One of the best parts of spring returning to the landscape is the melting of ice off the mountain lakes and the return of beautiful reflections like this one captured on a calm spring morning at Bow Lake in Banff National Park a few years ago. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #bowlake #mountainlake #mountainsunrise #mountains #mountainsarecalling #mountainlife #canadianrockies #banff #banffnp #banffnationalpark #mybanff #explorebanff #abparks #parkscanada #parksofcanada #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #thebestofcanada #bestofthe_greatwhitenorth
Mountain ⛰️ Road 📍Jasper, Alberta 🇨🇦 Roads are a fantastically enjoyable thing to photograph, they represent a journey, and at the same time, wonderfully draw your eye into the image, in this case revealing the epic mountains behind. This was taken at -40ºC on the road that sits juts above the town of Jasper in the Rocky Mountains @tourismjasper @parks.canada #mountain #road #mountainroad #mountainlife #mountain #mountainphotography #lanscape_lovers #landscapephotography #jaspernationalpark #jasper #alberta #abertatourism
It's the start of a new year, and with it brings all the excitement of new beginnings and the possibilities of what the future holds. No matter what the road ahead brings, I hope 2024 is a positive one and that you make the most of it! _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #scenicdrives #mountainroad #windingroad #mountaindrive #roadlesstravelled #kananaskis #kananaskiscountry #mountains #mountainsarecalling #mountainlife #canadianrockies #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #naturelovers #beautyinnature #canadabound #landscapephotography #bestofthe_greatwhitenorth
One of my favorite images taken last winter was this snowy shot of the Hoo-Doos in Drumheller, Alberta. Most people visit these unique sandstone formations in the summer so it's nice to be able to show them in a new perspective and to remind people that these amazing landscapes look great no matter the season so it's worth getting out exploring in the winter as well. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #hoodoos #drumheller #drumhellervalley #drumhelleralberta #canadianbadlands #badlands #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #imagesofcanada #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #awesomedreamplaces #awesomeearth #canadabound #canada_dailyworld #landscapephotography #wintertimeisthebesttime #bestofthe_greatwhitenorth
It's the first week of December and we're still being spoiled by double-digit temperatures and no snow here in southern Alberta. While I miss seeing winter scenes like this one taken at Sunwapta Falls in early winter a few years ago, I'm sure it won't be long before winter settles in and makes up for its late arrival. In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the unseasonable conditions while they last! _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #sunwaptafalls #winterinthemountains #wintertimeisthebesttime #bestofthe_greatwhitenorth #albertaphotography #jasper #jaspernp #waterfall #mountainwaterfall #ilovewaterfalls #waterfalllover #winterwaterfall #mountains #canadianrockies #parkscanada #travelalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #whereinalberta #myalberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #awesomedreamplaces #canadabound #canada_dailyworld
We're less than six weeks away from Christmas and with the holidays fast approaching, so are the holiday markets. I'm excited to be returning to the premiere Christmas market event in Lethbridge for everything handmade, the Christmas at Casa event happening this weekend in downtown Lethbridge. The market runs from 5pm - 9pm on Friday and again on Saturday from 10am - 5pm. This is always one of my favorite markets of the year as there's so many amazingly talented artists to choose from with all original, handmade works of art. I'll be there with a selection of photographic prints, metal and canvas prints, cards, barn wood photo displays and 2024 Alberta calendars. Stop by and get a head start on your holiday shopping with something unique and local! _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #albertaphotography #myalberta #lethbridgealberta #christmasatcasa #casalethbridge #abertatourism #albertaviews #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #thebestofcanada #naturelovers #beautyinnature #landscapephotography #mountains #winterinthemountains #canadianrockies #winterwonderland #canadianphotography #albertalife #shopyql #shopalberta #albertaart #shoplocal
The fall colours are at their peak right now so make sure to get out and enjoy the magic of the season before it's too late. This image is from a few years ago at Lundbreck Falls in southern Alberta. I'm heading to the mountains this weekend so I'm looking forward to enjoying more scenes like this. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #lundbreckfalls #southernalberta #fallinthemountains #falltimeisthebesttime #autumncolors #albertaphotography #chasingwaterfalls #abparks #waterfall #waterfallsfordays #waterfalls_of_ig #waterfall_collective #ilovewaterfalls #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #natgeoyourshot #imagesofcanada #thebestofcanada #bestofthe_greatwhitenorth
The annual elk rut is in full swing, and I've been seeing many posts lately showing this amazing spectacle of nature. I won't be able to make the trip this year to witness for myself but here's an image I captured last year of a handsome bull elk with one of the females in his harem. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #elk #bullelk #elkseason #elkrut #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #sharecangeo #natgeoyourshot #natgeowildlife #animal_captures #splendid_animals #widlife_seekers #wildlife_vision #wildlife_addicts #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifelover #wildlife_perfection #wildlifephotos #canadianwildlife #canadianphotography #canadiannature
