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  • A fresh dusting of snow graces the jagged spires of the Rockwall, which rises over 3,000 feet above Floe Lake.  The larch trees seen here at Numa Pass and the valley below turn a beautiful golden color in September, and were the perfect complement to the dark mountains and skies on this moody morning. Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    North of the Wall
  • The chiseled face of a large iceberg looks out towards a fellow comrade floating on the horizon. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Tower of Power
  • Denuded Aspen trees reach toward the heavens in a pristine forest in Jasper National Park, Alberta. The lines and patterns in this abstract composition remind me of the branching structure of a nerve, hence the title.
    Nerve Center
  • A bergy bit bobs in the water near Quirpon Island, Newfoundland. I found the incredible aqua color of the submerged portion of ice glowing beneath the water to be even more fascinating than the fanciful shape that the bergy bit was carved into as it slowly melted.
    What's Left Unseen
  • Peggy's Cove Lighthouse reflects in a pool of water amid the beautiful granite that the lighthouse sits upon, as interesting cloud formations fill the sky to complete this peaceful coastal view.
    Nexus
  • A beautiful winter sunrise from the icy banks of the Athabasca River. Jasper National Park, Alberta.
    Innocent Beginnings
  • Majestic Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towers over the foggy autumn forest as sunrise light kisses the summit of the glaciated peak. Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Behemoth
  • Centuries of pounding waves and storms have carved a cave, fittingly known as The Grotto, into the rocky coast of Georgian Bay. Scrambling down the lakeside cliff to access the cave is like entering another world. Green algae and lichens adorn the walls and roof of the dolomite cave, and an underwater tunnel allows light from the sun to penetrate the cave and make the aquamarine water eerily glow. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Searching for Ariel
  • Twenty minutes before sunrise, a beautiful orange glow spreads across the horizon and reflects in the unusually calm waters of Georgian Bay. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Fresh Start
  • My all-time favorite mountain vista; Mount Assiniboine and Sunburst Peaks towering over Cerulean Lake as seen from the trail up to Nub Peak. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia.
    In Awe of Assiniboine
  • A boardwalk leads into the lush and ancient forest on British Columbia’s Meares Island, home to some of the largest and oldest Western Red Cedar trees in the world. The island was almost forever changed in the 1980s, but thanks to protests by the Nuu-chah-nulth and Tofino locals, logging and development of the island was blocked.
    Path of the Righteous
  • An iceberg parked off the shore of Quirpon Island enjoys a beautiful sunset to conclude a perfect June day.
    Just the Beginning
  • A large iceberg looks out towards a fellow comrade floating on the horizon. Look closely in the upper right and you'll see a flock of seabirds gliding through the air, dwarfed by the immense scale of the iceberg and open ocean. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Drift Apart
  • A zodiac boat works its way between icebergs off the rugged coast of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Odyssey
  • A spectacular sunset paints the sky above Peggy's Cove Lighthouse shades of orange and pink.
    Brushstrokes
  • Mt. Edith Cavell towers over a snow-covered meadow on a pristine winter morning. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
    Solitaire
  • One hundred years ago, on December 11, 1919, the SS Ethie got caught in a violent tempest off the west coast of Newfoundland. With the ship nearly out of coal and iced over, the decision was made to intentionally run the ship aground in an attempt to prevent it from being claimed by the storm and the savage sea. All 92 passengers were fortunately rescued and survived the ordeal, including a baby that was sent ashore via rope chair in a mail sack! News of the rescue spread far and wide, and the story was picked up by the Associated Press and was published in the Philadelphia Ledger. Somewhere along the way, as the story was retold and possibly embellished, the greatest hero of the rescue became a Newfoundland dog. The Hero Dog was said to have swum from the breached ship to land with a rope in its mouth, in order to bring the rope to observers on shore so that the passengers could be rescued. While the veracity of these stories will likely never be fully known, remnants of the wreck can still be seen strewn about the rocky and beautiful coast at Martin’s Point, and make for a very interesting spot to stop and explore while traveling the west coast of Newfoundland.
    Remembrance
  • Bergy bits float along the rugged shore of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland, as the Quirpon Island Lighthouse stands guard in the background.
