Storm Mountain is located on the continental divide in the Bow Valley. It shares the boundary with Kootenay National Park and Banff National Park. I have never scrambled to the top but have enjoyed the hikes around the mountain. The last one was to Twin Lakes a few years back during the larch season. The mountain really stands out, thanks to its height (3,158 meters) and location. I’ll often look toward it in the morning for possible photo opportunities and whenever I can get to the mountain with the moon. For this image, I had forgotten to take a look at the mountain from a pull-off that gives a nice view of its Bow Valley facing side. A few minutes later, when I looked toward it, I realized I had to do a 180 to get the pictures of Storm Mountain. A black and white image was waiting for me at the pull-off.
Storm Mountain
Storm Mountain being exposed as the cloud parted during the morning. Most of the pictures are taken of Castle Mtn across the valley, but when I see good light, it's hard not to take pictures of storm.
Storm Mountain
Storm Mountain in the morning, with the clouds dissipating and the moon setting. We have been having overcast days, so it was good to see the morning light on the mountains.
Until next moment,
Amar
Storm Mountain
Just having more fun turning winter landscape into black and white pictures. The morning light was doing its magic on Storm Mountain, just had to stop and take its pictures. I took four pictures and combined it together to create this panorama.
Until 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.
Until next moment,
Amar
Storm Mountain
I was on the highway headed west early in the morning, when I noticed the moon in the sky. Still some time before the morning light would be touching the mountains in the Bow Valley. The sky was clear, so I wanted the half moon to play role in the picture. Got off the highway 1 and took the bridge at Castle Junction to continue west on the 1A. After going for few more kilometers I was seeing what I wanted. The moon was over Storm Mountain and the mountain was lit up with the morning light.
Stepped out of the warm car to find a spot which would give me a look above the trees, luck except for few trees. As the Robins and Juncos sang their morning songs, I was able to take the attached picture of Storm Mountain. Named by George Mercer (one of Canada's great scientist) Dawson, who also gave the same name to a mountain in Kananaskis. Both named because number of storm clouds were seen on the summit.
Until next moment,
Amar