Banff Jasper Blue
Placed in the Top 10 in the Challenge Your Most Popular Blue Image in the group “Out of the Blue” in May 2009
Featured in the group Canadiana in May 2009
Won the Pure Canadiana Challenge in the “Canadiana Group” in May 2009
Featured in the group Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! in March 2009
Featured in the group Mountains and Mountain Light in January 2009
Featured in the group COUNTRY ROADS / Around the World in November 2008
Banff Jasper Highway at sundown reflecting the deep blue sky in the reflective surfaces and the atmosphere in the cool of the day. Taken between Banff and Jasper in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.


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Vickie Emms
Look at the layers of Banff Jasper Blue ,,,,,,,,,,why am I amazed!!! This is stunning, a scene I’ve seen so many times, now I’m homesick for those lovely Rockies again,,,,,,,I do this all the time when I dig in my archives like I had been last night looking for more of my Rockies shots and now yours…......There is nothing like this!!!
Blair Wainman replied
I think we’re the same, Vickie! But in spite of having quite a few in my files, I have to be in the mood, so to speak, before uploading shots. It seems to make a difference. In spite of that, I had some difficulty with this one. May have another look at this one and let me know what you think. I readjusted the sky a bit.
lorilee
A glorious view – sooooo beautiful!!!!!!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Lori!
cara53
WOW! ....WOW! Absolutely breath-taking….love the layers of blues, the greens than the silhouettes of trees and the road of blue blending it all together. GORGEOUS
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Cara! I had to do some photoshopping in this one to bring out some of the colors…they were there just hidden…a bit. Lol!
Fremme
amazing sight, great shot, love the effect that the hazes has created here, well done
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much for your kind words!
cara53
Turned out fantastic…
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Cara!
Vickie Emms
if rainbows were shades of only green and blue Blair, this is one!!! It’s one of the most beautiful shots I’ve seen of the B-J route.
Blair Wainman replied
I think I could handle a rainbow of blue and green! Thanks Vickie. You’re still my source of inspiration when it comes to creativity in nature!
cdudak
Beautiful I love the layered look here with the different shades of blue. Truly an amazing shot. Going right into my favoriates.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and thank you especially for the favorite!
Helene Kippert
Love the layers in this – great work!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Helene!
Deborah H. Benoit
Awesome layers and blues!!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Deb!
Nanagahma
Wow, I never tire of seeing beautiful mountain shots. Since I don’t live in them, or anywhere close to them I am always amazed at their beauty. Great shot of another one of God’s great gifts to us here on earth! Sandy
Blair Wainman replied
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words. I certainly consider it one of God’s gifts to us…and one that is so easy to share with others!
Lynn Bauer
Ahhhhhh, Blair….I love this shot!!! I have always wanted to visit Banff!!! In fact, it’s on our “short list” of places we have to visit in our lifetime!!! The only problem is that our “short list” is a mile-and-a-half long!!!!!! So many beautiful places and so little time, money, and vacation days to take!!!!! For now, I’ll just soak in the beauty that you have portrayed so beautifully here!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Lynn! I’m the same way with all your fantastic shots of California. Some day I hope to visit there too! In the meantime it’s great we can shre the beauty this way! Take care!
RickF
Great capture!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Rick!
Al Bourassa
Superb job Blair. Love it!
EchoNorth
This is a magical place, the road holds such great memories for many canadians, thanks for sharing this one!
Blair Wainman replied
You got that right! It really is a magical place! There’s so much to see all along this highway! Lots of memories!
LYN EVANS
Beautiful capture, I love these blue tones, they create such a fabulous mood.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Lyn!
Sandy Stewart
Lovely layers of mountains stand out so nicely against the dark silhouettes of the trees! This photo shows the endless Canadian Rocky Mountains beautifully! :)
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Sandy!
velveteagle
This image cures the ills.. Takes my breath away too.. Beautiful work Blair..
Chuck..
Blair Wainman replied
...and this park cures the ills the same way! It is a wonderful place! Thank you for your wonderful comments!
Sensiworld
Beautiful !!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Sylvia!
Carol Barona
Wow, this is stunning! What excellent dof.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Carol!
ccwri
Stunning! WOW! Love it!! Congratulations on your feature!!!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much!
Jenny Brice
Stunning image, beautifully captured and composed.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Jenny!
Jen Whyte
When I spotted this in the ‘Featured Images’ of the Country Roads group it just blew me away … it is a view to die for ….....
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Jen! I appreciate your kind words!
