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Yoho National Park in British Colombia, Canada lies just West of the more famous Banff National Park. Emerald Lake is the largest of the lakes found in that area and, as you can see, is breathtakingly beautiful.

A friend and I had some time to spend there whilst on our way to Edmonton. We saw some awesome scenery.

In the summer months you can rent canoes here, but in the winter the lake is frozen solid and becomes a popular cross country ski destination.

This area is high on my list of places to return to. Not only to spend more time (we only had one day here), but I’d love to see it in other seasons as well. We chatted to the folk in the boathouse who told us that in fall, when the sun sets lower, many evenings put on a spectacular alpenglow display that sees the tips of the mountains light up in the most fantastic colors. Having seen this scenery, I can imagine what that must look like and makes me want to go back.

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One of the first hiking trails you come to when entering Banff National Park (coming from Calgary) is Johnston Canyon. The entire trail is about 6 miles and passes several waterfalls on the way.

The picture below is the Lower Falls, the first of the waterfalls you get to and it is an easy walk. As the hike continues, the trail gets a bit more rugged.

As you can see, the Lower Falls plunges into this giant pothole, a cauldron of swirling water with amazing colors. There is bridge and cave you can walk through to get closer to the falls, providing you don’t mind getting wet! Not something I’d try with a camera, regardless of the weather sealing.

Again, this is an HDR blending 3 exposures taken at 1.5 stops apart.

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West of Banff National Park, just across the state border in British Columbia lies Yoho National Park with a glorious lake called Emerald Lake. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent mountain scenery I have ever seen, this lake seems to epitomize everything you’d expect from a clear mountain lake. Crystal clear water, awesome views, clean air, and soul-soothing peace and quiet.

This shot is an HDR comprising 3 exposures.

I hope to go back one day, ideally in another season (this was taken in late May).

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