Glacier, Montana

My first trip to Glacier National Park in 2004 was also my first time getting my feet wet in landscape and nature photography. Inspired by artists like Ansel Adams, Art Wolfe, I jumped in my old Land Rover, grabbing my newly acquired Canon 1Ds (yes the first edition) and set off to drive 550 miles East from Seattle. I instantly succumbed to the awe and beauty of Montana; to Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes; to a haven of wilderness and solitude. I cannot wait to return .

Tranquility
This image is one of my first shots of Glacier National Park, on my firstt visit, and one of my favorites because of the atmosphere it conveys. I had driven all day from Seattle, and just reached the shores of Lake McDonald in the early evening. It was in late in May, so I enjoyed the benefit of extra long day at the 48th parallel. I took this shot around 9pm. On the overcast evening, the hue turned blueish over a very peaceful lake. The long exposure emphasizes the stillness of the moment. Waterfalls are barely visible in the background. Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 70.0-200.0 mm at 30.0 sec at ƒ / 16 @ 200 ISO 5/29/04 8:51:36 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Rocks
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 70.0-200.0 mm at 0.4 sec at ƒ / 14 @ 50 ISO 5/31/04 7:44:07 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Gold
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at ⅛ sec at ƒ / 11 @ 100 ISO 8/10/04 7:01:13 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Flow
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 0.3 sec at ƒ / 16 @ 100 ISO 5/29/04 3:39:23 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Here
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 140.0-400.0 mm at ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at ƒ / 7.1 @ 100 ISO 5/31/04 10:21:06 AM ©savoyeimages.com
Stillness
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 1.6 sec at ƒ / 13 @ 100 ISO 5/29/04 5:41:33 PM ©savoyeimages.com
LIfe
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 1.3 sec at ƒ / 22 @ 50 ISO 5/29/04 6:14:26 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Waves
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 0.6 sec at ƒ / 16 @ 50 ISO 5/30/04 8:32:54 AM ©savoyeimages.com
Expanse
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at ƒ / 7.1 @ 100 ISO 5/30/04 11:39:59 AM ©savoyeimages.com
Alert
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 140.0-400.0 mm at ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at ƒ / 16 @ 100 ISO 5/31/04 12:00:17 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Soaring
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 500.0 mm at ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at ƒ / 6.3 @ 100 ISO 8/10/04 12:57:14 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Cowboy Country
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at ƒ / 7.1 @ 100 ISO 5/30/04 3:31:08 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Immuable
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 140.0-400.0 mm at ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at ƒ / 7.1 @ 100 ISO 5/30/04 5:18:52 PM ©savoyeimages.com

Meanderings
On a stroll up in the woods, near Lake McDonald. The water overruns its bed as the snow melt and find its very own path between the trees. It's Spring and life abounds all around. Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 13.0 sec at ƒ / 22 @ 100 ISO 5/29/04 5:24:15 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Dwarfs
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 6.0 sec at ƒ / 22 @ 100 ISO 8/10/04 8:07:51 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Speed
Glacier National Park, Montana 2004 Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 0.6 sec at ƒ / 16 @ 100 ISO 5/29/04 4:10:45 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Family
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 500.0 mm at ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at ƒ / 8.0 @ 100 ISO 8/10/04 4:44:37 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Bend
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 0.3 sec at ƒ / 16 @ 100 ISO 5/29/04 3:45:17 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Mirror
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 70.0-200.0 mm at 10.0 sec at ƒ / 32 @ 50 ISO 5/29/04 6:07:18 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Ready
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at 30.0 sec at ƒ / 18 @ 100 ISO 5/29/04 8:40:50 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Huckleberry
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 500.0 mm at ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at ƒ / 8.0 @ 100 ISO 8/10/04 4:08:39 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Arms
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at ¹⁄₂₀ sec at ƒ / 22 @ 100 ISO 8/10/04 1:43:01 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Stripes
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at ¹⁄₈₀ sec at ƒ / 9.0 @ 100 ISO 5/30/04 1:18:23 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Path
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 24.0-70.0 mm at ¹⁄₆₀ sec at ƒ / 20 @ 100 ISO 5/30/04 3:07:06 PM ©savoyeimages.com
Eye
Glacier National Park, Montana Canon EOS-1DS 140.0-400.0 mm at ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at ƒ / 7.1 @ 100 ISO 5/30/04 4:18:53 PM ©savoyeimages.com