Snowy Ridge, Cloudy Morn
Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada at Dawn
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To say that I am not renowned as an early riser would be an understatement for the ages. Still, if the potential reward is great enough, I am willing to endure a full day of brain dysfunction by dragging myself out of bed into the predawn. This was such a day. I needed to make a reservation for the Moraine Lake Shuttle for the following day and had been assured that securing a place for the earliest rides was difficult as they were snapped up fast. Their website did not open until 8 AM and I was determined to be among the first in line. The wilderness hostel I was staying at (Beauty Creek) did not have internet, so a drive into the town of Jasper was required. It was only about a 45 minute drive, but I needed to make allowances for frequent stops for photos and then finding a connection. So, a few minutes before a 5:30 AM sunrise found me groggily clambering into my car for my trip to Jasper.
Just a few minutes later I was confronted with this scene and pulled over to compile a Pano--taking four photos using my 50mm lens. I have no idea what this modest string of mountains might be called, but I thought them beautiful. Oh! And I did make my reservation.
Snowy Ridge, Cloudy Morn
Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada at Dawn
Best viewed in Lightbox, i.e., click on the expand arrows at upper right.
To say that I am not renowned as an early riser would be an understatement for the ages. Still, if the potential reward is great enough, I am willing to endure a full day of brain dysfunction by dragging myself out of bed into the predawn. This was such a day. I needed to make a reservation for the Moraine Lake Shuttle for the following day and had been assured that securing a place for the earliest rides was difficult as they were snapped up fast. Their website did not open until 8 AM and I was determined to be among the first in line. The wilderness hostel I was staying at (Beauty Creek) did not have internet, so a drive into the town of Jasper was required. It was only about a 45 minute drive, but I needed to make allowances for frequent stops for photos and then finding a connection. So, a few minutes before a 5:30 AM sunrise found me groggily clambering into my car for my trip to Jasper.
Just a few minutes later I was confronted with this scene and pulled over to compile a Pano--taking four photos using my 50mm lens. I have no idea what this modest string of mountains might be called, but I thought them beautiful. Oh! And I did make my reservation.