Wildflower season is almost upon us here in the Rockies…and actually, it already is upon is in the valley bottoms, as a wide variety of flowers have already appeared, even paintbrush and some of the other late species. But the true wildflower photography season for Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks is just around…
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Landscape Photography – Moraine Lake in Banff National Park
With the advent of spring in Banff National Park comes a plethora of nature photography opportunities: bears are wandering the valley bottoms, prairie crocuses are shining brightly on the mountain slopes, and fresh leaves are poking out all over. But spring also heralds a time for landscape photographers to get serious in Banff as the…
Banff Photography Update – Winter 2010
Photography in Banff and Jasper has been interesting this winter. For starters, there hasn’t been much fresh snow in the past month, and temperatures have been unseasonably warm. Just yesterday I played hockey on a Canmore pond in short sleeves!! However, there are still numerous great photo opportunities throughout the parks. All of the great…
The Bigger Wildlife of the Rockies
Banff National Park, Alberta I never get tired of seeing the wildlife around the Canadian Rockies. It doesn’t matter if I am cruising down Banff Avenue to pick up a coffee and a DVD or driving through Jasper – there is always an incredible array of wildlife to gaze at. Animals just like locals love…
Photographing with a Family in Tow in the Canadian Rockies – Part I
I recently got an email inquiring about how to get some photography in on a summer vacation to the Canadian Rockies with a family in tow. The challenges are obvious when you have young kids in the car and you’re not that familiar with the area, so I’ll begin by breaking down some tips for…
Best Banff Accommodations for Summer Photography: Numtijah Lodge
One of the best Banff accommodation choices for summer photography in the Canadian Rockies is Simpson’s Num-ti-jah Lodge, located along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper. Spectacularly set on the edge of glimmering Bow Lake and surrounded by a sea of towering Rocky Mountain peaks, this beautiful Banff resort is more eco-lodge than true…
Banff Winter Photography Favourites
It’s 5 pm on February 6th, 2009, and for the first time in over a month, it’s snowing outside here in Banff!! So with that in mind, I give you my three favourite Banff winter photography locations, which, in my mind, are always better when there’s fresh snow on the ground and trees: 3. Lake…
Banff Winter Photography
The short, cold, crisp days of January are some of my favourites in the Canadian Rockies for photography. While it’s often frigid (we had several days this winter close to 40 below — F and C!!), there are several advantages to spending a photo holiday in Banff or Jasper in the dead of winter. For…