Moraine Lake Canada Peter Mckinnon

Over 9 years of his journey as an artist one shot has been swirling around in mckinnon s mind.

Moraine lake canada peter mckinnon.

The coin looks like the aperture blades of a camera s lens has a wonderful colouration has a proof quality and comes in a case along with the certificate of authenticity. I choose peter mckinnon for this post because he is a true inspiration towards anyone who want to excel as a photographer. Comes packaged in a maroon clamshell beauty box from the mint. This beautiful 2 oz silver coin is dedicated to peter mckinnon photos and features one of him most famous photos the moraine lake.

With ten mountain peaks towering above its turquoise waters the glacial lake lures thousands of visitors and photographers to alberta each year. Contains 2 oz of 9999 fine silver. Lover of coffee and good stories. Moraine lake is a glacially fed lake in banff national park 14 kilometres 8 7 mi outside the village of lake louise alberta canada it is situated in the valley of the ten peaks at an elevation of approximately 1 884 metres 6 181 ft the lake has a surface area of 50 hectares 120 acres.

Toronto photographer peter mckinnon and his plaid chair series. Its brilliant blue green colour is a result of light refracting off the rock flour fine particles of rock in the glacier run off which flows into the. Also a first in the peter mckinnon photo series the set is a must for collectors and lovers of canada s natural beauty. He wanted to visit moraine lake in canada s banff national park during winter and capture the.

Moraine lake is a glacially fed lake in banff national park 14 kilometers outside the village of lake louise. 2019 30 moraine lake pure silver coin this is peter mckinnon s ultimate bucket shot capturing the natural beauty of moraine lake. Toronto photographer peter mckinnon and his plaid chair series. Limited mintage to 5 000 pieces worldwide.

Currently residing in toronto canada running self titled channel on youtube. The lake being glacially fed does not reach its crest until mid to late june. The royal canadian mint s peter mckinnon series fine silver coin featuring moraine lake royal canadian mint today he is a famous photographer with brand collaborations and photography gears made in his name. The moraine lake coin is first in a 2 coin series presented in a special box available only with a subscription.