    Guardian
  • Bits of an iceberg float in the inky waters off of Quirpon Island, as the berg that they came from looms in the background.
    Dissolution
  • Light from the setting sun adds some warmth to the icy landscape in British Columbia's Bugaboo Provincial Park. The crevasse-riddled Bugaboo Glacier divides Anniversary Peak on the left, and the sheer face of the Houndstooth on the right.
    Peek-a-Boo
  • Icebergs rise up from water that glows with a beautiful blue-green color that stems from the submerged portion of the iceberg. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Only Blue Will Do
  • A waterfall pours down the lush and rugged mountains into Western Brook Pond. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland.
    Hidden Falls
  • Frost coats the colorful meadow vegetation as Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, looms in the background.
    Last Gasp
  • Moody morning skies bring out the aquamarine color of glacial Lake O'Hara. Look closely on the right and you'll see the cabins of Lake O'Hara lodge on the shore. Yoho National Park, British Columbia.
    Remnants
  • Winter begins to take hold of Numa Pass and the surrounding mountains, even as autumn thrives on the mountainsides below. Dappled light and interesting cloud formations completed this beautiful view in British Columbia's Kootenay National Park.
    Autumn's Last Stand
  • The Houndstooth rises from the Bugaboo Glacier, as both soak up the first light on a chilly October morning. Bugaboo Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Snaggletooth
  • A lone starfish clings to the underside of a boulder as it waits for the tide to come in. Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia.
    Tides of Time
  • Years of erosion by the sea carved arches into the rock along the coast at The Arches Provincial Park, Newfoundland.
    Evil Eyes
  • An iceberg floats through the icy water near Quirpon Island, Newfoundland, like a clipper ship made of 10,000 year old ice sailing off to the unknown.
    Clipper
  • After a foggy and bumpy five hour car ride, followed by a white-knuckle zodiac boat ride, I was beginning to wonder whether coming to Quirpon Island on a family trip had been a horrible decision. My fears were assuaged, however, as soon we made our final approach to the island and I looked up to behold something that I had been waiting years to see. A massive iceberg appeared out of the mist, and in an instant I knew that this would undoubtedly be one of the best trips of our lives. I stood slack-jawed, completely in awe at this incredible sight, and as soon as we landed I ran down to the rocky shore to get a closer look. I was so caught up in taking photos that I missed the ride up to our accommodations at the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn, and the initial excitement that I felt that foggy afternoon never dissipated as I spent the following three days giddily photographing these icy, ancient beauties. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Welcome to the Show
  • Colorful stones on a rugged beach on the Newfoundland coast surround a boulder striped like a tiger.
    Who Dey
  • Interesting patterns along the edge of an iceberg reminded me of soldiers standing frozen in formation. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Of Ice and Men
  • An iceberg emerges through mysterious fog as waves crash on the rugged coast of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland. The icebergs that can be found floating the icy waters  around Newfoundland are 10,000 - 20,000 years old, and have spent 4-6 years drifting down after calving off the glaciers of Greenland.
    Out of the Mist
  • A pristine mountain brook cascades down the peridotite rock of the Tablelands. This rock originated from the Earth's mantle, and several hundred million years ago tectonic plate collisions drove it to the surface. The reddish-brown color stems from its high iron content. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland.
    Exposure
  • A fogbow forms over the ocean and perfectly frames a bergy bit floating in the water below, as seen from the rugged cliffs of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland. Quirpon Island was once known as the "Isle of Demons" by sailors in the 16th century, and was thought to be inhabited by devils and wild beasts that would torment anyone that dared land on the island. Formed in a similar fashion as rainbows, fogbows are caused by sunlight passing through water droplets in thin fog. Since the water droplets in fog are so small, fogbows have only weak colors or are colorless, but still made for an exciting, unexpected, and spooky spectacle when it presented itself to us while hiking along the cliffs of the “Isle of Demons.”
    Isle of Demons
  • The handiwork of Mother Nature attains a level of grandeur and intricacy unreachable by any human-made object. Here she's begun to carve a large iceberg into what looks like a dolphin. She better hurry though, as it looks like it won't be long til the back end cracks off. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Handiwork
  • An aerial perspective of an iceberg floating in the inky waters near Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Life Raft
  • Clouds shroud the pyramidal summit of Mt. Assiniboine on a beautiful summer morning. Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia.
