We were driving through Kootenay National Park on our way to Radium, B.C. when we came upon a mother black bear and her two cubs. It was early morning, about 8:00 am, a good time of day to spot bears. Kudos to Rolande for sighting them. They were grazing along the edge of the forest…
Whitetail on the Run
We were traveling to Radium, B.C. when we spotted two whitetail deer grazing along the side of the road. Not an unusual site in Kootenay National Park. We pulled over to take some pictures, always in the hope we’ll get something different. One deer noticed us first, did the usual still poses and then meandered…
Wedge Pond
Another of my favourite locations and a popular site for many photographers. It’s located in Kananaskis Country, about 30 minutes from Canmore. Today’s shot was taken from the east side of the pond, to capture the reflection of Mt. Kidd. It was a beautiful, clear morning with a temperature of about -5 deg C (23…
‘ Been Workin’ on the RR
Not really work, but Howie and I were out again early in the morning for the soft, rosy light at sunrise. Our chore was to photograph the great array of peaks visible from Morant’s Curve, near Lake Louise. I’ve included two pictures from that outing. The first shot includes a number of features; the south…
Osprey
I’ve been watching a family of ospreys for the past three years. A pair of these large raptors return each spring to nest atop a power pole along the railway tracks, east of Canmore. The osprey couple give birth to 2-3 chicks each year and fledge them over the course of the summer before leaving for…