Lake McDonald Reflections, Glacier National Park Wall Art, Lake McDonald Photo, mountain lake scenery, paper, canvas, metal, acrylic

Lake McDonald


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Glacier National Park is roughly a 3-hour drive from my home, which, in Montana terms, means it’s right next door. As Glacier is so beautiful, and so (relatively) near to home, we make several trips there each year. We also offer our guests the chance to visit the Park, and we often find ourselves in the role of “native guide.” As the Going-to-the-Sun highway is open for a very brief time each summer (usually late June to early September), any spring or fall visits are limited to Apgar Village and Lake McDonald.

In April, 2019, we had a Couch Surfing guest stay with us. He was eager to visit Glacier, so I drove him to the Park. Driving up the east side of Lake McDonald, I noticed how unnaturally calm the water was. There is almost always enough wind to cause ripples in the water. We stopped, parking the car in an authorized spot, and got out to capture the lake in pixels. I had never seen the lake’s surface so smooth. The photo here is the result of that trip. Note that the foreground is completely under water—and yes, the lake’s water is that clear. You can count every stone on the bottom. After grabbing several photos, we continued on to the Lake McDonald Lodge where we turned around—the highway being closed by snow beyond that point. And yes, as we drove back, not 15 minutes later, the surface was covered with wind-driven waves. Getting this photo was definitely a case of being in the right place at the right time.

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PRINTING & SHIPPING DETAILS

There are 5 ways to print these images.

1) Premium Photo Paper Prints are high quality, professional paper-prints.

Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print. You'll feel like you're there. Premium Photo Paper will last a long time. This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 or 24 x 36 inches. They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online).

2) Ready to Hang Canvas Wraps are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required.

Ultimate convenience. Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall. Canvas Wraps are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs. Wooden stretcher-bars give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important). Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.

3) Ready to Hang 3 Panel Canvas Wraps.

This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which put together make a single large image. This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!

4) Aluminum Metal Prints

Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints. Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges. UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.

5) Acrylic Prints

Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The 1/8" thick clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.