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Takakkaw Falls

ken@tel — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:51:27 +0000

As much as we tried to capture the essence of this magnificent waterfall, Yoho National Park’s Takakkaw Falls is one of those you had to be there type of experiences as it much more than just a visual treat. From the unseen Waputik Icefield/Daly Glacier melt water drops nearly 1300″.

Jasper National Park – Whistlers

ken@tel — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:39:44 +0000

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 100th post than to offer up another picture from Jasper National Park. Here’s a quick one from this past weekend of Cam on the ridge line past the Whistlers summit marker. Awesome hike!

Jasper National Park – Mount Wilcox Best Day Hike Ever!

ken@tel — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:31:27 +0000

What’s not to like about a hike that quickly gets you above the treeline with gobsmacking views of fluffy snow draped peaks habouring an icefield that feeds 6 major glaciers? How about a quick non-technical hike and scramble up an adjacent peak (Mount Wilcox/Wilcox Peak) for even more impressive views! Many guide books [...]

Logan Pass Wildflowers

ken@tel — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:34:24 +0000

Goats, mountain peaks, glacial lakes and wildflowers. There is always something to photograph at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park Montana. Luckily for me this time around we were able to capture an image that I’ve been thinking about for awhile – wildflowers caught in the wind. A brisk breeze and slow shutter [...]

Glacier too Crowded? Go Take a Hike.

ken@tel — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:32:47 +0000

Holy smokes is Glacier National Park a hopping place this summer!!! For whatever the reason – economy, passports, cheaper gas – the park was the busiest we’ve ever seen it. Campgrounds filling before 8:00am, the Logan Pass parking lot resembled a Walmart during a Boxing Day blitz, and all the Going-to-the-Sun Road required [...]

Alberta Wildlife in the News

ken@tel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:56:21 +0000

September 09.09.18 – Alberta urged to protect grizzlies in wake of population study – Calgary Herald 09.09.18 – Grizzly population about 580 – The Edmonton Journal 09.09.09 – Fourth wolf killed on highway – Rocky Mountain Outlook 09.09.03 – Grizzly warning for southwest Alberta park – CBC.ca August 09.08.28 – Alberta to delay decision on whether to resume grizzly bear hunt [...]

So Close… Yet So Far

ken@tel — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:00:06 +0000

Parks Canada recently released it’s second annual report regarding the status of grizzlies within the Mountain National Parks titled Grizzly Bear Monitoring in and around the Mountain National Parks: Mortalities and Bear/Human Encounters 1990-2008. While short on guidance and recommendations the report offers further evidence suggesting the greatest threat to grizzlies within our Mountain [...]

Canon 400mm f/5.6L + 1.4x II

ken@tel — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:06:20 +0000

the explorer’s lens disclaimer: our photography product reviews are based on what we like to do – shoot real life situations – not charts, brick walls, or dollar bills. If you are looking for a more methodical approach there are a number of sites that offer that service – not this one.. I think I’ve [...]

More from Jasper…

ken@tel — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:38:33 +0000

The great thing about Jasper National Park is that there are so many things to photograph besides wildlife and gorgeous landscapes (there’s more than enough of those to keep you occupied for a lifetime!). With the midday sun keeping most wildlife out of sight and creating stark landscapes, this group of pines caught my [...]

Jasper… Photography 101

ken@tel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:56:22 +0000

We visited Jasper National Park over the weekend; did some hiking and shot a few frames. While looking for bear we stopped by Portal Creek and decided to play with slower shutter speeds to create that dreamlike-cloud-effect with the water. Not too difficult given the river was high and fast due to spring melt conditions. [...]