And, anyone want to do prairie instead of mountains for a day? I am quite partial to the foothills - the area leading up to the mountains - and south of Banff they can be spectacular. I love the area around Pincher Creek. But there is real prairie further east.
I'd also like to suggest we stop at Head Smashed In World Heritage Site (google it), and think about detouring to Drumheller and or Writing on Stone Provincial Park.
I know nothing about Canada or the area, so I'm up for anything! (Except bugs, no bug farms or bug museums and I'll be happy!) <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/clap.gif" border="0" alt="" >clap
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I know nothing about Canada or the area, so I'm up for anything! (Except bugs, no bug farms or bug museums and I'll be happy!) <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/clap.gif" border="0" alt="" >clap
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We can plan on meeting you at the airport and heading straight away then. Lets say clearing customs and collecting luggage takes til 1 or 1:30. We can have a leisurely drive to Jasper and get there at or just after supper time - I'm being generous for photo ops, but the road to Jasper can be quite dull until we get to the park gates.
However, if we get to Jasper late the 18th then I think we should plan on getting to Canmore the 21st - two days shooting around Jasper, a day for the drive on the Icefields highway. Then we would have 2 days for Banff, a day to travel to Waterton through the foothills (pretty views!!), and then over to St. Mary on the 25th.
Now, instead of going into Waterton Park, we could stay in Lethbridge - especially if we think we are going to be pressed for time.
OR PLAN 2: We give up a day in Canmore/Banff since we are driving the Icefields highway and the scenery to Canmore will be what we would look for from Canmore. Gives us some time in Waterton, which is unique and really pretty. Hmmmm, I'm liking plan two better.(19, 20 Jasper; 21 Icefields to Canmore; 22 Canmore/Kananaskis; 23 drive to Waterton via Highway 22; 24 Waterton; 25 to St. Mary)
Christina - how are you travelling home? Are you returning through Edmonton, or from the U.S.?
I know nothing about Canada or the area, so I'm up for anything! (Except bugs, no bug farms or bug museums and I'll be happy!) <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/clap.gif" border="0" alt="" >clap
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We can plan on meeting you at the airport and heading straight away then. Lets say clearing customs and collecting luggage takes til 1 or 1:30. We can have a leisurely drive to Jasper and get there at or just after supper time - I'm being generous for photo ops, but the road to Jasper can be quite dull until we get to the park gates.
However, if we get to Jasper late the 18th then I think we should plan on getting to Canmore the 21st - two days shooting around Jasper, a day for the drive on the Icefields highway. Then we would have 2 days for Banff, a day to travel to Waterton through the foothills (pretty views!!), and then over to St. Mary on the 25th.
Now, instead of going into Waterton Park, we could stay in Lethbridge - especially if we think we are going to be pressed for time.
OR PLAN 2: We give up a day in Canmore/Banff since we are driving the Icefields highway and the scenery to Canmore will be what we would look for from Canmore. Gives us some time in Waterton, which is unique and really pretty. Hmmmm, I'm liking plan two better.(19, 20 Jasper; 21 Icefields to Canmore; 22 Canmore/Kananaskis; 23 drive to Waterton via Highway 22; 24 Waterton; 25 to St. Mary)
ann
I'm thinking I'll just go where you take me cause you'll be driving
I'll be the one with one word vocab "WOW"
What ever you got in mind is fine with me Ann, I shall teach you all Ozzie slang as we journey along .... Skippy
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Christina - how are you travelling home? Are you returning through Edmonton, or from the U.S.?
Hehe, I have NO idea yet. It's pretty much the same price if I fly into Canada or if I fly into the Montana, so I'm sure the same is true in reverse. Any suggestions?
I'm going to go ahead and book my flight to Edmonton for the 18th. :
Plan B sounds awesome. But, I'm good with A too. I'm really helpful, huh?
That time of the year when we are in Canada what season is it ?
...and don't say Rabbit season or I will reach through your computer screen and smack your bum
I could be available for the pre-shootout and possibly the post-shootout. However, I would like to make a suggestion. Please start two separate threads for each as it would be less confusing to an old guy like me when trying to ferret out the details of each.
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I'll ask the mods to change the thread title. Good suggestion.
Originally, I wanted to explore the trip based on who was interested. Then I decided, from a weather point of view, preshoot was best. And it worked for skippy so it is all falling into place.
Could be others working on a post shoot - maybe to Yellowstone.
Well, skippy, for someone that doesn't own a jacket, I think it will feel like the north pole. Technically it is fall. However, depending on storm activity the leaves could be gone and there could be snow on the ground. I definitely expect snow in the high country. But mountain tops should have snow on them - makes them prettier.
