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From the backcountry of British Columbia these was a stunning area of nothing but larches in their prime. To get the viewpoint it was a hike up to the top to get a viewpoint which was well worth it.

Really want your advice !!! I just did a blog on whether we have a duty as a nature photographer to not disclose locations to protect nature and reduce human footprints. I would love to know your opinion ..
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This is an image from the Tonquin Valley in Jasper National Park. I loved the storm clouds moving in and the walkway to the mountains

Recently our photography group PhotoCascadia got together down in Bandon along the Oregon Coast. You can see more at www.photocaascadia.com. And although we didn't get the best weather we had some good times. We had our annual meet up were we discussed some of the exciting plans coming up in the new year which we will be announcing soon enough…this pic is of Bandon Beach which isn't the best but it does remind of the good times we had...

Hope everyone had a good weekend. This is an image from the iconic spot of Maroon Bells in Colorado. I had been here before but I really was hoping one day to get it with both fall colors and snow - Trying to get this shot I hanged around the town of Aspen as long as I could without my buddy killing me to move on - On the last day I got something I was sorta happy with. Got all the atmospheric conditions one could ask for…

This is an image from Wilcox Pass near the Columbia Icefields along the Icefields Parkway. This is area is between Jasper and Banff and is a moderate hike to get to this pass. I made this hike several times during the six weeks I was here trying to get different conditions.