
Bow Lake Alberta in its natural muted colour. The glacier is in the distance at the head of the lake.
Just a few minutes south of Mistaya Falls on the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park is Bow Lake, which is fed by Bow Glacier. Bow Glacier, like all glaciers, is receding as the world warms. On this day in May there was still ice on the lake.
A few tourist buses had pulled up and a few people were taking photos, but it was cold, and most tourists seemed to be anxious to get back on the bus!
And finally, a rarity for me, a selfie, with an entirely out-of-place baseball cap.
All photos shot with an iPhone 6 and only slightly edited in Lightroom.
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Just my sort of location…..fantastic.
It was gloriously clean and clear and fresh. Thanks for commenting.
Beautiful images! Brrr…but beautiful!
I guess it depends on what you’re used to and what you can tolerate. I don’t do heat well. So a spring vacation in the Rockies was quite comfortable form me. Of course you have to dress for it….
Admittedly, I’m a big wimp when it comes to cold… But clearly, the views are worth it!
It’s an incredible sight 🙂
There is an even bigger glacier, closer to the road, which you can explore by special vehicle – but we didn’t. I didn’t even stop for pictures.
Gorgeous. Can’t wait to be there!
I hope you have a lovely trip, Anabel.
Thanks. I am saving your posts for reference!
Banff is a beautiful place to visit
Banff is, as is the entire Icefields Parkway, I’m glad I was able to do it.
love your cap logo against the lake…i love both bow lake and Havana you know 😀 have a happy day Bunty!
Thank you Hedy. I’m having a happy day because the weight of being a theatre producer is all over but the mopping up. Maybe I can get my cameras out again soon! Yes, I do love that cap.
i have no doubt you will…and enjoy quiet and down time too! 😀
Thanks, I will; I am.
Hello! It’s nice to see you! It’s gorgeous there. It’s on my Bucket List. I hope one day I get to check this off.
The Icefields Parkway, and the National Parks that are along it, are awe inspiring. If you go, don’t miss neighbouring Yoho National Park (yet to come in my Alberta/BC posts.) Nice to see you too!
Great photos (especially the selfie!)
Yeah, sure! Thanks for the feedback – we photographers are hardly ever photographed.
Hello .. great to see you! What a super place. I love the first pic it is so moody 😄
Nice to see you too! Yes, black and white just seemed appropriate as the place felt bleak and eerie on a snowy day.
Nice to put a face to your posts!
A grey-haired grandmother, who prefers ball caps to ball gowns. Yup, that’s me!
I think we have all discarded the ball gowns.
Our Symphony has a fundraiser ball; I don’t go.
Lovely selfie.
Flattery will get you anywhere!
Haha 🙂 But seriously.