Maligne Lake

Sometimes you just have to stop, catch your breath, and mumble wow. Standing on a set of snowshoes in the middle of a very frozen Maligne Lake is one of those moments. Its hard to convey the ruggedness and inhospitably of winter in the Canadian Rockies though a photo. I think this shot is the closest I have come to that. Variable moody weather that is rapidly changing and often well below -20 C (-4F) is a big part of the experience. However it's the sense of splendid isolation, particularly in places that are often crowded in the summer, that draws you in to an alternate reality creating an otherworldly experience.

This shot was shortlisted as an editors' favorite in the National Geographic Nature photography contest in 2017: you can see it linked here on their site. Its always an honor to be displayed along side such amazing work. Unfortunately it did not make the final winners list; one can always hope for next year !

Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Robert Downie
Love Life, Love Photography

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