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#MyJasper

It`s the best of the Rocky Mountains, night skies and clear lakes, while being always friendly and down to earth!

Story by Neil Zeller March 17th, 2014

Driving to Jasper


It’s difficult to describe to trip to anyone who hasn’t been on it themselves. Even photos don’'t do it justice. But I try. Highway 93, or the Icefield Parkway as it’s known is one of the worlds most scenic drives. There is very little in the way of development, save for the 2 stops you can make at Saskatchewan Crossing or the Columbia Icefields visitor center. What is plentiful is a bounty of photo opportunities. It is all simply breathtaking with each corner rounded giving you a more incredible view. 

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Jasper by day

During the day, the scenery in  and around Jasper is remarkable. 

On May 2,3,4 - 2014 I am hosting a Calgary to Jasper photo workshop. Click here for all the details!  For $650 (double occ +gst) You will learn all my methods, tips and techniques for capturing these images! i can’t wait for this trip! The trip includes transportation, hotel, 3 field classes, 1 on 1 training, a post production class, 3 meals and Jasper's world class scenery! 

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the dark skies

Each year for the past 2 years Jasper has hosted a Dark Sky Festival (link). We have attended both times and have every intention to go this year. Especially since Cmdr Chris Hadfield is the keynote for the event. Far away from the effects of industry and city lights, Jasper is one of the worlds designated dark skies. Whenever we go, we throw bedtimes out for our 6 year old son and just go out an marvel at the sky. It was last year when he spotted his first shooting star, and promptly wished for a ‘big bowl of strawberries’.

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Jasper, AB, Canada