The setting sun lit up the remnants of an evening thunderstorm over the prairies in southern Alberta near the Sweet Grass Hills. The soft pink and purple tones made for a beautiful sky over the grasslands. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #prairieskies #prairiesky #prairiesunset #sweetgrasshills #colorfulsky #alberta #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #tourcanada #enjoyoutdoors #imagesofcanada #thebestofcanada #canadabound #canada_dailyworld #landscapephotography
The canola season is in full bloom on the prairies with colorful fields of yellow dotting the landscape. It made for an enjoyable drive up to Calgary for a family event recently and made me think back on this image of an abandoned farmstead in southern Alberta taken on a summer drive a few years ago. The large thunderstorm clouds resulted in a severe hail storm that caused lots of damage to homes in NE Calgary but from this vantage point, the dramatic sky was a beautiful contrast to the bright yellow fields. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #canolaseason #canola #albertaphotography #myalberta #travelalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #renegade_rural #trb_rural #country_features #bpa_rural #backroad_visions #abandonedplaces #abandonedalberta #abandoned #abandonedfarm #abandonedcanada #rural_houses #raw_abandoned #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #imagesofcanada #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #canadabound #bestofthe_greatwhitenorth
Que massa poder conhecer e ver um pouco sobre animais que viveram aqui milhares de anos atrás num parque tão preservado. Feliz por ver o Canadá preservando a história! What a great thing to be able to know and see a little about animals that lived here thousands of years ago in such a preserved park. Happy to see Canada preserving history!
It's been a bit hectic around here lately, I haven't had time for photography and unfortunately due to my schedule, I won't be able to make my annual spring trip to Banff and Jasper this year. I will miss seeing the wildflowers and the baby wildlife, but I can look back on past images and reminisce while I look forward to returning next spring. Speaking of past trips, here's one of my favorite images from a spring trip a few years ago when I captured a beautiful pink sunrise over Sunwapta Falls in Jasper National Park. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #waterfallsfordays #waterfall #waterfall_lovers #bestofthe_greatwhitenorth #albertaphotography #jasper #jaspernationalpark #sunwaptafalls #myalberta #travelalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #sharecangeo #natgeoyourshot #thebestofcanada #beautyinnature #awesomedreamplaces #awesomeearth #canadabound #canada_photolovers #canada_dailyworld #canadianrockies #abparks #parkscanada #parksofcanada
I'm honored to have been asked to contribute to the second installment of the Nitsitapii Landscape Exhibit at the Galt Museum in Lethbridge, running until August 13th. Showcasing the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Nations, the exhibit has been designed to travel to schools, libraries and community centers around southern Alberta and shares the rich history and natural beauty of locations such as Sundial Butte, Okotoks Erratics and Old Women's Buffalo Jump to name a few. My photographs were used to represent Mt. Vimy Ridge and Mt. Blakiston in Waterton Lakes National Park as well as this image from Red Rock Coulee. If you're in Lethbridge this spring/summer, I highly recommend checking out this informative exhibit. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #galt #galtmuseum #redrock #redrockcoulee #alberta #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #natgeoyourshot #tourcanada #imagesofcanada #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #beautyinnature #insidecanada #canadabound #landscapephotohub #landscapephotography
During my travels last weekend, I took a detour through the picturesque Drumheller valley and stopped at the famous hoodoos to see what these unique sandstone pillars look like after a fresh dusting of snow. It was a peaceful morning shortly after sunrise and the perfect place to enjoy a short stroll before heading south and back home to Lethbridge. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #drumheller #drumhellervalley #drumhelleralberta #hoodoos #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #thebestofcanada #beautyinnature #insidecanada #awesomeearth #canadabound #canada_dailyworld #landscapephotography #nature
With the recent news from Parks Canada that the road to Moraine Lake will now be closed to private vehicles, this photo taken in early July last year marks the final time I drove to this famous spot. It's unfortunate that this decision had to be made but given that I attempted to access the lake several times over the course of two days and was turned away due to crowds even as early as 4:00am, I can't say that I'm surprised by the outcome. I will miss the days when I could make a spontaneous visit to the lake when travelling through Banff National Park, and only hope that the availability of the shuttles will still allow me to visit this amazing place again in the future. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #morainelake #lakemoraine #mountains #canadianrockies #banff #banffnp #banffnationalpark #explorebanff #abparks #parkscanada #parksofcanada #albertaphotography #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #whereinalberta #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #mycanadianphotos #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #naturelovers #beautyinnature #awesomedreamplaces #canadabound #canada_photolovers
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Just little old me enjoying the view at the Cascade Ponds. I think this is the last photo I have of the area, so enjoy! Got an idea for my next little set of photos that will take me to Halloween, so stay tuned.
