'Inhaler Required' - Tent Ridge, Kananaskis

Watch the creation of this image at youtu.be/VNWQjUDKW7o

I felt like a bit of an idiot after we got back down from this hike.

You see, when we set off at 3.30 AM we were the only people in the roadside pullout (I can't really call it a car park).

I had the truck/camper combo which I prefer to park in a flat spot so I parked it however I liked just to get it flat.

Several hours later after Brent and I descended, I instantly realized I'd made a boo boo.

There were around 200 vehicles parked all up and down the road, each carefully placed to make the best use of the limited space.

The limited space I'd eaten up with the camper clearly devouring 3 spaces.

Oops.

I had no idea that most of Alberta was coming out to the middle nowhere too.

Ah well. Nobody gave me the stink eye so it was fine.

Next time, I'll predict the swarm and park accordingly.

What I love about this image is the stark contrast between shadow and light. I also love the patches of shadow on the lake caused by the passing clouds.

Brent and I had to wait a few hours for the sun to reach a suitable height in order for the lake to glow in such a lovely way.

I can't imagine a better way to spend my time than sitting around in paradise waiting for the light.

Thanks for reading.
Gavin

Taken on: September 5, 2020

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