Every time I drive through the Kootenays in British Columbia, I fall in love with the area more and more. There is something special about this valley. Every visit through the winter months I can almost be guaranteed a beautiful layer of low lying clouds that sweep through the trees that layers every branch and needle with a layer of frost that ignites the minute the morning sun touches it. Yu will probably see more and more photos from me in this area as I have a strong pull to explore it more lately.
Looking at this image, I can still remember the fresh morning mountain air smell that filled this valley. While heading home from a trip to California, I decided to take a side road that I have seen several times just after crossing through to British Columbia. This road has always caught my eye for some reason, but I’ve never taken to time to drive down it. As I turned off the highway, and made my way along the mountain corridor, this beautiful vista appeared with a thick blanket of clouds and fog blanketing a ranch. I knew I had to stop to photograph it. I find it incredible how you can look at a picture, and immediately it can take your mind back to the senses and feelings you had when you stood there in reality.
A frost covered soldier stands on guard protecting Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. Overlooking the Bow River, this iconic mountain has become a popular destination in the park for adventure seekers and tourists looking to hike up to the lake tucked behind the peaks. In the photography world this mountain has become a benchmark of anyone who visits Banff.