    Summit Kiss
  • A zodiac boat glides by a massive iceberg off the shore of Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Salt of the Earth
  • Icebergs are like snowflakes, albeit on a much larger scale, as no two are exactly the same. Each one has been weathered and sculpted by time and the sea to take on its own unique and otherworldly form of beauty. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Cutting Edge
  • While savage storms and squalls have littered the waters of Georgian Bay with numerous shipwrecks, rare calm days such as this reveal the subtle, soothing beauty of the Bay. The lack of vegetation in the lake here lends the water an incredible clarity, revealing a beautiful assortment of pebbles and boulders that extends as far as the eye can see. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Serenity Now
  • Bergy bits floating in the cold water near Quirpon Island display a fascinating array of textures and colors.
    Icebreaker
  • Bergy bits float like giant ice cubes near the rocky shore of Quirpon Island.
    On the Rocks
  • Sheets hang to dry in the cool early summer breeze at Quirpon Lighthouse Inn.
    Life on the Rock
  • Waves cascade over boulders along the rugged coast of Georgian Bay. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Summer Squall
  • A rare calm day on Georgian Bay reveals beautiful underwater rocks and boulders. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable color and clarity, and the expansive blue waters of the Bay blended into the sky to form a seemingly endless view. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Infinity
  • A self-portrait from inside a cave along the spectacular coast of Georgian Bay. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable color and clarity, especially when the sun is shining. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Caveman
  • A rusted buoy rests on the white cobbles of a beautiful beach in Ontario's Bruce Peninsula National park.
    Castaway
  • A group of hikers wander along the shore of aquamarine Lake Oesa in Yoho National Park.
    Living Laboratory
  • A pre-sunrise glow fills the sky and illuminates the rocky shoreline of Georgian Bay. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Levels
  • A beautiful beach of white cobblestones lines the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable color and clarity, which can make Georgian Bay seem more Caribbean than Canada. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Canadian Caribbean
  • A rock pillar, or "flowerpot" sculpted by erosion rises from the aquamarine waters of Georgian Bay. Fathom Five Provincial Park, Ontario.
    A Matter of Time
  • There is nothing that I enjoy more than taking a dip in a river, lake, or pond on a hot summer day. While I've had the great pleasure of diving into countless pristine natural bodies of water, it wasn't until I traveled to Georgian Bay that I discovered my ultimate swimming paradise. Blessed with an usually warm and calm late summer day, my dad and I whiled away the afternoon lounging and swimming along the rocky shore of the Bay. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable vibrancy and clarity, and with my snorkel mask on, the beauty of the Bay fully revealed itself and beckoned me to enjoy and explore these crystalline waters forever. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    River Rat's Paradise
  • A clifftop view looking down towards the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay and the mouth of a cave known as The Grotto that has been carved into the dolomite shore. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Mysterious Waters
  • Boulders and rocks along the shore of Georgian Bay, in Ontario's Bruce Peninsula National Park.
    Crystalline
  • A truly massive iceberg floats through the frigid North Atlantic near Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Set Sail
  • A kayaker explores the rocky coast of Georgian Bay. The lack of vegetation along the shore here gives the water an incredible aquamarine color and clarity.
    Kayaking in Paradise
  • A spectacular late summer sunrise lights up the sky and the rocky shoreline of Georgian Bay. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    A Warning Ignored
  • Mt. Edith Cavell towers over a snow-covered meadow on a pristine winter morning. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
    Living My Dreams
  • Boulders poke above the snow along the outlet of Cavell Lake on a pristine winter morning in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Spending a few nights at the Edith Cavell Hostel and exploring the surrounding backcountry was one of the best winter adventures I've experienced thus far, and I can't wait to return and make a longer excursion to explore the mythical Tonquin Valley.
    Go Beyond
  • Stars twinkle over the warm and cozy Mount Edith Cavell Hut, on a magical winter night in the backcountry of Alberta's Jasper National Park.
    Sweet Edith
  • Beautiful and intricate ice closes in on the Athabasca River in the dead of winter. Jasper National Park, Alberta.
