Photographer Emmanuel Coupe is a participant in the 2011 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest for this photo of frozen lake in Canada. Check out the other pictures from his amazing shoot! (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
Here you can see frozen bubbles trapped beneath the surface. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
Spotting frozen bubbles on the lake is rare. They never appear in the same place twice. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
The brilliant blue color is a feature of glacial lakes. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
The subject is Abraham Lake situated in the Canadian Rockies in western Alberta, Canada. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
The photographer explained that seeing a frozen lake this spectacular is rare as they are usually covered in a thick blanket of snow. In this area, however, there is little precipitation which allows for stunning views of the frozen surface and beneath. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
Conditions for the photographer were harsh - temperatures were as low as - 35 degrees F / - 31 degrees C! (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
This section of Abraham Lake is known as Windy Point. Often the gusts here are strong enough to knock a person over. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
The lake is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
The lake is not naturally occurring. It was formed in 1972 with the construction of a nearby dam. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
The Chinook winds are known to change the temperature in a short amount of time. They are seen here shaping the clouds. (Photo: Emmanuel Coupe)
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