe metal prints, add a fine art print of Moraine Lake to your wall. As Moraine Lake in Canada is one of the most beautiful lakes in the entire world, it will certainly be a statement piece for your home or office. Situated in Banff National Park, just a few miles up the road from Lake Louise, Moraine Lake is the crown jewel among the many beautiful Canadian lakes. Moraine Lake lies in the base of the Valley of Ten Peaks and is truly a Canadian Rockies landscape masterpiece!
Beautiful Moraine Lake in Banff National Park
Moraine Lake is easily one of the most beautiful places in Banff National Park, let alone all of Canada! It's located only 14 kilometers (less than 10 miles) from Lake Louise in the Valley of the Ten Peaks. The beautiful turquoise waters, like many lakes in the Canadian Rockies, are caused by light refracting off of the glacial silt suspended in the water. The lake sits at 6,181 feet (1,884 meters) elevation and is almost 50 feet deep with a surface area of about 120 acres (50 hectares).
The view of Moraine Lake from the Rockpile trail was featured on the back of the Canadian $20 bill in years past. Hiking and canoeing are popular activities. The Moraine Lake Lodge provides lodging. As of 2023, personal vehicles are no longer allowed to drive up, requiring reservations on park buses to visit.
Mountain Collection
From the Swiss Alps to the Rocky Mountains, mountains have always captivated me in the most profound ways. Get inspired by more mountain art like Moraine Lake Sunrise Brilliance in my Mountains Collection of images.
The picture looks amazing! And the most important thing is my wife thinks it's beautiful and loves it! Got it up on the wall this evening as well. It honestly looks better in person! It's hard to really understand the quality and difference of the Lumachrome format online, but after reading how you and others describe the result, and now seeing it in person I totally get it. Again, you captured a really unique moment of an iconic area and we're excited to have it up on our walls!
Matt R. from Toronto, Ontario, Canada | View More Reviews