    Jaws of Winter
  • Submerged rocks just below the surface of Georgian Bay stretch out towards the horizon before sunrise. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Morning Clarity
  • Clouds drift over the snowy Canadian Rockies as seen from the icy shores of the Athabasca River. Jasper National Park, Alberta.
    Fissure
  • Clouds hovering over the summit of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, catch the sunset light after three days of rain. Mt. Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    The Long Haul
  • An iceberg near Quirpon Island that's been carved into a bizarre, mushroomesque shape.
    1 Up
  • Clouds mingle with a fluted mountain summit along the Icefields Parkway in winter. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
    Power
  • This photo of Mt. Edith Cavell and its icy-blue Angel Glacier at sunset is one of my favorite photographs that I’ve ever taken, and captures one of the most beautiful moments that I’ve ever experienced. On the final evening of a winter trip to the Mt. Edith Cavell hut, I left my two friends in the toasty hut to try to finally catch a glimpse of the elusive mountain that the First Nations people referred to as “the White Ghost”, which had remained hidden behind the clouds for the past three days. As I snowshoed towards the mountain and the sun got lower in the sky, the clouds began to peel away from the summit, finally revealing the mountain in all of her glory. Ecstatic, I hoofed it through waist-deep snow to a high plateau where I was face to face with the mountain, with not another soul in sight. The entire world seemed to be holding its breath in anticipation of the sunset. There was no wind, no noise, and no movement. I stared in awe and wonder at the mountain which seemed close enough to touch, and as the setting sun lit up the clouds above the White Ghost, I thankfully remembered to press the shutter button and captured this unforgettable moment in the photograph that you see here. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
    The White Ghost
  • Brilliant winter sunshine contrasts with the frigid and windswept Athabasca Glacier and Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the North American Rocky Mountains. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
    Pins & Needles
  • The glacier-fed waters of the Athabasca River flow over colorful rocks and boulders in winter. Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.
    Flow
  • A boulder protrudes from the icy shore of the Athabasca River as winter slowly cedes to spring. Jasper National park, Alberta.
    Uprising
  • The rising sun edges over the seemingly infinite Georgian Bay and sets the sky and rocky shore ablaze. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Bay Life
  • Willow stems poke through the snowy landscape of Alberta’s Jasper National Park in winter. Look closely and you’ll see evidence of a rabbit hopping by in the background.
    Thumper
  • Snowy mountains rise from the glacier-scarred landscape exposed by the receding Athabasca Glacier. Jasper National Park. Alberta
    Recession
  • The last light of the day strikes the summit of Mount Huber, as seen from the rocky shore of Lake O’Hara. Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Crown Jewels
  • The beauty and solitude of the wild world oftentimes stops me in my tracks, and this was most certainly one of those times.
    Awestruck
  • While wandering Long Beach one evening at the tail end of an emotionally-charged day, I scrambled up a rocky headland hoping to escape the thoughts that wouldn't get off my mind, and to watch the sunset in the process. Atop the headland, I discovered an array of pretty spring wildflowers that were basking in the glorious sunshine after a long and wet Pacific Northwest winter. Just as I settled in myself to enjoy the renewing warmth of the sun, a bird began to circle overhead, and together we watched the sun cast the final warm rays of the day over the mighty Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia.
    Birds of a Feather
  • A lone larch tree near the Conrad Kain Hut enjoys a glorious view of glaciers and mountains on a perfect October evening. Unlike most conifers, larches change color and lose their needles every autumn, providing a splash of gold to the subalpine zones found in the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Bugaboo Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Chasing Gold
  • Two small white flowers found their own little oasis inside a hollowed out piece of driftwood on Long Beach, in British Columbia's Pacific Rim National Park.
    Me & You
  • On my final morning of camping at Floe Lake, calm winds and a spectacular sunrise finally coincided, allowing for the peaks of the Rockwall and golden larch trees to be perfectly reflected in Floe Lake. Look closely and you'll see the crescent moon poking through the clouds. Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Glorious Dawn
  • Mist and clouds shroud Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, as seen from the rocky shore of Berg Lake. The vivid turquoise color of the water is due to the presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake. These rock particles become suspended in the water, giving Berg Lake its milky-green color when light hits the water. Mt. Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    From Dust to Dust
  • Striated boulders of gneiss at the base of the Rockwall made for an interesting foreground in this scene from British Columbia's Kootenay National Park. In the background, a lone larch tree that's managed to take root in this hostile environment shows off its golden autumn colors.
