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Still Life: Winter is Back

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Brian Van Tighem | 0 Comments

Winter is back and in his latest photo collection, Brian Van Tighem takes us to one of the most idyllic locations in the mountains: a backcountry cabin quietly nestled in a snowy forest. We’re always up for a big ski, crackling fire, candlelit cabin and pot of tea far away from civilization. – Highline Get out your skis, snowboards, splitboards,…

Still Life: Jasper in June

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Brian Van Tighem | 0 Comments

This is a collection of photos taken in Jasper National Park, around Patricia Lake and along the Athabasca River. Spring this year in Jasper had a beautiful start with sunshine and clear skies before the inevitable June rain arrived. Flora and fauna sprouted up with the sunshine and welcomed the rain. The rivers and lakes swelled with spring runoff, but…

Jumpstart Creativity Tour Craft Evening

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Tiffany Teske | 2 Comments

Here in the Bow Valley we have a diverse group of artists, artisans, crafters, and writers. Our beautiful outdoor spaces provide tons of inspiration and there are many opportunities to create or to take part in the creations of others. I was recently contacted by Jess Greene, from Massachusetts, who runs a website called Seek Your Course, where teachers of art…

Welcoming the Sun

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Brian Van Tighem | 1 Comments

The crocus stays close to the ground on sunny hillsides and slopes, often shrouded in the safety of larger plants. Keeping a warm coat of fur helps the crocus stave off the cold of brisk spring mornings. It is swift to show its spring colours after the snow has melted away. One commonality both crocuses and mountain people share is indicative of…

Winter Weekend Traffic

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Brian Van Tighem | 1 Comments

When you think of landscape photos in the Rockies, you’re probably not inclined to think of the image of traffic roaring through on the highway. But if you’re looking for it, beauty can often be found in unexpected places. This photograph shows the pace of traffic through the Bow Valley on a cold Sunday evening in winter as weekend crowds…

8 Adventure Photography Tips

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Paul Zizka | 0 Comments

Many folks leave their photo gear at home when heading out on mountain adventures, be it a half-day hike or a multi-day mountaineering trip. This is unfortunate, as getting away from the vehicle opens up limitless photographic opportunities. Here are a few tips that will hopefully convince you to bring a little more gear along to document your own adventures….

10 Night Photo Ops for 2012

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Paul Zizka | 1 Comments

We can always count on the Canadian Rockies to offer a smorgasbord of photo ops, particularly when the stars come out. Yet, there are times of the year when Mother Nature further enhances the beauty of our dark skies with a variety of celestial phenomena. Keep an eye on them and get your timing right to bring home some memorable…

9 Tips for Capturing Northern Lights

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Paul Zizka | 1 Comments

Dark skies, cold nights and a lack of light pollution mean you’ve got a great chance of seeing northern lights, or aurora, in the Canadian Rockies. If you’ve ever been wondering how to capture them, here are some tips from local photographer, Paul Zizka, who has photographed the northern lights throughout Canada. – Highline With the solar maximum of an…

Up Close at Lake Minnewanka

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Brian Van Tighem | 1 Comments

It’s the small things in life that matter. Pro photographer Brian Van Tighem gets up close and personal at Lake Minnewanka. -Highline

Still Life: Winter is Back

Still Life: Jasper in June

Jumpstart Creativity Tour Craft Evening

Welcoming the Sun

Winter Weekend Traffic

8 Adventure Photography Tips

10 Night Photo Ops for 2012

9 Tips for Capturing Northern Lights

Up Close at Lake Minnewanka

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