1806_2246 Kananaskis
I was going to create a short series called "Places I'd Rather Be", but the truth is I'm quite happy on the prairie. Still, there are days when I miss the mountains, the forests, and the coast. With travel restrictions currently in place due to Covid, I might not be able to quench my wanderlust this year, so here is a brief virtual visit to a couple of my favourite locations, beginning with Alberta's Kananaskis Country.
Located along the eastern slope of the Rockies, Kananaskis is one of our well kept secrets. The tour buses all go to Banff. Parking lots overflow, tourists pour out and swarm along the shore of beautiful Lake Louise. The wilderness has become a backdrop for selfies. I'm not complaining; if we must sacrifice one place to ensure a little tranquility everywhere else, Lake Louise is as good a choice as any.
Here in Kananaskis, it is possible to escape the crowds, to be alone with one's thoughts - and lenses. When I saw that light in the distant valley bottom, I had to pull over and frame the scene. If I had hiked three days into some remote location and saw this, no doubt it would mean more to me, but three years later I have to recognize the beauty and majesty of this place. Looking southwest into Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. (Why do we name parks for politicians? Don't get me started!) Morning light.
Photographed in Kananaskis Country, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2018 James R. Page - all rights reserved.
1806_2246 Kananaskis
I was going to create a short series called "Places I'd Rather Be", but the truth is I'm quite happy on the prairie. Still, there are days when I miss the mountains, the forests, and the coast. With travel restrictions currently in place due to Covid, I might not be able to quench my wanderlust this year, so here is a brief virtual visit to a couple of my favourite locations, beginning with Alberta's Kananaskis Country.
Located along the eastern slope of the Rockies, Kananaskis is one of our well kept secrets. The tour buses all go to Banff. Parking lots overflow, tourists pour out and swarm along the shore of beautiful Lake Louise. The wilderness has become a backdrop for selfies. I'm not complaining; if we must sacrifice one place to ensure a little tranquility everywhere else, Lake Louise is as good a choice as any.
Here in Kananaskis, it is possible to escape the crowds, to be alone with one's thoughts - and lenses. When I saw that light in the distant valley bottom, I had to pull over and frame the scene. If I had hiked three days into some remote location and saw this, no doubt it would mean more to me, but three years later I have to recognize the beauty and majesty of this place. Looking southwest into Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. (Why do we name parks for politicians? Don't get me started!) Morning light.
Photographed in Kananaskis Country, Alberta (Canada). Don't use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without explicit permission ©2018 James R. Page - all rights reserved.