As many of you know, Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park in British Columbia is about my most favourite place on the planet. My family and I were able to get there in late August for 4 days; perfect weather! One morning my son and I were up at about 7 am and I noticed that the sunrise was just hitting the peaks. So the next morning I was up at 5, out the tent by 5:15 and hiked about 4 kilometres (2 1/2 mile)in the dark and up 200 meters (600 feet). Dawn was approaching as I went up to an over look and I really pushed hard to get there in time. Racing the sun is unfair as it goes 1600 kph (1000 mph) and I hike at a significantly slower pace. But I made it. Set up the tripod and took multiple shots. I was experimenting with HDR as well and the following are 5 shot brackets, processed in Photmatix. Pretty much what I recall seeing. I am thrilled with Photomatix.
Looking northish. 7:20 am. the high peak on the left is Mount Odaray, the pointy one on the right is Cathedral Mountain
Looking east. 7:38 am August 28. Lake O'Hara is the larger lake on the right. The one on the left is Mary lake (it is actually just one lake - can't see where it joins.)
This is on the Opabin Plateau, behind where the first two photos were taken. Mount Schaffer in the right background. 7:58 am.
And finally Lake O'Hara in the evening, the same day. We had a great sunset, too! 9:08 pm.
Just a sampling of a beautiful wilderness area. Hope you enjoy them and comments are appreciated.
Garth