Unfortunately, I didn't have as much time as I would've liked at the Cascade Ponds (I was skiing that afternoon). But this little footbridge was part of a trail I started to explore. Wish I could've spent a little more time exploring. Next time.
I posted a few photos from the Cascade Ponds awhile back, but I never posted these ones I took of myself. It features a very different angle of Mount Rundle from the last photo I posted.
One dock up from where I sat was this one, completely frozen into the lake. it was pretty neat, so I had to get a photo. Vermillion Lakes also have one of the best views of Mount Rundle.
I had a free afternoon when I visited Vermillion Lakes, so I sat down and enjoyed the view from this little dock. It was a very calming until a group of teenage boys on bikes showed up.
Parts of the Vermillion Lakes area were completely frozen over while others weren't. Pretty wild how kilometers of lake can freeze over in some areas, but right next to it a spot won't freeze.
This is one of the nicest, most peaceful spots in Banff. It's called Vermillion Lakes, and if you're ever in the area, I highly recommend visiting.
The Quarry Rock of Banff is this little hike called Tunnel Mountain. Doing it in the winter made it a little more difficult, as we were constantly slipping on ice. Sneakers were definitely not the best choice of footwear. Great views though!
While the lakes were nice, the real treat was the drive though Kananaskis. It was absolutely unreal. The entire Banff area is filled with spectacular drives, but I think this one takes the cake.
In the middle of my ski tour, while staying in Banff I went skiing at Nakiska. Kananaskis wasn't far, so I decided to make the little solo drive to an area called Jack London Lakes in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. This was one of the views at the lakes, it was well worth the drive.
I am very excited to be hitting the road tomorrow for my annual fall photography trip in search of some beautiful autumn colors. I will be camping and exploring the countryside for the next 12 days and can't wait to see what nature has in store for me this year. I look forward to posting new images when I return in two weeks but in the meantime, here is one of my favorite images from a trip to the mountains a few years ago. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #scenicdrives #falltime #fallinthemountains #falltimeisthebesttime #fallcolor #fallcolour #albertaphotography #mountains #mountainsarecalling #mountainlife #canadianrockies #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #imagesofcanada #thebestofcanada #canadabound #canada_photolovers #canada_dailyworld
Moraine Lake is probably the most iconic in all of the Rockies, as it's featured on postcards, screensavers, tapestries and so much more. And it definitely didn't disappoint!
The one great thing about this trip and doing it during the peak of Covid, was that Moraine Lake was so empty when we visited. It's usually packed with people but not this time!
After a large hike earlier in the day, my brother and I had a sudden spurt of energy and decided to run up a smaller hike called Bear's Hump. Probably the fastest hike I've ever done as once we summited, we realized how hungry we were and ran back down for dinner (after a few photos of course).
This was one of the last photos I took in Waterton Lakes National Park on our last morning as the sun was rising above the mountains.
The view of the Prince of Whales Hotel from afar, taken during a beautiful sunrise over Waterton Lakes National Park.
This is the Prince of Whales Hotel in Waterton. We had dinner on one of the days and our server was telling us that the building is pretty incredible as in the winter it faces hurricane-force winds.
