During our recent visit to Radium B.C., I took a morning walk with camera in hand. I kept my eyes open for things that might photograph well. As I discussed in a post last February, I’m working on some techniques I learned in a workshop last year and from a book entitled “Photography and the Art of Seeing”. The premise is that interesting photographs exist everywhere and the challenge is to recognize the picture opportunity. Of course, beauty (or interest) lies in the eye of the beholder. Today, I’m presenting a series of photos whose subjects I found interesting and chose to photograph. There were several that I thought would be promising but alas, were not. They’re not here. Following is a slideshow of these pictures. As always, click on the right side of the photos to advance; on the left to back up.
Radium, or officially Radium Hot Springs borders Kootenay National Park and is famous for its mineral hot springs. It is also known for its Bighorn Sheep population and the amazing floral show displayed by its many motels and other businesses every summer. Arriving in Radium Hot Springs from the east through Kootenay National Park and after passing through Sinclair Canyon, you will be greeted by a sign that reads: “The Mountains Shall Bring Peace to the People”.
Radium Hot Springs was incorporated in 1990 and has a population of 705. One can experience fine dining in the many varied restaurants or stay in one of the more than 30 different types of accommodation that Radium has to offer. Radium Hot Springs boasts two top rated 18 hole golf courses and there are several other golf courses just minutes away. It’s a little over an hour from Canmore and two hours from Calgary. Its in the Columbia River Valley and its climate is markedly warmer than ours, not unusual for the mountain valleys between Alberta and the West Coast. Many Calgarians, taking advantage of its proximity and mild weather make Radium and nearby Invermere their weekend getaway.