Stzar
sensational capture WOW !! i love this work, it’s so beautiful !!
i hope you will add this fantastic image to our group
AMERICAS ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free – Expressions of Artists
Congratulations for your feature !!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Karön! I took advantage of the invite and included it in your wonderful group!
amarica
Awesome shot, love the layers and colors!! Congratulations Blair on being featured in the Country Roads group!!
undund
so many blues ,,stunning
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much!
Curtiss Simpson
Beautiful light and tone such a peace full image !
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you very much for your wonderful comments!
Béla Török
Fabulous scene my friend!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you very much Béla! i appreciate your kind words!!
Elle Advincula
I always love going through the Rockies and I’m so glad you captured it beautifully!
LindaR
love the blue waves of these mountains ~ the curve of the road as it disappears wishing I could travel with ~ it’s these kinds of sights that make me want for the road ~ I can almost scent the trees and taste the cool mountain air ~ another treat for my day xxx
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Linda!! I’m sorry I missed your wonderful comment!! It must have slipped through some how unnoticed!! I really appreciate your expressive comments!! It is a treat for my day too!!
gail anderson
stunning work! the blues are just fabulous!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much Gail!! I’m glad you enjoyed the scene!!
PhotosByG
Style, Class, Elegance, Excellence is looking for quality photos of this calibre, if you’d like to add it. Cheers, Graham.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you for your complement and for the invite to the group!! Much appreciated!!
PhotosByG
Thanks Blair. Add anything that you think might suit the group. There’s no limit to to the photos you can submit. We just look at it and if it’s got something about it that makes it stand out, and if it’s an excellent photo, it’s in. Cheers, Graham.
PhotosByG
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to our group.
Blair Wainman replied
Wow!! Thank you so much for the feature!! I appreciate the honor and recognition!! I’m glad you enjoyed it and it contributes to your group!!
Eva and Klaus ...
this is really spectacular! I really like the blues and greens and how the eye is taken way off into the distance in this image.
Eva
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you very much for your kind remarks!! Much appreciated!!
Jan Timmons
Beautiful layers in the twilight. The lines of highway leads the eye into the Rockies, visually here, and empty of traffic, adds to the sense of peace. Elegant!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much Jan!! It was one of those “right place at the right time” captures! Glad you liked it!!
Jan Timmons
I didn’t see that Graham had featured this. Excellent, and well deserved.
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks again Jan!!!
Mariann Rea
Love this to bits!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Mariann!! I’m glad you love it!!!
PrairieRose
Ohhhhhhh…...........the blues are MARVELOUS!!!!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much!!!
Joanne Bradley
Stunning, it is images like this that make one want to go west!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Johanne!! It is one of the most beautiful places that I know of…I can’t get enough of it!!
Th3rd World Order
i wanna come there so bad
hopefully this summer
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks for your wonderful comments!! It is so beautiful along this Banff Jasper Highway!! I hope you can make it there!!
Al Bourassa
Well done on the Canadiana Challenge!

Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much Al!! This one really means a lot to me!! I appreciate your congratulations!!!
Teresa Zieba
Congratulations Blair on your win in the Canadiana Challenge. Wow, excellent work and well deserved 1st place my friend. Bravo!!!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Teresa!! This one means a lot to me…Canada is home and it’s nice to win something that is homegrown!!
Vickie Emms
..........runs right over to congratulate you first, but didn’t make it, lol…............anyway, many Congratulations my dear friend on winning this beautiful challenge with this stunning image of pure Canadiana!! This is my favorite subject and I just am so pleased you won with it…........
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much my friend!! Your congratulations mean so much to me and I feel so at home with all you Canadian friends…being so far away from home!! Thanks again!!
Stan Wojtaszek
Wow, Blair. Great image.
Congrats on your challenge win !!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Stan!! I really appreciate your congrats and this is a big win for me!! Thanks again!!
Larry Trupp
Hi Blair, My CONGRATULATIONS on winning the Canadiana Challenge…It is an excellent choice , and most worthy, indeed…Thanks for your continued support in this group…Regards ….Larry
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much Larry for your Congratulations!! This one really means a lot to me. I liked this challenge and I would suggest doing it again sometime. It is a good theme and there are so many things that are “Canadian”...and this would make a great challenge again (but with different images…new ones preferrably).
Joanne Bradley
Congratulations on winning the Pure Canadiana challenge with this outstanding example of Canadian landscape!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much Joanne!! I really enjoyed this one and this win means a lot to me. It’s all Canadian and the company is superior!
Linda Bianic
glorious work,,,,congrats on the Canadiana feature!!!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Linda for your congrats!! This was a big win for me!!
KreativeKapture
TOTAL “WOW”!!! Congratulations on the Canadiana feature – this is an excellent photo. :)
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much for your congrats!! I’m pretty excited about this win!
