| Michael Peak from Emerald Lake Below is a description of the photograph you were looking for, and the circumstances surrounding the photo. Photographer: David Wasserman Technical: Canon Rebel 2000, Tamron 28-200 zoom lens, Kodak Royal Gold 400 print film. scanned from a 4 by 6 print with HP Scanjet 5370C Technical: Canon Rebel 2000, Tamron 28-200 zoom lens, Kodak Royal Gold 400 print film. scanned from a 4 by 6 print with HP Scanjet 5370C Caption: An open lead on Emerald Lake shows that spring is on the way; Michael Peak and the President Range rise in the distance. Story: Michael Peak is the name of the bump on the skyline furthest to the right. Ordinarily a feature like this would not be called a peak. The main formation of which Michael Peak is a part is the President Range. The ridgeline in the photo leads from the Vice-President (off to the left) to Michael Peak, which is the north shoulder of Yoho Pass. On a drive from Kamloops to Edmonton, I stopped off for a quick hike around the lake. Although the snow was several feet deep, it was packed solid on the Lakeshore Trail. To get in position for this shot, however, I had to make six steps off the trail in hip-deep snow. I wish I'd thought to bring my gaiters. To see the actual photo you must be a Paid Member |