Just me enjoying one of the many sunsets we watched in Waterton. Wanted to throw some more photos of myself in my feed as I rarely get them, so I gotta share them when I have them!
This was the view as we made our way towards Waterton Lakes National Park. Absolutely stunning as the mountains rise up from seemingly nowhere.
Despite this fire hydrant protecting the hotel, Waterton was ravaged by a devastating forest fire a few years ago, leaving nearly half the National Park completely inaccessible. You could see the damage from nearly anywhere in the park.
Just outside of the Prince of Whales Hotel in Waterton sits this fire hydrant. It's a beautiful contrast to the stunning view that sits behind it. Don't think I've ever seen such a photogenic hydrant.
The remnants of a passing thunderstorm lit up with colorful tones of pink and purple as the sun set over the unique and beautiful landscape of Writing on Stone Provincial Park while on an overnight trip to the area earlier this summer. This panoramic image was created from five vertical shots and it wasn't until I was stitching the images together in post that I noticed I captured a deer grazing in the trees below. You're unable to spot it unless viewing the image on a much larger scale so I like to think of it as a hidden bonus within the scene. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #writingonstone #writingonstoneprovincialpark #southernalberta #sweetgrasshills #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #tourcanada #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #naturelovers #beautyinnature #awesomedreamplaces #canadabound #canada_dailyworld #abparks #parkscanada #parksofcanada
One last photo of the beautiful scenery at Bow Lake. I just wish Instagram was better with panorama's because I have a few more that are just too wide to post!
As I was taking photos at Bow Lake, I turned around and saw my Dad taking in the scenery. So I quickly snapped this photo. Hangout with a photographer and you'll get plenty of great photos of yourself!
Bow Lake was one of the most beautiful spots we stopped at on our trip and it truly made me wish I had a kayak with me. The water was so clear and pristine.
The bugs were biting hard when I was snapping these shots, so enjoy, my blood, sweat and tears went into them (along with a few hours of editing).
I snapped this photo just before 6:30 AM on our last day in Waterton. I had been getting up to catch nearly every sunrise but hadn't gone up to the hill until this day. Was it worth it?
I sat in the bushes waiting for a mountain biker to come along for a few minutes before snapping this. Was worth every second. And, if I ever get back into mountain biking I'm certainly hitting Fernie.
We attended the Fete Au Village event in Legal and we had an absolute blast. We are so thankful for all the positive feedback, thanks so much for having us. And big “Thank You” to all our hardworking volunteers who came out to help out. #feteauvillagelegal #localevents #mobilepettingzoo #goats #yak #alpacalove #potbellypigs #lamb #chickens #swan #guineafowl #blueearedpheasant #ponyride #barnonwheels #abertatourism
Considered the most photographed tree in Canada, the limber pine located in the small community of Burmis in southwestern Alberta, sees thousands of tourists stop to admire its beauty each year. Estimated to be between 600 and 700 years old, it died in the late 1970s and was toppled by wind in 1998 but was re-erected and stabilized by steel rods and brackets to ensure it remains for many years to come. It is so well loved that when the adjacent Highway 3 was being built, the local community rallied to have it redirected around the tree as it had become a heritage symbol of the area and marks the gateway to the Crowsnest Pass. This image of the famous tree was taken at sunrise while on a camping trip to the area a few summers ago and has had the vertical support bar removed in post. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #treephotography #treesofinstagram #treelovers #burmis #burmistree #crowsnestpass #crowsnest #goandcapturethelight #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #enjoyoutdoors #imagesofcanada #thebestofcanada #beautyinnature #insidecanada #canadabound #landscapephotohub
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I had started the day with an unforgettable encounter with a lynx, spent the afternoon photographing a grizzly bear and was enjoying the colorful sunset while on the drive to my campsite for the night when I came across this black bear strolling alongside the road. It was the perfect ending to an adventure-filled day exploring the beautiful Canadian Rockies. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #scenicdrives #mountaindrives #mountainroad #canadianrockies #davidthompson #davidthompsoncountry #davidthompsonhighway #mountains #mountainsarecalling #mountainlife #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #mycanadianphotos #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #awesomedreamplaces #canadabound #canada_photolovers #canada_dailyworld #landscape #landscapephotography
