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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Lake O'Hara August 2011

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

1 comment:

  1. Garth, these are absolutely breathtaking shots! I'm so glad you and your son had a wonderful trip--I can see why this is one of your favorite places in the world. How gorgeous! Cindy

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