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First light at Vermilion Lakes near Banff, Alberta, with Mount Rundle looming in the background. Banff is Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885. Located in the Rocky Mountains, west of Calgary in the province of Alberta, Banff encompasses 2,564 square miles of mountainous terrain, with many glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes. The Icefields Parkway extends from Lake Louise, connecting to Jasper National Park in the north. Provincial forests and Yoho National Park are neighbors to the west, while Kootenay National Park is located to the south and Kananaskis Country to the southeast. The main commercial centre of the park is the town of Banff, in the Bow River valley, along the Canadian Pacific Railway.

On this morning, a slight haze from wildfires in far northern Alberta made for an exceptionally orange sunrise. The lake's surface was incredibly still from the lack of wind, which made for a near-perfect reflection along w...

Follow on Instagram @mhammersteinphoto I have enjoyed photography ever since I was young; I have always wanted to get my hands on a camera and take pictures when I see one. When I was 10, I saved up some money and bought my first camera, a Kodak point and shoot. I was instantly hooked. Today, I am enjoying photography as a side endeavor while I pursue a degree in civil engineering. I enjoy producing architectural, nature, and landscape images, especially while hiking and traveling. Many of my images are from trips taken to many parts of the United States. I have galleries featuring photographs of many locations and a wide variety of subjects. Any would look great and provide an eye catching conversation piece for homes, offices, or...