winter Solitude Panorama, emerald bay

There is nothing more calming than the quiet one can experience while snow falls from the sky and blankets the landscape. That was the case on this amazing snowy morning at Emerald Bay. The only sounds were that of the snowflakes hitting my hood, and the somewhat distant roar of snow melt pouring over Eagle Falls into Emerald Bay. The blanketed landscape has a surreal feel as the forested mountains disappear into the snowy distance. While the mountains across the lake are obscured by the veil of snow, Fannette Island can be seen far below framed by the snowy branches of the foreground Cedar tree. I feel a Zen like peace at moments like these. It is my goal to compose images that translate that feeling to you and enhance your life the same way these experiences enhance mine. Enjoy the view! (and the experience)