My {W E E K E N D} starts today 🥳 I’m unplugging for a week…gonna go wander around in nature. Don’t worry, I won’t get lost 😉 Have a wonderful week internet pals ✌🏼
I am excited to be hitting the road tomorrow for my first camping road trip of the year. It's always great to get back into nature for a few days and the anticipation of what amazing sights await me. I look forward to sharing some new captures with you soon when I return. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #scenicdrives #mountaindrives #mountainroad #roadtrip #mountainsarecalling #canadianrockies #waterton #watertonlakesnationalpark #mywaterton #abparks #parkscanada #parksofcanada #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #photo_hitchhiker #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #imagesofcanada #thebestofcanada #awesomedreamplaces #canadabound #photo_hitchhiker
With the first day of May right around the corner it won't be long now before we start seeing scenes like this again in the mountain parks. Wildflower season is always my favorite time of year and I look forward to seeing what this year's bloom has in store. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #wildflowers #springinthemountains #mountainsarecalling #canadianrockies #waterton #watertonlakesnationalpark #mywaterton #experiencewaterton #abparks #parkscanada #parksofcanada #goandcapturethelight #albertaphotography #travelalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #photo_hitchhiker #sharecangeo #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #awesomedreamplaces #canadabound #photo_hitchhiker #landscapephotohub #bigpicworld
Mount Rundle is so long that it can actually be classified as a small mountain range. So if you hike Rundle, technically you've hiked a mountain range.
Mount Rundle is the highlight of Banff. From nearly anywhere around the town you can see the iconic mountain towering above. I plan on hiking it the next time I'm in Banff during the summer.
While Mount Norquay might not offer the best skiing in the area, their lookout has quite the view. You can see the town of Banff and the Rockies surrounding it.
This is one of the hot springs along the trail above Cave & Basin. Apparently there are many more natural springs similar to this one hidden within the mountains surrounding Banff. There's a well-known one on Mist Mountain that I'm hoping to do this or next summer.
This is the Banff Springs Snail. An endangered species of snail that only exists in the Banff area in these hot springs. One of the major reason the springs are off limits to people is to protect these tiny snails.
Cave & Basin is actually an entire area of hot springs. There is the one located within the cave, this second one outside the cave, and even more on a small trail above these two pools. Instagram crop messing with my photos again.
Cave & Basin was one of Canada's first national historic sites after being found in the 1870's. It grew to national attention and was used as a hot springs until the 1970's.
I had never visited the Rockies properly in the winter before this trip as when I've gone in the past I've just been skiing (although this trip was mainly skiing too). But seeing the mountains of the Rockies covered in snow makes the sights even better. It's a little disappointing that many of the hiking trails are inaccessible or dangerous in the winter, because those views could be incredible.
As many times as I've been in the Rockies I'm always stunned by the surreal 360 views of the mountains everywhere you go.
The Cascade Ponds were only minutes away from Lake Minnewanka which is much more well known, but I found the view here even better than the lake. If you're in the area I highly recommend the stop.
The ponds had a few of these sweet little wooden bridges that add so much character to the area. I'm sure it's beautiful in the summer too, but the wintertime is definitely when you should visit this area.
This series of photos are from the Cascade Ponds. I was headed to Lake Minnewanka and passed the turn for this area on my way. Decided to make a quick stop on my way back. That was a very good decision. The view of the frozen ponds and the Rockies surrounding it was incredible.
Took a bit of a break from social media but a lot has happened since. I quit my job to go on a month-long ski tour and have been very busy with that stuff. Just got back a few days ago and I'm finally getting some free time to go through my photos and edit them. I'd never explored the Rockies in the winter properly but this gave me the chance.
