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dranaei t1_j3lxpda wrote

For a moment i thought this was two pictures.

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Cerinthus2 t1_j3m096y wrote

Banff is the prettiest place on earth. Less crowds in Jasper or Waterton though, which are both pretty close. But there's a reason Banff has the most visitors.

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More_Twist9517 t1_j3mi5zv wrote

It took me a while to figure out that this is just one photo.

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Buck_Thorn t1_j3mm5ko wrote

Is there any spot near Banff that is not picturesque as hell?

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Gitopia t1_j3mnehg wrote

I'm sick of seeing Banff pictures and would love to see more.

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DaftFunky t1_j3mns9j wrote

Replying to Yimpish (#1,316,971)

This. Literally an hour drive from YYC airport.

Also the surrounding area of Banff is just as beautiful.

Kananaskis Country is more accessible, closer to Calgary, and absolutely gorgeous.

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Cerinthus2 t1_j3mo4bh wrote

Replying to Yimpish (#1,316,971)

If you can get from Calgary to Banff during its busy season in much less time than it takes to get from Edmonton to Jasper I'd love to know how. The 1 is a fucking parking lot into Banff.

Jasper is definitely beautiful too though

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woodnwheel t1_j3muxoo wrote

For a sec I thought this was the mountain used in a particular production company’s logo.

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airelationship t1_j3mvlec wrote

Took me a second...i was thinking two seperate images were here.

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Lexi_Banner t1_j3n2gon wrote

Replying to savageotter (#1,317,773)

Yup. Lake Louise, too. I got up extra early when I was camping at Kananaskis. Left my campsite at about 3:30am. Got there around 5ish. Moraine lots were already full, and I managed to snag one of the last parking spots at Lake Louise. The front dock was beyond crowded already. At 5am.

Just insane. I'm glad that people love the natural beauty of our country, for sure! And it has pushed me to lesser known areas, which was enjoyable. But it'd be nice to go to Moraine Lake without a zillion other people running around with selfie sticks!

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SaltLakeCitySlicker t1_j3n66e8 wrote

Replying to Lexi_Banner (#1,317,846)

Nobody local goes there in peak summer bc crowds. Or at least nobody I know.

I think they actually started a quota like arches? Or maybe it's just for angels landing? I forget. Haven't been there in several years bc there are the aforementioned better places

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riskoooo t1_j3n6onp wrote

Replying to Cerinthus2 (#1,316,073)

I went to Lake Louise when I was 13 for a ski trip (from the UK). I have no photos and very fragmented memories, which makes me a bit bitter when I see stunning pictures like this (even though I know I'm lucky to have visited at all).

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shumbit t1_j3n8qjp wrote

Oh man, I miss Banff. Were there on a student trip back in 2015. If Jill and Micha is watching, hi guys

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dc0de t1_j3nc5nf wrote

Banff doesn't ever seem to disappoint! Beautiful shot!

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Dude_Bro_88 t1_j3nd69i wrote

I've visited Banff a lot. It's absolutely beautiful, to say the least. Go away from town into the hiking trails and its breathtaking. However, may favorite little corner of Alberta is Waterton.

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CptnNinja t1_j3nijea wrote

Replying to bassman2112 (#1,317,078)

You mean east? I did a double take as I just went to Banff and Canmore was definitely on the way from Calgary. But yeah it was really weird having all this beautiful nature and then there's a big cement plant right on the Bow river.

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TheSwayingOne t1_j3nk5ru wrote

I’ve taken this exact picture with my blackberry when I was a lot younger and I couldn’t believe the quality I got it’s always been my favorite picture

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Cerinthus2 t1_j3nr2nl wrote

Replying to ieGod (#1,319,077)

I actually think most of the alps could be mistaken for somewhere in the cascades pretty easily.

Of course being from Calgary I'm probably a little biased toward the rockies.

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skafaceXIII t1_j3nutyi wrote

What's this lake/mountain called? I'm visiting Canada later in the year!

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Big_Tie t1_j3nze18 wrote

From Banff on west to the coast is my happy place, so many beautiful areas in BC (and that bit of Alberta)

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lolitalula t1_j3o1tac wrote

I was lucky enough to have been able to visit Banff, it is breathtaking

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golfpinotnut t1_j3o3r8b wrote

I've been to Banff. Taking pictures there is pretty much easy mode for r/earthporn

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mithril_mayhem t1_j3o996r wrote

Replying to notapunk (#1,318,632)

Can you please explain like I'm from a climate that never sees snow? It looks like a river, a snowy river bank and some mountains to me. All of your comments make me think I'm missing something.

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Verrence t1_j3oa2lu wrote

Whenever I see “Banff” I can’t help but think of Nightcrawler.

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Cairo9o9 t1_j3oaizt wrote

Replying to Yimpish (#1,316,971)

I've lived in both. They're different. The Bow Valley (Banff) is certainly more stunning as the valley is tighter with more craggy summits. The Athabasca valley is quite wide near Jasper and doesn't have quite the same hemmed in feeling. Some people prefer one or the other. I prefer the steep, tight valley of the Bow. The town of Jasper is much nicer though and feels like less of an outdoor shopping mall than Banff's town

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berghorst t1_j3obm1i wrote

Was able to visit Banff this past July and it’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen with my own eyes.

