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© Catherine Mytofir. All rights reserved.

Between the Rain

Sunrise at a resort in Akumal (Mexican Riviera). As I woke up early most mornings, I took the opportunity to shoot several breath-taking sunrises. This was the most impressive one. The colours were in

"Mystic Falls" Surounded by cliffs on both sides I stood before an enchanting and hidden falls few people know about. With no trails or roads nearby all I could hear was the sound of the water rushi

Late night snow plower at train terminal.

"Hidden Vista"
I stood in a hidden clearing with the smell of fresh rain hanging in the air. The setting sun gave the distant mountains a vibrant glow while a gentle wind rustled the leaves below.

Rising above at dawn

"Earth, Fire and Water" The setting sun cast rays above the mountains as the color and light mixed in the smoke. The smell of the fall leaves was all around, engaging all my senses as I viewed a lan

Searching for the Right Angle

I saw this sunset during a Medieval camp I attended during the summer and it made me think of how sunsets might look on Jupiter. The clouds appeared to swirl (to the left of the photo) as they do in J

"Above the Loft"
The smell of fall grass hung in the air as the mountains in the distance still held the lingering wisps of smoke from a wildfire. Stars filled the night sky above as light revealed

Flying over the Canadian Rockies at approx. 38,000 ft.! It was morning. The sun was still low and the sky was clear. The mountains seemed so close. I was in complete awe. What a sight!

THE Vegas strip

While visiting Washington DC for my first time, my brother noticed someone had left Tulips on the fountain near the Tomb for the Unknown Soldier. It was touching.

enjoying the summer on 2 wheels

enjoying the summer on 2 wheels

Heavy thunderstorm in Croatia.

empty bench at night

Heavy thunderstorm in Croatia.

exploring the arcade in manitou springs

santa barbara street fair

santa barbara street fair

9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Flying over the Canadian Rockies at approx. 38,000 ft.! It was morning. The sun was still low and the sky was clear. The mountains seemed so close. I was in complete awe. What a sight!

Flying over the Canadian Rockies at approx. 38,000 ft.! It was morning. The sun was still low and the sky was clear. The mountains seemed so close. I was in complete awe. What a sight!

Catherine Mytofir

Montreal, Canada

Member since 2014

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© Catherine Mytofir.
All rights reserved.

Image Source:

digital

Date Taken:

05.2011

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Nov. 13, 2011, 1:58 p.m.

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Camera Model:

Canon EOS 7D

Focal Length:

24mm

Shutter Speed:

1/250

Aperture:

f10

ISO:

ISO100

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