Friday, June 11, 2010

Photo-Finish Friday -- Peyto Lake

Peyto Lake in Banff National Park from the lookout at Bow Summit.

15 comments:

David Barber said...

That looks fantastic Leah. If you don't mind I was going to 'join in' with Photo-Finish Friday. Would that be ok?

David Cranmer said...

The lake almost looks like a person or maybe a ghost with outstretched arms. I'm not drinking, I swear. I see that.

carla said...

and if you turn the pic sideways it looks like a ghost.

Leah J. Utas said...

David Barber, thanks so much. Please join in, I'd be thrilled.

David Cranmer and Carla, I had to tilt my head to see it, but yeah, I see the ghost. I saw a cartoon star myself.

the Bag Lady said...

I saw a ghost, too! Or a bear, but perhaps that's because of the last couple of posts here..... :)
Love the photo, cousin. The colour of the water is fabulous, isn't it?

Off now to check out more Photo Finish Fridays.

Leah J. Utas said...

That magnificent colour is one of my favourite shades of blue, Cousin.
Can't say as I saw a bear in it. I'll have to look again.

David Barber said...

Thanks, Leah. It does look like a ghost, but I also agree with the star. I get to watch Dora quite a lot and it looks like one of the stars in that>

Anonymous said...

I really want to go to Banff. What is the best time?
Mary

Leah J. Utas said...

Mary, please do. I'd recommend June or September as the crowds aren't quite as crowdy and the roads not quite as packed. June will give you new leaves and new fresh life in general, roaring snowpack melt, and long spring evenings.
September offers colourful days with a crispness yet enough warmth to satisfy most anyone. If you are camping, later June is best.
School ends at the end of June here and starts on or before the first week of September. Avoid long weekends in mountain parks at any time of year. The Trans-Canada Highway (#1)from Calgary and Banff townsite westbound to at least Lake Louise is routinely packed. Travel on weekedays if you can.

Barbara Martin said...

It's a nice hike to Peyto Lake, and those mineral silts really make that blue vivid.

Leah J. Utas said...

Barbara, a nice hike and good test for me.

David Barber said...

Hi Leah, I posted a photo on Friday, if you fancy a quick look.

davidbarberfiction.blogspot.com

Thanks.

Leah J. Utas said...

David, good work. Glad you joined in. Thanks for linking to me.

Hilary said...

Wow.. could it be any bluer? I saw the outstretched arms immediately too. Lovely spot.

Leah J. Utas said...

It's an amazing colour, isn't it?