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The Western Tour 2009-2011

An urge to go west "young man".. Alberta and British Columbia: Mountains and Waterfalls
Currently more or less in random order, but am working to place in chronologic sequence and finish filling out the portfolio. Start viewing the picture in the "large" format. If the picture is a panorama and much wider than high, there should be an instruction to click on the "original size". That will give better viewing. At times there are variants of the picture, usually to a high contrast Black & White ala Ansell Adams. Please comment on the pictures (like or hate).

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For about a week I wandered through the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and British Columbia. What I learned from this is that going on a set time frame does not allow for more spontaneous photography but rather limits the extent of the images.
2009 Western Tour
For about a week I wandered through the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and British Columbia. What I learned from this is that going on a set time frame does not allow for more spontaneous photography but rather limits the extent of the images. The first of the panoramas I photographed in the journey through the mountains.  Castle mountain on the left Through to Mt. Ishbel on the right. Eisenhower Peak is the right most peak making up Castle Mountain.  The Bow river is in the foreground.Best viewed on  Original Size
Castle Mountain to Mount Ishbel Panorama
The first of the panoramas I photographed in the journey through the mountains. Castle mountain on the left Through to Mt. Ishbel on the right.
Eisenhower Peak is the right most peak making up Castle Mountain. The Bow river is in the foreground.

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One of the first glaciers seen from the Icefiel Parkway within Banff National Park Taken 3.39 Km from Crowfoot Glacier, looking over Bow LakeBest viewed on  Original Size
Crowfoot Glacier
One of the first glaciers seen from the Icefiel Parkway within Banff National Park
Taken 3.39 Km from Crowfoot Glacier, looking over Bow Lake

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Crowfoot Glacier

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Crowfoot Glacier

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Crowfoot Glacier

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Crowfoot Glacier (B&W)

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Crowfoot HDR

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Looking southerly to Cirrus Mountain (5.5 to 7Km). From a severe switchback.
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Before Athabasca
Looking southerly to Cirrus Mountain (5.5 to 7Km). From a severe switchback.

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Mt. Athabasca (far left) 4.3 Km , Mt. Andromeda (Left of centre) 4.9 Km, Athabasca Glacier (Center) 1.13 Km, (top of Glacier 7.1 Km), Un-named Mountain (Right of centre) Dome Glacier 2.5 Km and Mt. Kitchener 5.5 Km (Far Right).  From Mt. Athabasca to Mt Kitchener 8.3 KmBest viewed on  Original Size
Mt. Athabasca to Mt. Kitchener 0604hrs Panorama
Mt. Athabasca (far left) 4.3 Km , Mt. Andromeda (Left of centre) 4.9 Km,

Athabasca Glacier (Center) 1.13 Km, (top of Glacier 7.1 Km), Un-named Mountain (Right of centre)

Dome Glacier 2.5 Km and Mt. Kitchener 5.5 Km (Far Right). From Mt. Athabasca to Mt Kitchener 8.3 Km

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A slightly later in morning picture showing the snow field on Athabasca, Athabaska Glacier and Dome Glacier.Best viewed on  Original Size
Mt. Athabasca to Mt. Kitchener (0752hrs)
A slightly later in morning picture showing the snow field on Athabasca,

Athabaska Glacier and Dome Glacier.

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A composite picture showing the ice field on the flanks of Mt. Andromeda
Mt. Andromeda Icefield Panorama
A composite picture showing the ice field on the flanks of Mt. Andromeda Mount Andromeda on the left, Athabasca Glacier (center) and Mountain ridge on right separating Dome and Athabasca Glaciers.  Sunwapta Lake in right near foreground.
Athabasca Glacier
Mount Andromeda on the left, Athabasca Glacier (center) and Mountain ridge on right separating Dome and Athabasca Glaciers. Sunwapta Lake in right near foreground. Best viewed on  Original Size
Athabasca Mountain Ice Field Panorama

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Dome Glacier
Dome Glacier
Dome Glacier Panorama
Dome Glacier Panorama
Gong Glacier Panorama
Gong Glacier Panorama
Gong Glacier Panorama BW
Gong Glacier Panorama BW
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Upheaval
Upheaval
Geological Panorama
Geological Panorama
Sunwapta Falls, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Sunwapta Falls, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Sawapta Falls, Jasper National Park

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Athabasca Falls

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Mount Edith Clavell (BW) Panorama
Mount Edith Clavell (BW) Panorama
Mount Edith Clavell Panorama
Mount Edith Clavell Panorama
Mount Edith Clavell Base
Mount Edith Clavell Base
Mount Edith Clavell (BW)
Mount Edith Clavell (BW)
Approximately 1 Km to Angel Glacier and 2.5 Km to peak of Mt ClavellBest viewed on  Original Size
Mt. Edith Clavell, Jasper National Park, Alberta
Approximately 1 Km to Angel Glacier and 2.5 Km to peak of Mt Clavell

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Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park. Alberta
Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park. Alberta
Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park. Alberta
Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park. Alberta
Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park. Alberta
Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park. Alberta
A lake that is said to have no outlet. Full in Spring and by Fall, empty.  It is thought that it drains through an underground river.Best viewed on  Original Size
Medicine Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta
A lake that is said to have no outlet. Full in Spring and by Fall, empty.

