01/29/2026
The purpose of this road trip was to try and photograph Castle Mountain, as the rising sun illuminates it, with the morning golden glow. Located in Banff National Park, and approximately 451 km from Edmonton, the 4.5 hour drive on January 25, 2026, meant a very early departure. Mother nature didn't want to cooperate, as a cloud in front of the mountain peak, blocked the early rays of the rising sun. The clouds moved on, but the desired image wasn't recorded. This was my first time, photographing Castle Mountain from this vantage point and I look forward on revisiting it in the near future.