View from Sulpher

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted July 15, 2010127 views4 comments

This is the view of Banff and the Bow Valley from the top of Sulpher mountain, a very touristy mountain that even a newborn baby can get to the top of with the access of a gondola, being the avid hiker I choose to take the 2 hour hike up.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 15, 2010 at 3:26 AM

Simon,

Certainly a most wonderful viewpoint - Is that Lake Louise in the far background? Although the sharpness is a little soft, I have no real nitpicks with the image technically or with the grand composition. However, I'm going to go ahead and move this to the Man & Nature Gallery. Although individual buildings are tough to recognize at this distance, clearly this is a nice aerial view of Banff as you have called out in your description. No big deal, but I do hope you understand the image being moved. If you have any questions, please send one of the moderators a note. Thanks!

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by SimonRumford on July 15, 2010 at 11:14 AM

ahh no worries I didnt really think about that! Man & Nature it is...that lake in the back is Lake Minniwanka, right behind Cascade Mountain.

Thanks Lon

Registered on June 25, 2010, 28 Posts, 80 Comments

Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on July 15, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Did that hike a few years ago. Nice easy climb and spectacular views along the way. Looks like you have done a nice job of capturing one.

Registered on March 24, 2010, 73 Posts, 1268 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 18, 2010 at 11:16 AM

I never quite got to see this view given how touristy it seemed at the time when I visited Banff. It certainly gives a great view of the surrounding region's topography. The dappled light and clouds certainly made the hike worthwhile.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments