Photography at Jasper National Park
By: Author: J Bakken

The world is full of beautiful places to photograph, but one of my favorite places to photograph in Alberta is Jasper National Park in the north west part of the province. The opportunities are endless for the avid photographer: mountains, lakes, rivers, flowers, wildlife, and much more. Every season holds its own beauty and there are numerous opportunities for capturing some great photos in spring, summer, fall, or winter.
Capturing the flora and fauna is a favorite among nature enthusiasts. There are many wildflowers one can take pictures of when hiking, and you never know when you will come into the vicinity of an elk or bighorn sheep to snap a photo of if you are a safe distance away.
Jasper National Park is well known for its year round outdoor activity opportunities. For example, you can record some great shots while white water rafting, hiking, skiing, biking, horseback riding, and much more. Taking action shots in this beautiful playground is guaranteed to yield some incredible photographs.
One of my favorite places within Jasper National Park to take photographs of is Maligne Canyon. One can go hiking here and capture some breathtaking photographs. Another place is further up the road at Maligne Lake. The views here are breathtaking and it is easy to see why scenes here are some of the most popular in the world. A third location is at Pyramid Lake. One can get some great shots of the lake, the little island you can get to by walking across the bridge, and the mountains that surround it.
Taking photographs of an area such as Jasper National Park makes one want to visit it again, so the pictures can easily be used in marketing. Areas where they could be used are billboards, brochures, travel magazines, postcards, and much more.
It is easy and enjoyable to take photographs of our favorite places, so the next time you visit a new locale or one of your favorites, be sure to stop and capture the beauty of the place with your camera. Then, you can revisit it again and again each time you look at the photographs.

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