In the heart of Banff National Park lies the beautiful turquoise colored Lake Louise. Located about 45 minutes from the town of Banff, it is a favorite destination for hikers, skiers, snowboarders, boaters and tourists. The lake is surrounded by numerous snow-capped mountains and the head of the Victoria Glacier. During the summer season, the lake is overrun by tourists that come via tour buses. In order to see and photograph the lake without tons of people around, you must get there in the wee hours of the morning. I love photographing there during these times and have taken thousands of photos during my many visits there. One thing is for sure, the subject of most of those photos are landscapes, as the surrounding area is target rich with beauty. Even looking at other photographers photos, the result seems to be the same.
Standing on the dock with these bright red canoes, I realized how I had not captured the beauty of the Chateau Lake Louise very often in the past. The Chateau is a five-star resort hotel that is often overlooked with all of the natural beauty that surrounds it. It is quite expensive to stay there (I splurged there many years ago for a couple of nights) but gives you plenty of time to experience its tranquility when the crowds go home.