Mindy McGregor
Congrats Blair, this is soooo beautiful!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Mindy for your congrats!! Much appreciated!!!
solo75
A simple but effective shot….congratulations on winning the challenge.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you very much for your congratulations!!!
Larry Trupp
Congrats on your Avatar, and your Feature, Blair…Way to go, friend
Blair Wainman replied
Thank ever so much Larry!!! I appreciate it very much!!!!
Anne Hale
Absolutely beautiful. Love the different blue hues and, of course, your subject. Beautiful scenery.
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much Anne!!
Adam Bykowski
Love the blueness of it all. My God! Absolutely stunning!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so very much!!
Vickie Emms
*Congratulations! on your Top 10 placement in Out of the Blue challenge Blair, it should have been the winner in my eyes!!!!!
Blair Wainman replied
This was amazing really…there were close to 300 entries!
Vickie Emms
well there ya go,,,,,,,it’s GREAT that’s how it did it
Blair Wainman replied
...310 entries all together! When went to vote I was so surprised at how many there were I just left it and never thought again about it till you wrote your note…(Now I just hope I didn’t make any grave errors in MY voting ;-( if you know what I mean!!
Lynn Bauer
Hi Blair – Just look at all the attention this photo has been getting!!!! WowWowWow!!!! Of course, it completley deserves it, as it is just gorgeous!!
Bill & I were planning to take a trip up to Vancouver the 1st of June for about 4 days, but his mom got scheduled, unexpectedly for open heart surgery tomorrow & now I’m not sure what we’ll be doing. Probably going to San Antonio, to help her recover. We’ll get up that way one of these days! :-) Hope you’re doing well! Take care – Lynn
i l d i l a z...
Brilliant blue image!
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks so much for your comment!!
gabryshak
i know exactly where this image was taken,
i can remember what was happening in the car each time we drove down this spot – i can hear the song on the radio and see the kids laughing…
more than that, i can smell the beautiful banff air, feel the smooth crystal clear water of the glacier lakes and see the puffs of air coming from the breath of elk roaming free…
♥thank you for bringing me back all those wonderful memories
♥t
Blair Wainman replied
Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful memories!! I think photography should be just like that!! Thanks too for the fave!!
Tracy Faught
Blair this is so beautiful!! I was browsing through shots in all my groups and this stopped me dead in my tracks! It is stunning! Then, when I saw that it was one of yours…well I was thrilled! I had to stop in an tell you what a masterpiece this is! :] Love those blues and greens, my two fav colours!:]
Congrats on the feature!! :]
Blair Wainman replied
Wow!! Thank you so much Tracy!! I appreciate your wonderful comments…I’m sorry I missed seeing this one!!
Denis Molodkin
Brilliant shot, great composition and light!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Denis!! I appreciate your great comments. Thanks for stopping by!!
funkybunch
excellent composition, beautiful image
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much for your comments and favorite!! It’s much appreciated!!
FlowersEtc
Blair Wainman replied
Wow! I missed this wonderful welcome!! Thank you…it looks like a wonderful group!!!
PPPhotoArt
WOW speechless, breathtakingly beautiful and very worthy of all your features!!!
Blair Wainman replied
And thank you so much for your kind words!! It’s very much appreciated!!!
FlowersEtc
We hope you enjoy it.
Wendi Donaldson
Stunning shot, Blair…..looks like a minimalist painting.
Scott d'Almeida
stunning,
Ann Van Breemen
How beautiful, Blair. Love the layers and blue tones.:)
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Ann!!
Michael Rucci
Outstanding Blair your photography is way beyound good and is inspireing this brings to mind a song by John Denver
mike
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks Mike!! Sorry this is so late!!! It was such a gorgeous day!!
ldeiter78
The colors and scenery are amazing!! Beautiful photo!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much Lori!! The colors in the late afternoon were just amazing!!
MarianBendeth
Wow! these blues are off the Richter! worthy of National Geographic!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you ever so much for your wonderful comments!! I can’t believe I missed this one…sorry about that!!
Kimberlee Brent
I wouldn’t normally think of the word “exquisite” in relation to a landscape, but this one certainly fits the bill! Wonderful eye!
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you so much for your kind words!! I really appreciate it!!
Trine
Oh so beautiful. Love the blue tones.
Blair Wainman replied
Thank you Trine!!
David Clark
Hi Blair – such soothing work—I lived for a long time in Montana – and nothing beats a summer morning in the mountians—great shot – dave
Blair Wainman replied
Thanks David!! This Banff-Jasper Highway is one of the most beautiful highways I have driven!!
Magnum1975
Amazing shot of this great stretch of road.
Verena Rohner 10 days ago
These are some of the most amazing layers of blue I’ve seen in a photograph in a long time! Stunning.