I'm very honored to have some of my images on display as part of the new Indigenous Landscapes Exhibit at Galt Museum & Archives in Lethbridge. The exhibit highlights ten Blackfoot historic and sacred landscapes along with the name and stories behind these areas prior to European arrival. My photographs showcase the areas of Waterton Lakes National Park, Writing on Stone Provincial Park, Chief Mountain and Crowsnest Mountain. After the exhibit closes on June 12th, the displays will continue onto schools across Alberta to be used for education about the important history and culture of the Blackfoot Confederacy. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #galtmuseum #blackfootconfederacy #blackfootnation #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #mycanadianphotos #tourcanada #imagesofcanada #thebestofcanada #canadabound #canada_photolovers #canada_dailyworld #landscapephotography #canadianrockies #canadianprairies #watertonlakesnationalpark #writingonstone #crowsnestmountain #chiefmountain
As we step out of our recent deep freeze and enjoy some milder weather this week in Alberta, I am reminded that winter can be enjoyable when you can feel your fingers and toes! A place I always enjoy visiting in the winter is Jasper National Park. While I won't have the opportunity to head there this winter, here's a shot from a trip a few years ago at Sunwapta Falls along the Icefields Parkway. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #sunwaptafalls #jasper #jaspernationalpark #explorejasper #parkscanada #parksofcanada #waterfall #waterfall_lovers #waterfallsfordays #waterfalls_collective #waterfalls_of_ig #ig_waterfalls #canadianrockies #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #travelalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #ipulledoverforthis #photo_hitchhiker #mycanadianphotos #sharecangeo #livelovecanada #thebestofcanada #canadabound #canada_photolovers #photographerfocus #photo_hitchhiker #canada_dailyworld
We woke to a fresh layer of snow in Southern Alberta this morning; all the trees in my neighbourhood looked beautiful with their limbs covered in snow. It reminded me of a winter trip to Banff a few years ago when the evergreens were heavy with snow. While I often curse the shoveling and uneasy drives that come along with winter, it sure is a beautiful season. This image was taken at Morant's Curve near Lake Louise from that trip and has me looking forward to the holidays when I can get out again for some more winter photography. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #canadianrockies #mybanff #explorebanff #banff #banffab #morantscurve #trainstagram #winterinthemountains #winter #winterlandscape #winterwonderland #winterphotography #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #abertatourism #albertaviews #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #sharecangeo #thebestofcanada #naturelovers #beautyinnature #insidecanada #awesomedreamplaces #canadabound #canada_dailyworld
November often feels like the middle ground between seasons, the colorful fall leaves are long gone but the winter snow hasn't quite arrived. Many parts of the prairies received their first dump of snow over the weekend with more in the upcoming days so it won't be long before it feels like the official start of winter. This image of Sheep River Falls was taken on a November trip to the mountains a few years ago and reminds me that even in-between the seasons can be beautiful. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #sheepriver #sheepriverfalls #sheepriverprovincialpark #waterfall #mountainwaterfall #waterfallsfordays #waterfall_collective #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #travelalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #mountains #mountainsarecalling #canadianrockies #abparks #parksofcanada #kananaskis #insidealberta #explorealberta #explorecanada #pocket_canada #livelovecanada #beautyinnature #awesomeearth #canadabound #canada_photolovers
After nearly two months of record-breaking summer heat, the last few days of cooler temperatures have made it feel like fall. The change has been so drastic that instead of the air conditioner, I was surprised to hear my furnace turn on a few times this week. While this cool down is only temporary, it has me thinking of autumn days ahead when we can look forward to the beauty of the changing leaves and cool, crisp mornings. This image was taken on such a morning last fall when visiting Crescent Falls in central Alberta. I remember wishing I had taken my gloves on this outing as my fingers were frozen by the time I got back to my vehicle from this early morning excursion. _____________________ For info on my photography or to purchase prints & handmade photo art, please visit my website (link in bio) _____________________ #gatheringdustphotography #crescentfalls #waterfall #waterfallsfordays #waterfalls_collective #waterfalls_of_ig #ig_waterfalls #autumnvibes #falltimeisthebesttime #canadianrockies #albertaphotography #whereinalberta #myalberta #alberta_ca #abertatourism #albertaviews #explorealberta #explorecanada #hey_ihadtosnapthat #ipulledoverforthis #photo_hitchhiker #sharecangeo #thebestofcanada #awesomedreamplaces #photo_hitchhiker #walkingaroundcanada #landscapephotohub #canada_dailyworld #landscape #landscapephotography
Sometimes it’s important to consider the different perspectives and not only the ones that we perceive🌿 #banff #banffnationalpark #visitbanff #banffalberta #banffcanada #canadianrockies #rockies #explorealberta #travelaberta #abertatourism #visitalberta #summertime #memories #grateful