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daveks

2026-05-26 03:17

Located near the Waterton Lakes park entry gate is this incredible Bison Paddock. After driving by many times, curiosity got the better part of me, and I just had to check it out for myself. So you can

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-25 03:17

Around Akamina/Cameron with an iPhone 16 Pro

Here is one of the rare occasions when I decided to use the smartphone instead of the Sony A7R. As mentioned yesterday, I have made a decision to pretty much stop using the iPhone for posting on Hive.

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-24 03:18

Akamina lake with an iPhone 16 Pro

Lately I have been using the Sony A7R almost exclusively when out and about on the hiking trail. I felt that before I had or was taking an excessive amount of pics, too many in fact. So I made a conscious

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daveks

Colour / Black&White

2026-05-23 03:17

Random Friday

It’s Friday May 22nd, and the weekend is upon us again. Luckily I have the weekend off. Weather is great and I’ll be out and about soaking in the sun and getting some good steps in. How about you? Have

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-22 04:00

Akamina Lake

Located near Cameron lake is tiny Akamina Lake. In fact, Akamina lake is only walking distance from the Cameron lake parking lot! About 1 kilometre away, nice and quick — my kinda hike. Shortly after finishing

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-21 03:17

Red Rocks

I have never seen so many red rocks and dirt in all of my life! Very unique and original. This is what part of the trail to Rowe lakes looks like. Due to higher than normal iron deposits, this is the result.

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-20 03:03

Rowe Camera Roll

Well it’s that time, time to return after hiking to lower Rowe lake. I present to you some random photos taken along the way home. Now after seeing them bears swimming across the lake earlier (and toward

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-19 03:18

Around Rowe Lake

Ok, after a light lunch by the lakeshore, thought I’d grab a few pics of the surrounding area. The lake itself (lower Rowe lake) is nestled snugly amidst the subalpine cirques of mount Rowe. Unfortunately

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-18 03:40

Lower Rowe Lake

After I was able to calm down from seeing them bears swim across the lake, I sat down and soaked in the gorgeous scenery around me. Had a few cool sips of water and a light lunch. Wow this was great! Serenity

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-17 03:16

Bears

After a couple of hours on the trail, I finally reached lower Rowe Lake. Just as the lake itself was becoming visible, I immediately saw a couple of black bears swimming across the lake. Wow. Excitement

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daveks

Colour / Black&White

2026-05-16 03:10

Random Friday

Hey, it’s another Random Friday here on May the 15th. Forecast is for a little snow overnight, and even more in Banff! Not exactly the best news for a hiker like me. That being said, the snow will likely

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-15 03:43

Approaching Lower Rowe Lake

Ok, so the decision was made. The hike to the upper lake will need to wait for the next time around. Today, it was only going to be lower Rowe lake. It was sort of a relief actually, one less hour of trail

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-14 03:50

Trail Photo Ops

A few more photo ops from the trail to Rowe Lakes. Surprisingly this trail doubled as a horse trail as well, and sure enough, a group of trail riders came down right past me. Then I thought, maybe I ought

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-13 03:17

Journey to Upper or Lower Rowe Lake?

As I hiked my way upward to Rowe Lakes, I was pondering whether or not go to the upper lake or just hit the lower lake. Wasn’t quite sure how much extra time it would cost me until I arrived at the signage.

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-12 03:18

Trail to Rowe Lakes

One thing that really stood out for me on this hike was the pristine beauty of the trail itself. The reddish tint of the soil made it gorgeous to trek on. You know when they say that “It’s not the designation,

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-11 03:30

Next Hike Rowe Lakes

A new day, a new hike. The goal was to hike to Rowe Lakes, where there is an upper and lower lake. But I hadn’t decided yet if I’d go all the way or not, will worry about that later — let’s go! Once again,

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-10 03:21

Bales Galore

On that stretch of highway between Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes park, Alberta are some pretty decent landscape photo ops. Bales here, bales there, bales galore. Wouldn’t you just love to own a nice

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daveks

Colour / Black&White

2026-05-09 03:52

Random Friday

Its Friday, May 8th and another week has gone by for the record books. Did you get a chance to do anything special this first week of May? The weather is finally starting to feel like May, after a few

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-08 03:07

Alberta Bales

While visiting Waterton Lakes park we stayed just outside the park in Pincher Creek (its usually much cheaper than staying inside a national park where prices are exorbitant). The connecting highway had

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daveks

Photography Lovers

2026-05-07 04:34

Rocky Mountain Roadside

After a couple of good hikes it was time to hit the road, and head back to our hotel. But first, the mountainside scenery was something to behold! Good thing I was able to stop by the roadside (and even

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