A SPECTACULAR YEAR-END PHOTOGRAPHIC CELEBRATION OF "CANADA 150", photography by @eric-boucher. (Part 1/3)
2017 is drawing to an end and the world’s eyes either contemplated going or went and experienced first hand Parks Canada gift to the citizens of all denomination in commemoration of Canada’s 150th year since the signature of our Confederation. In return, I think it is time for me to offer you all a photographic celebration of my own. It my deepest and most sincere hope to inspire you all in spending quality time in the heart of the Canadian Rockie Mountains, if not, at least, in the natural wonders near you, to replenish your body and soul. Presented to you here, from south to north, I invite you to journey along with me from Waterton National Park, to Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Park. Furthermore and as a way of underlining the important unbroken system that is being erected as we speak, I will also take the liberty of giving you a glimpse of one of British Columbia’s jewel, a provincial park adjacent to the latter and bring you all the way through Mount Robson Provincial Park, where stands the Monarch of our “Rockies”.
Back in the magnificent summer of 2016, some of you might recall my trip in the Canadian Rockies, as I arrived at the gate readying myself to buy an Annual Pass, the lady at the till, in her Park Canada fashionably recognizable little daily abode, told me that I was getting two years for the price of one! Shaking my head a bit, she knew she had to explain herself a bit more thoroughly and proceeded to let me know that the following year, 2017, would be a special free admittance into all of Parks Canada national park system. Gladly spending nearly CDN$80.00 for it, I moved on, knowing perfectly well that I’d be spending a solid chunk of that summer and the following one here among the majestic mountains, unparalleled wildlife, fresh air, pristine waters and the sounds of natures wonders.
Waterton National Park
Wouldn’t it be for the oil & gas industry and the repulsion it brought to have the following lands’ beauty destroyed by their expansion this park would not have seen the light of day. As you peruse through the photographies and memories, remember that it could all have looked like the infamous tar sands among the mountains today…
Banff National Park
Anyone who has eyes to see and has had the incommensurable blessing to spend time in this park, knows at least of some of the grace I am about to share with you. The very first and world famous park in our country is estimated to have been visited by an average of nine million people per year, as cited by our Canadian Government Parks Canada Agency! Enjoy the views…
This draws the end of Part 1/3 of this photographic journey I wanted to share with you to celebrate the grandiose, the magnificence, the sublime and, thus, the beauty of some our Canadian Rockies National Parks.
Please let me know how you feel about this and don't hesitate to ask me any questions concerning them, it will be a pleasure to answer you all, soon enough!
Part 2/3 is coming within the week, stay tune for more photographic extravaganza.
These photos are incredible! You've definitely inspired me to go to the Canadian Rockies someday, thank you!
AWESOME!!! I'm so happy to know this and sure wish this travel to happen for you earlier than later, maybe even this summer?!? Thanks a lot for the kind words, much more to come in the next few days...
Namaste :)
Wow! So Beautiful!! Thank you. Glad I stopped by @eric-boucher.
I wanted to say that i cannot find anything you posted after "Shoot". It says you replied but I cant get to it, arg. I know you left some great nuggets for me! 😀
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Thanks a lot for all these beautiful words!
To find out where the other ones are, you have to scroll down to where we last left off, then you'll see at the very bottom of our exchange, a highlighted area where you can click to discover what else we have shared. May the force stay with you and us all... ;)
Namaste :)
what a beautiful place @eric-boucher, nature photos are so great..
have a nice day my friend...
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Thanks a lot @mrblu, I am really glad to read you are enjoying nature and its beauty, have a wonderful day too!
Namaste :)
Thanks for every picture you add in this blog. Canada was already on my Bucket list, now definitely climb to number 1.
So many places in nature which bring a big smile and show the peace within a country.
Nature, human and animals share that part of the World, and it works well.
You have a gift at sharing powerful words, straight from the heart, earthy and bright with the light of your soul! I love it all!!!
Namaste :)
Wow..wow..wow.. what an awesome and unforgottable pics are. those beautiful things are did not leave my eyes. Don't need to go search the heaven anywhere, that's here. the majestic mountains, unparalleled wildlife, fresh air, pristine waters and the sounds of natures wonders are giving sweet memories to me. Thank you friend @eric-boucher. I am wise you to travel #air-clinic, the ultimate health world in steem blockchain created by @nairadaddy. i am upvoting and following you!
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Wow, in deed! Thank you so very very much!!! Your words resonate the feeling of these places and I wish for you to be able to go live it first-hand, at least once in a lifetime. Magnificent words, more gratitude than words can say.
Namaste :)
Yes friend, if i have enough money, i will try to go and enjoy like this awesome places. The will help me.thank you for your valuable reply.
Love your photo gallery! You know how to capture the essence of Canada in the year of our 150!!! we are so blessed here to have so many natural preserves and vast unnocupied land +a country that prides on it. The annual park pass is a must, it goes towards a good cause anyway. Looking at your photos makes me even more excited about the trip to the rockies we booked yesterday for new years/end of 150 celebration. Passe un joyeux Noel :)
Un gros MERCI!!!! Je vous souhaite donc à tous un excellent Temps des Fêtes! Quelle grâces que d'avoir l'opportunité d'y aller... Je suis très content que ces photos aient eut cet effet et que vous vous y trouverez si bientôt...
