Sail away with me honey
I put my heart in your hands
Sail away with me honey, now, now…
Now

- from the song Sail Away by David Gray

Throwback to warmer days, sunshine and sailboats.

The whole of Banff National Park and surrounding areas is dotted with splendid little lakes that pair with the Canadian Rockies to offer picture-postcard vistas. This is Mt. Rundle reflected in Vermillion Lake as viewed from an easily accessible spot just a few minutes drive from the center of Banff town. I had done quite a bit of research online about the access to and views from this lake, but seeing it all in person took my breath away. I spent a good hour or more here as the sun slowly set one autumn day and the wind chill made me pull on layer after layer of warm wear.

Fall is my favourite season. Hands down. The leaves do this magical colour turning dance right before they drop off the branches. Like at this gorgeous spot along Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park. The water flowed a lovely emerald green as I chanced on this scene that stopped me dead in my tracks.

Photography is the art of chasing light. Usually, the light is dull, flat and boring. Equally often, it is harsh and uninviting. Occasionally though, the skies burst with shades of angry reds, regal purples and deep, deep blues. But sometimes, just sometimes, we get these soft pastel hues that whisper of cool evenings and hot chocolate. And the regret of words left unspoken.