When you get here, we can make some decisions about shopping for appropriate clothes.
ann
and, btw, it might be hunting season - definitely mating season - the elk should give a darn good display!
That time of the year when we are in Canada what season is it ?
...and don't say Rabbit season or I will reach through your computer screen and smack your bum
Great photo ops, skippy, of a pair of bull elk sparring.....as long as you have a really, really long lens.....I do think the wildlife opportunities will be very good. Of course, respect for wild animals cannot be overemphasized.
Great photo ops, skippy, of a pair of bull elk sparring.....as long as you have a really, really long lens.....I do think the wildlife opportunities will be very good. Of course, respect for wild animals cannot be overemphasized.
Are you counting sleeps yet?:D
ann
Not counting sleeps yet, but soon I will
It's a ritual I do at work, when ever I go overseas,
cause I know it annoys the daylights out of a few of them
I picked up my tickets today :ivar
You have pre warned the family right ????
Ann I will be rapt to the eyeballs just seeing squirrels
Yup I'm excited already.... I gotta decide what glass to bring
decisions, decisions... Skippy
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WOOO HOOO!! I'm SOOO happy that I'll be getting a bigma (most likely) and an additional body before the trip. Woo Hoo, woo hoo, woo hoo.
Christina - you shoot canon right?????Skippy and I were chatting last night about how to maximize the different number of lenses between the two of us - e.g. we both have 70 -200 f2.8 so she should bring her 400 instead....so, what do you think you'll bring?
Christina - you shoot canon right?????Skippy and I were chatting last night about how to maximize the different number of lenses between the two of us - e.g. we both have 70 -200 f2.8 so she should bring her 400 instead....so, what do you think you'll bring?
Ohhhhhmmmmmmaaaaaaa you never told us you was a Nikonian
Well ummmm okay, I won't tell anyone
We'll see if we can find a CANON sticker and fix that problem for ya
...... Skippy
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Ohhhhhmmmmmmaaaaaaa you never told us you was a Nikonian
Well ummmm okay, I won't tell anyone
We'll see if we can find a CANON sticker and fix that problem for ya
...... Skippy
.
Heard back from my friend. He has booked 2 different cabins for us.
If it is only the three of us then he has booked a Heritage Cabin - 3 beds, kitchen, fireplace.
He has also booked one of the larger chalet's - basically adjoining rooms with a shared kitchen and beds for up to 8.
I will need to confirm these sometime, so if anyone else is interested please speak up.
He has promised a 'very good rate' - we are old university friends. He is also going to put me in touch with one or more local photogs for guidance on where to shoot at what time of day.
And, to top it off, he is a great cook so we may get a good meal out of the deal!!!!!!
Heard back from my friend. He has booked 2 different cabins for us.
If it is only the three of us then he has booked a Heritage Cabin - 3 beds, kitchen, fireplace.
He has also booked one of the larger chalet's - basically adjoining rooms with a shared kitchen and beds for up to 8.
I will need to confirm these sometime, so if anyone else is interested please speak up.
He has promised a 'very good rate' - we are old university friends. He is also going to put me in touch with one or more local photogs for guidance on where to shoot at what time of day.
And, to top it off, he is a great cook so we may get a good meal out of the deal!!!!!!
ann
Way to go Ann!! :ivar I'm ready to come over there right now girl.......dang I forgot my passport isn't back yet.
Okay well when that's back Im ready
..... Skippy
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Eww, bug squishing is nasty...and usually crunchy! I don't mind swatting flies or 'skeeters, though.
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We can plan on meeting you at the airport and heading straight away then. Lets say clearing customs and collecting luggage takes til 1 or 1:30. We can have a leisurely drive to Jasper and get there at or just after supper time - I'm being generous for photo ops, but the road to Jasper can be quite dull until we get to the park gates.
However, if we get to Jasper late the 18th then I think we should plan on getting to Canmore the 21st - two days shooting around Jasper, a day for the drive on the Icefields highway. Then we would have 2 days for Banff, a day to travel to Waterton through the foothills (pretty views!!), and then over to St. Mary on the 25th.
Now, instead of going into Waterton Park, we could stay in Lethbridge - especially if we think we are going to be pressed for time.