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notapunk t1_j3ojkuu wrote

Replying to mithril_mayhem (#1,320,070)

That's exactly what it is. For those of us that didn't see it right away? I'm not sure - probably something to do with the well defined horizon and saying there's a reflection maybe? Like I said, I don't know why exactly I didn't see it right away (and even less so for others), but that's my guess.

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Embarrassed-Mix8479 t1_j3okvew wrote

Why is my imagination seeing a ring of stars encircling the mountaintop…? 💫Oh wait…

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Bradwarden0047 t1_j3ona5k wrote

Replying to ieGod (#1,319,077)

I think if you're a skiing person, most enthusiasts will choose the Swiss Alps over the Canadian Rockies. Temperatures are a big factor and the Canadian treeline goes much, much higher, so the skiing slopes aren't quite what you get in the Alps.

We can't argue over what looks beautiful to your eye versus mine, but if we're comparing sheer scale, then the crown has to go to the Canadian Rockies. That feeling of vast wilderness, loneliness and serenity in huge, stunning landscape is unreal there. I was camping at a spot that was 600km from any major city in any direction. Imagine that. It's a surreal feeling. And you don't get that night sky either.

If you're looking for more of a touristy experience, then the Alps will give you that. But the town of Banff (my least favourite part of the Rockies) will be comparable.

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bryman19 t1_j3op990 wrote

Always wanted to take a vacation to Banff

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enjoytheshow t1_j3ou1ei wrote

Replying to k5pol (#1,317,164)

Lol I did this on 70 a couple times when I lived in Denver. As long as the weather is fine a 4 departure on a winter Saturday gets you to the mountain parking lot at like 530-6. Grab a coffee and chill in the heat til first chair

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TheMerce123 t1_j3ou2bj wrote

Replying to garbalarb (#1,318,332)

Mt Edith and Mt Louis look very similar, but it’s very difficult to see Mt Louis without getting up high or hiking into the backcountry. I think this photo is just taken by Vermillion Lakes near the town of Banff

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tssunny t1_j3ourw3 wrote

It's almost unbelievable that you took the picture. May I ask what type of camera you used?

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russellamcleod t1_j3ovwrg wrote

I went to Banff for the first time in my 34 years in this country. I had never seen real mountains before this past summer.

We drove up from Edmonton so we arrived very late at night and didn’t really see anything on the drive up. When I stepped out the door in the morning I straight up got goosebumps and was overwhelmed emotionally.

I have never seen something so beautiful with my own eyes before.

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howsthatblunt t1_j3p03wa wrote

it took me a while to find where the reflection started

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saggyboomerfucker t1_j3p31z4 wrote

I thought the snowy field was a fog bank! You need to post this on r/confusingperspective.

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cre8ivjay t1_j3p9k3c wrote

Replying to HoneyBunchesOfGoats_ (#1,318,066)

Fall is even more quiet. Early October is ridiculously beautiful and pretty quiet. Actually, in September and October you can travel the Rockies in Canada from Waterton to Jasper and have much of it to yourself.

Granted not everything is open during this time but...

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graciep11 t1_j3pd4uq wrote

Got the privilege of being in Banff right as covid hit, everyone who went up there had gone home because of the pandemic and even the hotel at lake louise was a ghost town. Had been there once in the summer as well and both times were amazing

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SP3NGL3R t1_j3pl2wm wrote

Replying to mithril_mayhem (#1,320,070)

Right around the middle is the edge of a frozen lake and as you draw your eye down to the lower section that's all frozen lake, the background is standard mountains, the lower foreground is a rocky mouth of a super slow flowing river (why it hasn't frozen because it's moving) and a great reflection of the distant mountains.

I miss BC/AB so much. This postcard level stuff is just day to day up there. Amazing place, particularly in the winter. Great photo.

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Chi847 t1_j3po8iz wrote

I've been there once. Indescribably beautiful

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Starryfirenights t1_j3prai4 wrote

Photo is so amazing thought I was seeing double! Breathtaking and shows some beauty of the snow.

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thekickingmule t1_j3pt9m9 wrote

I'm going to Banff this coming summer to camp for a week and go on guided walks. I can't wait! Still, I hope it's a bit warmer by then!

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serpentjaguar t1_j3puu5u wrote

Good thing they specified Canada. For a moment I thought it was Banff, Scotland. Said no one, ever.

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Exit-Velocity t1_j3pvd0u wrote

The parking lots of the town of Banff would like to thank my low hanging bike rack for the donations of paint i left there 😵‍💫

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Scarystuff0 t1_j3ql3rd wrote

i thought i was looking at 2 pictures, either im stupid or this was amazing photography

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dorkimax t1_j3qumnv wrote

This m m m makes me h haaaapppyy

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