Namasté :)
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STOPWow!Excellent photography.You are really creative photographer. Please stay with photography. how the beautiful natural view is! Very color full also. this see world good to traveler.
Thank you so very much, I am very glad to feel your excitement and enthusiasm. Stay tuned for part 2, very soon! Namaste :)
You are welcome my friend, I have a new post, do not forget to visit ya, let me add the spirit in steemit.
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OMG, it's amazing. This must be high expensive. I love it all. and permitted to download. it's great wallpaper. Thanks.
This is one of my favourite compliment of them all, you sure can use these as wallpapers for your computer, if you can download them. As long as I get the recognition for the photos... ;)
What do you mean it must be expensive?
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Magnificent article. After reading it, I got the impression that I visited these parks. I have never traveled outside my country. But, I'm sure if there's an opportunity to visit Canada, I'll definitely visit at least one of these parks.
Good luck to you and good.
Большое спасибо! Я очень ценю тот факт, что вы так любите их и желаете, чтобы вы сами могли испытать эти места.
Намасте :)
I was very impressed by your answer. Good luck to you and good.
This is awesomely awesome. I love this photography journey of yours.
So beautiful and natural. Really captivating.
Thank you, I'm so happy to know of your enjoyment seeing this post! Namaste :)
I love your photos. They're so amazing. These colors are wonderful. You're a great and creative photographer. Respect to you. I love to take photos like these. I travel a lot, and I love it. You have my follow. @eric-boucher
Wow, what a great reply and comments! Much gratitude outflows your way for all these kind words and appreciation.
I look forward to seeing your posts through your photography as well....
Namaste :)
Simply gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!! Some of those mountain range pics remind me of Bear Glacier area <3
Merci Beaucoup @teresa-robinson! The actual tour we had in the salmon glacier area is coming up this year, when time is appropriate... I just finished posting the very last of three photographic journeys article. I hope you enjoy too! Namaste :)
Wow amazing collection!! I went to Banff and Jasper about 15 years ago and I'm dying to go back to Canada. I have only great things to say about all the National Parks in the US as well.
Cool! Thanks a lot, I sure wish you to be able to come back in the great outdoors of these mountains, streams and wildlife.
Namaste :)
Wonderful @eric-boucher ! WAW ! Thanks for sharing... it makes us travel a bit :)
Un petit voyage dans les Rocheuses Canadiennes, ça pourrait être pire, spécialement en ce Temps des Fêtes!?. ;)
Merci pour tes beaux mots d'appréciation, c'est mon plaisir que de pouvoir partager tout ceci avec vous tous, ici même sur Steemit.com!
Namasté :)
How fabulous it would be to get lost here for a few days ❤️
I try to go get lost in there a week every so many years... Luckily, the last few years I was able to go spend a lot more time in there and soaked the presence of the place much more than I usually do. What amazing blessings! I wish it for you too...
Namaste :)
wow your photos are incredible! Thanks for sharing! Always wanted to visit Canada! The buffalo photo is my favorite!
Thanks a lot for sharing your thought on your favourite picture. Your choice surprises me and I am glad to know this.
Namaste :)
respect and love ....to your photography sense and skills...
Much gratitude for the very powerful and kind words.
Namaste :)
These pictures make me want to visit Canada even more! Wow these pictures take my breath away!
I am so glad to read that you might want to come over to visit the Canadian Rockies, I sincerely wish it for you in this coming year... Maybe you'll be able to come using your Steems!?! Thanks a lot for the very kind words, they are much appreciated. Namaste :)
Amazing pictures! Such a beautiful place - I love the colours in every single photo! Thanks for sharing :)
I do put a lot of effort in rendering the same view I had when I was there and it makes me very happy to read that you are appreciating it this much.
Namaste :)
Spectacular, thanks for sharing something so beautiful!
Thanks a lot for the wonderful words too, it is such a pleasure to share this with you all!
Namaste :)
Very nice photography. You are really creative photographer. Every photoes looking pretty
Thank you very much, I am very particular about the results of my photography and I want to make sure it reflects as closely as can be the view I had. I warms my heart to know it is appreciated so much.
Namaste :)
Waterton National Park nature photos, really i like all photos, thanks for sharing your image @eric-boucher
...And Banff as well! Glad you enjoyed it, stay tuned for part 2 very soon... Namaste :)
Amazing,
Great photography...
Thanks a lot, I'm glad you enjoyed this much!
Namaste :)
amazing collection of the snaps great work mate
Thanks a lot, I am really happy you enjoyed it!
Namaste :)
hello friend thanx you so much @eric-boucher for sharinig photography.
It is my pleasure and I am glad you can appreciate them too.
Namaste :)
wow...great photography.. seem like im there
Thanks a lot! So, maybe you have been there before and really know that these colours are all for real?!? ;) If not, then I sure wish it for you and your loved ones.
Namaste :)
Great pics, i live in Calgary I hope to get out to Waterton next summer
What a great blessing, I wish you'll be able to have a visit out there, it has such a smooth feel, in spite of the busty winds! Thanks for the compliment.
Namaste :)
beautiful photography
Thanks! Namaste :)
Very beautiful photography! Enjoy travel
Thanks a lot, it was an amazing trip, namaste :)