OR PLAN 2: We give up a day in Canmore/Banff since we are driving the Icefields highway and the scenery to Canmore will be what we would look for from Canmore. Gives us some time in Waterton, which is unique and really pretty. Hmmmm, I'm liking plan two better.(19, 20 Jasper; 21 Icefields to Canmore; 22 Canmore/Kananaskis; 23 drive to Waterton via Highway 22; 24 Waterton; 25 to St. Mary)
Christina - how are you travelling home? Are you returning through Edmonton, or from the U.S.?
ann
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I'm thinking I'll just go where you take me cause you'll be driving
I'll be the one with one word vocab "WOW"
What ever you got in mind is fine with me Ann, I shall teach you all Ozzie slang as we journey along
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Hehe, I have NO idea yet. It's pretty much the same price if I fly into Canada or if I fly into the Montana, so I'm sure the same is true in reverse. Any suggestions?
I'm going to go ahead and book my flight to Edmonton for the 18th.
Plan B sounds awesome.
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That time of the year when we are in Canada what season is it ?
...and don't say Rabbit season or I will reach through your computer screen and smack your bum
Is it Autumn? or Winter or neither
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Deer.
No, um. In Maryland, quite farther south it's considered Autumn. In the North, in the mountains? I haven't a clue. I googled Banff, did you know it's the highest Canadian town? Anyway, Here are average temps for the year and average rain/snowfall for the year.
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I could be available for the pre-shootout and possibly the post-shootout. However, I would like to make a suggestion. Please start two separate threads for each as it would be less confusing to an old guy like me when trying to ferret out the details of each.
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I'll ask the mods to change the thread title. Good suggestion.
Originally, I wanted to explore the trip based on who was interested. Then I decided, from a weather point of view, preshoot was best. And it worked for skippy so it is all falling into place.
Could be others working on a post shoot - maybe to Yellowstone.
So, ya game?
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Well, skippy, for someone that doesn't own a jacket, I think it will feel like the north pole. Technically it is fall. However, depending on storm activity the leaves could be gone and there could be snow on the ground. I definitely expect snow in the high country. But mountain tops should have snow on them - makes them prettier.
When you get here, we can make some decisions about shopping for appropriate clothes.
ann
and, btw, it might be hunting season - definitely mating season - the elk should give a darn good display!
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Narrrrrrrr I think I'll give the mating part a miss
I'd rather take photos
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Are you counting sleeps yet?:D
ann
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Not counting sleeps yet, but soon I will
It's a ritual I do at work, when ever I go overseas,
cause I know it annoys the daylights out of a few of them
I picked up my tickets today :ivar
You have pre warned the family right ????
Ann I will be rapt to the eyeballs just seeing squirrels
Yup I'm excited already.... I gotta decide what glass to bring
decisions, decisions... Skippy
.
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I said to the guy....
Could I please get some photos done for a Passport?
And can you please not make me look like a biatch this time round
He cracked up laughing....... I said really my last lot are just awful
So I can toss the other lot of photos I had done cause this lot
are a darn sight better than the others I had taken.
Why do most people's Passport Photos make them look like criminals ???
........ Skippy
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Thought I might tease a few more people into joining us. Here is a link to the accomodation I am arranging in Jasper:
http://www.bearhilllodge.com/ourplace.html
I've asked my buddy if he can source out a shooting guide for us.
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..... Skippy
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Trust me, skippy, this trip will be FULL of wildlife!
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He better be real
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WOOO HOOO!! I'm SOOO happy that I'll be getting a bigma (most likely) and an additional body before the trip. Woo Hoo, woo hoo, woo hoo.
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Christina - you shoot canon right?????Skippy and I were chatting last night about how to maximize the different number of lenses between the two of us - e.g. we both have 70 -200 f2.8 so she should bring her 400 instead....so, what do you think you'll bring?
skippy - I have a story about tourists and wildlife, but I won't share it here
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Awww, no I'm a Nikonian.
Am I still allowed to come?
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Ohhhhhmmmmmmaaaaaaa you never told us you was a Nikonian
Well ummmm okay, I won't tell anyone
We'll see if we can find a CANON sticker and fix that problem for ya
...... Skippy
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Hey...what about the bear though?
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The only person who needs to be worried about the bear is the one who is the slowest runner
..... Skip
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Oh my gosh...look at number 4!! Moraine Lake in Banff National Park.
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Hi
Heard back from my friend. He has booked 2 different cabins for us.
If it is only the three of us then he has booked a Heritage Cabin - 3 beds, kitchen, fireplace.
He has also booked one of the larger chalet's - basically adjoining rooms with a shared kitchen and beds for up to 8.
I will need to confirm these sometime, so if anyone else is interested please speak up.
He has promised a 'very good rate' - we are old university friends. He is also going to put me in touch with one or more local photogs for guidance on where to shoot at what time of day.
And, to top it off, he is a great cook so we may get a good meal out of the deal!!!!!!
ann
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Way to go Ann!!
Okay well when that's back Im ready
..... Skippy
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