Peyto Lake is pretty famous, at least as far as Banff National Park is concerned. I usually like to focus on scenes, or at least views, that aren't well-photographed iconic shots. I must admit, this isn't one of those times. This photograph's composition doesn't differ much from other photographs of the view. The unfortunate fact is that you are constrained to a small lookout deck. It may be possible to hike closer on an extended trip and with a back-country permit, but my visit didn't allow for that. Anyways, I still really wanted to see the lake, even if it wouldn't be a productive photography excursion. It's easy to see why: the lake is stunningly beautiful. The long stretch of towering bare-faced Rocky Mountains flanks one of the bluest lakes I've ever seen. I was also helped out by a really cool sky. While the composition may not be that unique, the scene is still unrivaled for beauty.

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This is a scene in Johnston Canyon (Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada) in early morning. The trail through the canyon constantly flirts with the river, but there is typically a few rows of trees blocking the view. If you forget to occasionally trudge to the edge, you might miss some truly awesome scenes. This is one view that particularly struck me. It is reminiscent of the more-well-known Horseshoe Bend (in Arizona), except this one resides in the exact opposite environment. Unlike the deserts of Arizona, here the fresh morning air was replete with the scent of life in motion.

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