Sunset Over Massive Range

The clouds had started building late afternoon, the chance of a bright sunset looked bleak. But from a distance I could see toward the west there was open sky behind the Massive Range, there was a chance the light could get under the clouds and provide a bright sunset. Now I needed a place where I could set myself and wait. Found it along the  Bow River, I set my equipment and waited. It slowly started, warm bright colours spreading front me. For about ten minutes I enjoyed watching a beautiful sunset.

Until next moment,

Amar

Pilot Mountain

I was exploring the valley few weeks back, looking for wildlife of the bird kind. The sun was rising and coming over the rangee behind me, looked over at Pilot Mountain and liked the simplicity of it all. Light dusking of snow fallen on the mountain the day before, sunlight on the north side of the mountian and its reflection in the slow moving stream before me.

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Amar

Mount Chephren

The original plan was to take picture of Mount Chephren from one of the Waterfowl Lakes, but it was windy and the water was not calm. So I decided to follow Mistaya River and see if I could find an area that would work better. Soon after with very little effort I came across shrubs still showing the fall colours, that is where I grabbed this picture.

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Amar

Mount Patterson

I was waiting for the sunlight to hit the peaks, the temperature was just below freezing. I had forgotten my gloves but the surrounding kept me warm. Looking around to see what would make for a good image as I enjoyed the fall colours on the valley's floor. Soon the peaks were lighting up one by one, but my focus that morning was Mount Patterson and its named glacier, Snowbird. After I got my picture I did what I love to do in the mountains, explore.

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Amar

 

 

Bident Mountain and the Moon

Patience is a very important part of becoming a better photographer. I saw the moon making its way over Bident Mountian, but I felt if I waited I could get a better picture. The sun would be lower, giving warmer light, keeping my fingers crossed that the clouds would not block the light. As well, I wanted the moon to appear closer and more over the mountain. So for an hour I went to play elsewhere and on my return the picture I took was waiting for me.

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Amar

Pilot Mountain

It was few weeks back, when all was green. Most  of the times I drive by Pilot Mtn on my way to some adventure else where, just giving it a look and not thinking about taking its picture. But that morning, it was worth stopping to take picture of the mountain.

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Amar

Tipi and Cascade Mtn

A tipi was originally made out of birchbark, followed by animal skins and today of canvas, it's a remarkable durable dwelling. Giving warmth during harsh winters, providing comfort from hot summers and keeping dry those inside during heavy rain. Its portability came in handy, packed quickly when needed to move with the bison herds for example. A ceremony was going to take place with the Stoney Nakoda  Nations and Parks Canada, was happy to find the tipi on the valley below Cascade Mtn. With the drama in the sky, how could I not take this picture on a beautiful cool morning.

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Amar

Moon Over Mount Victoria

Few weeks back I was standing front of Lake Louise, watching the first morning light hit Mount Victoria. As the mountains basked in the morning light, moon came out of hiding, it was about to set behind Mount Victoria. I zoomed in and started taking close-up pictures of the moon and the peaks. It's hard to take bad pictures at Lake Louise.

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Amar

Sundance Range

With water level higher then normal at the Vermilion Lakes, more opportunities are provided for sunset pictures. The water was still, the green colours were out and the clouds were in the right place. Just for added bonus, the moon was in the sky. Was happy to get this picture.

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Amar

Castle Mtn

I was standing along the Bow River taking pictures of birds, took a look toward Castle Mtn and liked the way light was hitting part of the mountain. Turned the camera toward the mountain and grabbed a quick picture, afterward continued taking pictures of birds.

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Amar

Vermilion Peak

In photography, the more you know about your subject, the more opportunities you'll have and better pictures you'll get. I was on 93 South heading to a particular location to take pictures of a sunset, but time was not on my side. Decided instead to stop at Marble Canyon, where from past visits I knew just where to go. I took few pictures from different location before setting for the final image. But I needed to wait for the clouds to move in, while hoping the last direct sunlight was still on part of Vermilion Peak. Minutes before the light left the peak, I got my sunset picture.

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Amar

93 South

Fresh snow had fallen the night before, with low clouds and morning light, beautiful views from the road could be seen all around. After an hour or so and many pictures later, I finally had decided to get off the road and get on the trails.

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Amar 

Fairholme Range

It was a mild day as I walked on melting ice of the Bow River. With each step I was leaving a clear deep boot print in the ice, always making sure to stay on the side of the river, where there was no running water underneath the ice. Carefully looking to the sides and to the front of me to see where I needed to stop to take the pictures. I often go by feel, what looks good to me, what is worth stopping for to take a picture or pictures. Once my mind has decided its worth stoping, then its time to look through my camera to decide what to include and not include to make the most of the opportunity. Deciding how much fore ground to include, how much sky to include, should I include the tree or trees to the left, should I get low to the ice or stand tall, etc, etc, etc. If time is on my side I'll take several pictures by varying the variables, deciding at home which combination of variables gives me the best image of a particular shoot. In this case it was the variables of the last picture I took that day.

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Amar

First Light

The sun was making its way up and the light was doing its magic. I was zooming in to the sections of the mountains around me that were highlighted with the morning light. For me this image of the peak with no name in Kootenay National Park stood out. Wanted to be on top of it with a board or skis and make some turns.

Untiil next moment,

Amar

Storm Mountain

Each mountain is unique and different as any other being or thing I encounter. They have character, they have strengths and they have their weakness. I have spent many hours sitting back and trying to figure out how ice and other elements have shaped the various peaks I pass by foot or by car. Watch them as they show their different personalities at various times of the days, weeks, months and years. 

 Over the last few years I have been locating a location in the valley where I could take a picture of Storm Mountain with a reflection in the water. Few months ago I found that location, but that picture will have to wait until warm weather arrives. Today I'm sharing an image taken on a cool morning with the early light and half a moon high above.

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Amar

Mount Rundle

 

If we break chocolate down into its basic ingredients, cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar and milk. Your personal preference will determine which of these ingredient will be the dominant one. For dark chocolate, cocoa solids will play that role, cocoa butter for the white chocolate and milk chocolate having more of a balance approach. Your personal preference or mood will determine which chocolate you'll eat.

For photography, the basic incidents are subject, shadow and light. Your personal taste or mood will determine what role each will play. In this picture I just needed the light to give that soft touch for the warmth to spread into the clouds and reflect onto the ice front me. That made the picture.

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Amar

Cascade Mtn

It was not long ago when I used to think I would not change my images into black and white. Today black and white or in colours all seem to be normal options. In the end its about what I want to see or show in the final product. Going with the  option that shows how I felt when I took the picture. In the end that's what it's all about.

Until next moment,

Amar