It is thought that it drains through an underground river.

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Foggy Mushbowl Falls
Foggy Mushbowl Falls
Downstream of the falls on a very cloudy (misty) morning
Douglas Falls BC
Downstream of the falls on a very cloudy (misty) morning So misty, all that could be seen.  This was the converse of the old saying Seen but not heard
Helmcken Falls, BC
So misty, all that could be seen. This was the converse of the old saying "Seen but not heard" Hanging Moss (Helmcken Falls)
Hanging Moss (Helmcken Falls)
Lac Des Roches, south-east direction
Lac Des Roches, south-east direction
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Kelly Lake
Kelly Lake
Crystal Clear (Kelly lake)
Crystal Clear (Kelly lake)
The tortuous path over the mountains on a dirt road with severe altitude changes and many switcbacks.
Reference: Atlas.nrcan.gc.ca
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The tortuous path over the mountains on a dirt road with severe altitude changes and many switcbacks.


Reference: Atlas.nrcan.gc.ca

Sparse growth
Sparse growth
Sparse Growth
Sparse Growth
High Country
High Country
Spider Web
Spider Web
Binding a Nation
Binding a Nation
Shillouette
Shillouette
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What Light Through the Forest Breaks
What Light Through the Forest Breaks
Downstream of Bridal Falls
Downstream of Bridal Falls
Bridal Falls, BC
Bridal Falls, BC
Bridal Veil (Bridal Falls)
Bridal Veil (Bridal Falls)
Verdant Growth
Verdant Growth
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Bridal Falls, BC

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Downstream of Bridal Falls, BC
Downstream of Bridal Falls, BC
Lush Forest Growth
Lush Forest Growth
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WEB_BW_Bridal_Falls02.jpg
Effect of Pine Beetles
Effect of Pine Beetles
Helmcken Falls
Helmcken Falls
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At-The-Brink, Douglas Falls
At-The-Brink, Douglas Falls
At the edge of the base of the falls
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Douglas Falls BC
At the edge of the base of the falls

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Spahats Falls
Spahats Falls
Moul Falls
Moul Falls
Helmcken Falls
Helmcken Falls
At 54 Km south of Jasper. A 15 minute walk to the Lower Falls.
Upper Sunwapta Falls on the Sunwapta River
At 54 Km south of Jasper. A 15 minute walk to the Lower Falls.
Short Field Landing
Short Field Landing
Stretching from Illecillewaet Glacer on the left to Lily Glacier on the left. Made up of Sir MacDonald Range, including Lookout Mountain, Youngs Peak, Asukan Ridge, Leda and Castor Peaks
Panorama West of Rogers Pass
Stretching from Illecillewaet Glacer on the left to Lily Glacier on the left. Made up of Sir MacDonald Range, including Lookout Mountain, Youngs Peak, Asukan Ridge, Leda and Castor Peaks
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West From Rogers Pass

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A combined format indicating the landmarks. Taken facing back to the west. Made from four composite photographs.
Rogers Pass Panorama
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Illecillwaaet Glacer to Asulkan Glacier
Illecillwaaet Glacer to Asulkan Glacier
Creek in Skunk Cabbage
Creek in Skunk Cabbage
Eight exposure of bullrushes, each at a different focal plane and then combined using Helicon Focus.This technique yielded ann effective focal zone of 20 feet, with the nearest approximately 3 feet from the lens.
Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk
Eight exposure of bullrushes, each at a different focal plane and then combined using Helicon Focus.

This technique yielded ann effective focal zone of 20 feet, with the nearest approximately 3 feet from the lens.

Skunk Cabbage Foliage
Skunk Cabbage Foliage
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WaptaFalls, Yoho National Park, BC

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Natural Stone Bridge
Natural Stone Bridge
Turmoil Upstream of Natural Bridge
Turmoil Upstream of Natural Bridge
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Of interest are the fall colours of some of the trees... not fall but pine beetle investation.
Van Home Range from Natural Bridge

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Of interest are the "fall" colours of some of the trees... not fall but pine beetle investation.

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EmeraldLake, Yoho National Park, BC

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Three of a Kind

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Bird of Prey, Saskatchewan
Bird of Prey, Saskatchewan
Tilted Lines, Saskatchewan
Tilted Lines, Saskatchewan
Tilted B& W
Tilted B& W
Roadside Flowers, Saskatchewan
Roadside Flowers, Saskatchewan
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