The famous Morant’s Curve on a beautiful, moonlit night in Banff National Park.
I have been trying to get this photo for some time but finally all the elements came together. Under the light of the moon the colours in the Bow river and on trees were highlighted, while the brightest of the stars and the soft glow of light from Lake Louise became visible in the distance.
It wasn’t hard to just sit and wait for a train that night, but I didn’t have to wait long. As it lumbered along the tracks on its approach to the curve I could see the lights of a car approaching. Was I finally going to get the lights of both in the same frame? As it rounded the curve I started the exposure and for almost a minute I held my breath hoping that I had got the settings correct. Soon I had my answer…a perfect ending to another great day in the Rockies.
Owen Slater Photography 
Setting yourself high standards ended up getting you a remarkable photo. That’s a great spot to be on a perfect night.
By the way, I was thinking about a quick trip to Banff towards the end of October. What are the odds of seeing bears at that time of year?
Thanks Lyle!
As for the bears in October, your odds aren’t as good as in the spring, but not horrible either. A lot of it has to do with food availability. If there is lots of snow in the mountain peaks by then (already snow up there now), they will come back down to the valleys and hopefully there will still be food for them there. The big boys are usually out until the end of Nov./early December. Either way, a trip to Banff any time of year is never a bad trip!
Thanks for that info. I was really fortunate with bear sightings in spring and wondered if there was another chance in fall. I certainly agree with the last part – Banff is always a special place.
WOW !!!!!
Glad you like it! 🙂
Awesome image Owen. Your patients really paid off. The elements as you described in your post really came together in this photo.
Thanks Mark…I think I got some inspiration for this one by looking at a few of your evening photos and wanting to extrapolate it to my location!
You are far too kind Owen 🙂
Gorgeous pic!
That is an awesome photo!! Will have to get some pointers from you!
Thanks! Let me know what I can help you out with.