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A frosty morning brings magical mists dancing off pond south of Calgary near Plummer's Road, Highway 22. A slew of waterfowl swims on ths magical misty pond just south of Calgary, near Plummer's Road, Highway 22. Sun burns off the last of a frosty morning mist on this pond south of Calgary, near Plummer's Road, highway 22. A rural road, a spring snowfall and a lone pine - what more could a photographer, seeking to prove wintery weather can be beautiful, ask for?!<br /><br />This image took an Honorable Mention in the 2011 CPC Elevate and Worldwide WOW Amateur Photo Contest. Passing thunderstorms in the distance add some pretty light just north of Calgary, Alberta. The big red barn, once a staple of Alberta scenery is rapidly disappearing. Autumn Aspens glow in the fall light. Shot in Kananaskis Country, AB A crisp blue sky sets off the lovely gold of these Aspens. Shot in Kananaskis Country, AB. A beautiful autumn morning lends crystal clear reflections to Mt. Lorette Pond in Kananaskis Country. A cool calm morning, an electric green algae bloom, and autumn lend bold tones to this autumn scene. Mt. Lorette Pond, Kananaskis Country, Alberta. A cool calm morning, an electric green algae bloom, blue skies, a hint of fresh snowfall, and autumn colours lend bold tones to this scene. Mt. Lorette Pond, Kananaskis Country, Alberta. Fall colours and a clear crisp morning bring out the best of reflections at the Allan Bill recreational area in Kananaskis Country. A fresh dusting of snow on the mountain peak and bright fall colours remind us of the seasonal weather not far around the corner. Allan Bill recreational area, Kananaskis, AB. Crystal clear spring waters rush down O''Shaughnessy Falls - Kananaskis, AB Light from the setting sun backlights the grasses south of Calgary. Daytime heating and evening cooling produce the perfect temps for this misty pond. Viewed large, a family of ducks can be seen swiming in the mist. Shot south of Calgary, AB near Plummer's Road on Highway 22. A subdued sunset highlights the hills and coulees of the Bow River Valley east of Cochrane, AB. Fields, foothills and mountains - a classic southern Alberta scene. This panorama can ''go big''. Measure your walls and we can discuss the sizes and croppings available. Shot in the gorgeous Millarville area south of Calgary. Fields, foothills and mountains - a classic southern Alberta scene. This panorama can ''go big''. Measure your walls and we can discuss the sizes and croppings available. Shot in the gorgeous Millarville area south of Calgary. The mountain fed Elbow River races by in this cool shot. The sun bounces of cool, calm Allan Bill pond while the soft grasses dance in the light. Ice starts to form from the spray of the water in autumn. These falls are visible year around and quite spectacular with rushing water beneath dense ice caps. The waters of Big Hill Springs whoosh by with a whisper of noise. A cold day in January has plenty of beauty as water rushes through ice in the Allan Bill area of Kananaskis. A perfect spring evening on the prairies - shot north of Calgary. Passing rain showers cleared off leaving soft golden light on fields in the spring. Shot just north of Calgary. Rainbow hitting hay rolls just north of Millarville, AB A cloudy day, a hint of sun and feathery ferns glow in Kananaskis Country, AB. A soft evening light highlights fresh spring snow and an abandoned barn just west of Calgary First snow, fall colours and the tranquil Allan Bill Pond on Highway 66, west of Bragg Creek, AB Fall colours and a grey day lead to glowing reflections in Allan Bill Pond, highway 66 just west of Bragg Creek, AB Autumn colours glow through after the first snow of the season at Elbow Falls, AB. The first snow delicately balances on fall coloured leaves and branches. Beautiful sunlight, puffy white clouds and fields of green. What better place for cattle to roam. Southern Alberta - south of Longview. Wind turbines in the Pincher Creek area - southern Alberta Prairies, foothills and mountains topped by a bright blue sky and fluffy white clouds - southern Alberta at it's finest. Fence posts and barb wire - a staple on the prairie landscape. A slow exposure gives this waterfall an artsy feel as spring waters rush over algae covered rocks. Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, AB Fall colours and a fresh dusting of snow on the peaks just north of Waterton National Park, AB. Fall colours, fresh snow on the peaks and soft golden grasses highlight this fenceline vista just north of Waterton National Park, AB. Full fall colours and a fresh dusting of snow provide Alberta scenery in all its glory. One lone cow decides to challenge the photographer head-on. There's one in every crowd! Ever tried to capure horses peacefully grazing in a field. They're incredibly social creatures and invariably want to check out what you're doing - hoping perhaps a treat or a cuddle is on the horizon! Classic late fall Alberta scene. Wagon Wheels and Bleeding Hearts - a true indicator of prairie traditions? Near Jasper and just off the Icefields Parkway, Sunwapta falls is a beautiful carved out gorge where glacial silt gives it spectacular highlights of turquoise. Cameron Falls, found in the townsite of Waterton Village, are the site of the oldest rock in the entire range of Rockies. Precambrian bedrock dating 1.5 billion years has become exposed and is visible near the falls. Beautiful Lundbreck Falls has almost a tropical feel to it on this sunny southern day The Crowsnest River ambles towards Lundbreck Falls on this pretty autumn day. Thundering waters of the Elbow River crash over the always picturesque Elbow Falls. Algae Bloom in the waters off the Many Springs Trail at Bow Valley Provincial park. Bar U historical ranch in southern Alberta is a wonderful historical site and well worth a visit. See more details here: http://www.friendsofthebaru.com/ Bar U historical ranch in southern Alberta is a wonderful historical site and well worth a visit. See more details here: http://www.friendsofthebaru.com/ Bar U historical ranch in southern Alberta is a wonderful historical site and well worth a visit. See more details here: http://www.friendsofthebaru.com/ 'Cinnamon rolls' of hay await winter. A herd of deer grazes in the afternoon light. A lone duck enjoys the tranquility of a hot afternoon swim at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Lake Newell, a clear day and cheerful wildflowers at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Hard to imagine anything growing in this stark landscape at Dinosaur Provincial Park Located south of Drumheller on the Hoodoo Trail, these interesting formations are created by water and wind erosion. Once the caprock falls off, the erosion continues at a much faster pace. Located south of Drumheller on the Hoodoo Trail, these interesting formations are created by water and wind erosion. Once the caprock falls off, the erosion continues at a much faster pace. Evening light warms up the Elbow River and surrounding area. Bragg Creek Provincial Park is the gateway to Kananaskis Country and can be found approximately 2km southwest of the Bragg Creek townsite. It has great picnic areas and hiking trails. Evening light warms up the blue skies over Allan Bill Pond. About 15km west of Bragg Creek on Highway 66, Allan Bill Pond used to be stocked for fishing. During the floods of 2005 the Elbow River changed course and ran right through it. It's been rebuilt and restocked and is beautiful recreational area. A fenceline vista following fresh snow. Oars at rest in a morning light. A calm day for boating in fresh fall scenery - Chain Lakes Provincial Park, AB Calm waters and a signed reminder to relax your speed and enjoy the scenery at Chain Lakes Provincial Park. Fresh snow contrast the rich colours of bark and trunks in this forest off the Bow Valley Provincial Parkway. Cool February days bring golden fields basking in the glow of an early winter melt. Cool February days can be beautiful. Winter can be beautful - crisp golden grasses dance in a pool of cool water. Bunny tracks leading down a snowy path. Pine branches laden following a substantial snowfall. Poplar trees are laced with snow following a winter storm.