    Scars & Stripes
  • A colorful sunrise during a memorable stay on British Columbia's Long Beach, in Pacific Rim National Park.
    May This Last Forever
  • Fall colors dot the rocky landscape in Mumm Basin, high above aquamarine Berg Lake (the vivid turquoise color of the water is due to the presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake). On the right, glaciated Mount Robson, the highest mountain in the Canadian Rockies, rises above Berg Lake. To the left, Robson Glacier and Robson Lake form the headwaters of Robson River, a tributary of the Fraser River, which is the longest river in British Columbia. Later on this moody September afternoon, snow would fall  on Mumm Basin and the surrounding peaks.
    Wildness
  • Majestic Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towers over the forest at Robson Meadows, as seen during a spectacular September sunset. The Texqakallt, a Secwepemc people and the earliest inhabitants of the area, call Mount Robson Yuh-hai-has-kun, which translates to Mountain of the Spiral Road. The mountain is often cloaked in clouds, and nothing can prepare you for your first clear view of the mountain. Mine came on a chilly night at 2 AM, at the tail end of a marathon drive starting at the redwoods of Northern California, and ending at Robson Meadows campground. In a daze, thinking only of how good it would feel to finally set up my tent and slip into my sleeping bag for a deep slumber, I looked up and saw a white mass hovering in the starry, moonlit sky. As I drove closer, I realized that what I at first though was some sort of alien spaceship, was actually the snowy face of Mount Robson, towering nearly 10,000 feet above the surrounding meadows and forest. Slack-jawed and fortunate that no other cars were on the road for me to veer into, I finally arrived and set up camp. Even after 18 hours in the car, I had a hard time sleeping that night. I was full of excitement for the coming days of exploration after catching my first glimpse of the moonlit monolith, the Mountain of the Spiral Road.    Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Mountain of the Spiral Road
  • Visitors to British Columbia are greeted by a sign at the border that reads “Welcome to British Columbia, The Best Place on Earth.” The first time I drove into BC, not knowing a whole lot about the province, I thought to myself, “well that’s a bit presumptuous.” After spending weeks exploring the rainforests, wilderness coast, and mountains and glaciers of BC, however, I came to realize that the bold claim couldn’t be truer. Where is the best place in the Best Place on Earth, you ask? During my travels in this great land, I made a point of asking any local that I chatted with where their favorite place in BC was. More times than not, the answer was “Lake O’Hara” (Tofino was a close second). With views such as this, of the mountains and lakes of the Lake O’Hara region from Opabin Prospect, it’s not hard to see why Canadians are so fond of this magical place. Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    The Best Place on Earth
  • Swirling clouds envelop a snowy mountainside at sunset, along the spectacular Sea-to-Sky Highway in British Columbia.
    Opening
  • While descending from All Souls' Prospect, this view of the mountains and lakes of the Lake O'Hara region stopped me in my tracks. I hung around until sunset, and was rewarded with a spectacular light show. The mountain peaks in the background, from left to right, are Cathedral Mountain, Wiwaxy Peaks, and Mount Huber, with Lake O'Hara and Mary Lake in the midground. The Opabin Plateau, filled with golden larch trees at the end of September, is on the center right. Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Heart of O'Hara
  • Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towers over milky-blue Berg Lake at dusk. Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia.
    Worth the Wait
  • A stand of larches at the base of the snowy Rockwall show off their autumn colors. Unlike most conifers, larches change color and lose their needles every autumn, providing a splash of gold to the subalpine zones found in the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest. Kootenay National Park, British Columbia.
    Blending of the Seasons
  • Interesting patterns in the sand along a rocky section of Long Beach at sunset. Pacific Rim National Park, British Columbia.
    Delusions
  • Berg Glacier stretches down the side of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towards the aquamarine waters of Berg Lake. The vivid turquoise color of the water is due to the presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake. These rock particles become suspended in the water, giving Berg Lake its milky-green color when light hits the water. Mt. Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Born From Glaciers
  • Cascading waterfalls and autumn colors  in British Columbia.
    Silver and Gold