It’s autumn, the most colourful season of the year. I’ve been getting out with a camera to capture the vibrant hues of the season. I’ll be posting a series of blogs capturing the colours in different areas in and around Canmore as the season progresses. Yesterday, I went out with Stewart Hamilton, friend and talented…
Category: Hiking
Ha Ling Trail
Ha Ling Peak is located at the northwestern end of Mount Lawrence Grassi — a mountain located immediately south of the town of Canmore, just east of the Spray Lakes road. It is a Canmore landmark, pictured in this photograph I took on a misty summer morning in 2013. The Ha Ling Trail ascends Ha Ling Peak…
Kootenay Plains and Cline River
This past Saturday, July 18, I ventured northward along the Icefields Parkway, this time accompanied by my friend and fellow photographer, Bob Bear. We drove as far as Saskatchewan Crossing, before turning eastward on Highway 11 in the direction of Red Deer. Our destinations for the day were the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve and the…
Dragonfly Hike
Earlier this week, we took a family hike at the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, near the Town of Cave Creek, just 10 miles from home. I was accompanied by my son Jonathan and his family, visiting us for the holidays. This first picture was taken as we descended the Dragonfly Trail to the creek…
Muleshoe Re-Visited
This past week I participated in what is becoming an annual ritual, a photo shoot at Muleshoe, a favourite site located in Banff National Park, along the Bow Valley Parkway, just west of the Town of Banff. This excursion involves a bit of physical challenge, a steep uphill hike to a great location. It’s well…