Erwin Buske Photography

10/18/2026

Morning Stillness at Lake Magog

It's a cool, crisp morning at Assiniboine. As the sun begins to rise, I make my way from our hut down to the shores of Lake Magog. Just as I arrive, the winds subside, and the lake becomes a mirror, reflecting the surrounding peaks. The summit of Mount Assiniboine catches the first golden rays of sunlight, its warm glow beautifully reflected in the still waters below.

Drawn into the quiet beauty of the moment, I linger along the lakeshore, savoring the peaceful stillness. There is no need to hurry, nowhere else I would rather be. I simply pause, take it all in, and give thanks for the gift of another beautiful morning.

10/18/2026

The Last Light at Assiniboine

As the sun sinks below the distant ridge, Mount Assiniboine and Sunburst Peak catch the last golden rays of the day. Backlit by the setting sun, the golden larches reach a crescendo of color and light, but only for a fleeting moment. Soon, dusk will settle over the landscape as twilight ushers in the quiet beauty of the blue hour.

10/14/2026

Autumn Serenity in Mount Revelstoke National Park

During my recent journey through the mountains of British Columbia and Alberta, I spent a day hiking about 15 miles through beautiful Mount Revelstoke National Park, exploring the trails around Heather, Eva, and Miller Lakes. Mount Revelstoke National Park is not part of the Rocky Mountains. It is located in the Selkirk Mountains, which are part of the Columbia Mountains in southeastern British Columbia. Its a great place to spend a few days while on the way to the Banff Canmore area.

Unlike the more iconic landscapes of Banff and Jasper farther to the east, Mount Revelstoke offers a quieter, more intimate kind of beauty. Here, I found peaceful alpine lakes, rugged mountain peaks, colorful meadows, and forests beginning their transition into autumn. Fall colors were abundant, with brilliant reds, oranges, and golds contrasting beautifully with the deep greens of the evergreens and the blues of the lakes.

Perhaps what I appreciated most was the solitude. Far from the crowds of the more famous national parks, I could hike at my own pace, linger at places that caught my eye, and simply enjoy the beauty unfolding around me.

10/13/2026

New Blog Post: Conversations with Autumn

During my recent journey through the Canadian Rockies, autumn spoke to me in many voices—through golden larches, quiet mountain lakes, breathtaking vistas, and an unexpected early snowfall.

These experiences inspired four conversations with autumn: Color, Quiet, Wonder, and Change.

In my latest photographic essay, I share some favorite images and personal reflections on the fleeting beauty of nature, the wisdom of wabi-sabi, and what the changing seasons can teach us about embracing life in the present.

I hope you'll join me in these conversations!

https://erwinbuske.photo.blog/2026/10/12/conversations-with-autumn-four-reflections-on-beauty-impermanence-and-change/

10/13/2026

Conversations with Autumn: Four Reflections on Beauty, Impermanence, and Change

Lake Louise Autumn Moods Autumn speaks to me in many voices. Sometimes exuberantly, through golden larches, crimson foliage, and mountains illuminated by the last rays of sunlight. At other times, it whispers through morning mist, still waters, and the quiet solitude of a forest trail. Lake Kananaskis: Windows Through the Forest During my recent journey through the Canadian Rockies, I found myself in engaging in four primary conversations with Autumn. ...

Lake Louise Autumn Moods Autumn speaks to me in many voices. Sometimes exuberantly, through golden larches, crimson foliage, and mountains illuminated by the last rays of sunlight. At other times, …

10/11/2026

Lake Kananaskis — Windows Through the Forest

On a cool, crisp autumn morning, I hike along the northern shore of Upper Kananaskis Lake, enjoying the rare pleasure of having this beautiful place entirely to myself.

Through a window in the forest, a scene unfolds that invites me to linger. My gaze travels past golden autumn foliage to the deep blue waters of the lake, Hawke Island rising like a jewel from a mountain sea, and the majestic peaks of Mount Sarrail and Mount Lyautey catching the soft morning light.

For a few quiet moments, I simply stand and take it all in, grateful for the solitude, the stillness, and the beauty of autumn in the Canadian Rockies.

10/11/2026

Where Autumn Meets the Morning Light

Not all lakes in the Banff and Kananaskis region attract large crowds. Some of the less iconic destinations offer their own special rewards to those willing to venture beyond the more familiar places.

Upper Kananaskis Lake was beautifully positioned to catch the first light of sunrise. As I wandered along the rocky shoreline, I felt drawn to these miniature aspen trees, their brilliant orange and golden leaves providing a colorful foreground to the expansive mountain landscape.

I wondered why these little trees remained so small. Perhaps the lake's fluctuating water levels periodically interrupt their growth, allowing new generations to take root but preventing them from reaching maturity.

As the morning unfolded, the rising sun illuminated the distant peaks in warm golden light, while dark, brooding clouds lingered overhead. I loved the contrast between the glowing mountains, the moody sky, and the vibrant autumn colors along the shore.

It was a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most memorable moments are found away from the crowds, in places where nature quietly reveals its own magic.

10/10/2026

Naiset Huts by Moonlight

On our way back from photographing sunset at Assiniboine's Nub/Nublet viewpoint, a full moon rose above the peaks, illuminating the landscape and reducing our need for headlamps.

As we approached the Naiset huts, I was captivated by the scene unfolding before me. The rugged, snow-dusted peaks glowed softly in the moonlight, the huts seemed warm and inviting beneath the mountains, and countless stars filled the deep blue night sky. After a long evening of photography and hiking, there was something especially comforting about returning to this little mountain refuge.

The moonlight was so bright that I was able to capture this image at ISO 1000, remarkably low for nighttime star photography. It was one of those magical moments when the landscape seemed to exist somewhere between night and day, illuminated by the moon rather than the sun.

A peaceful ending to an unforgettable day in the mountains.

10/09/2026

Assiniboine Larch Reflections

In the soft afternoon light, golden larches glow at the base of Naiset Peak, their autumn colors reflected in the still waters of Gog Lake. Above, a dusting of early snow graces the rugged slopes, where autumn and winter briefly meet in a moment of quiet beauty.

10/08/2026

A Storybook Moment at Emerald Lake

I am standing along the shore of Emerald Lake, grateful to have discovered this beautiful spot framed by autumn foliage. Three prominent red bushes, arranged in a perfectly imperfect triangular pattern, add a splash of color to the turquoise waters and majestic mountains beyond.

For the moment, I have this little corner of paradise all to myself, enjoying a solitude that can be surprisingly difficult to find at this popular lake.

I take a few photographs while patches of blue still linger in the sky. Soon, a local joins me, and I welcome the conversation, learning a few things about nearby places worth exploring.

Then, as I turn my attention back to the lake, I notice a red canoe quietly gliding across the water. Suddenly, the scene takes on an almost storybook quality. The little red canoe, dwarfed by the surrounding mountains, seems perfectly at home in this idyllic landscape.

For a moment, my imagination carries me out onto the lake. I think to myself, Wouldn't it be wonderful to be in that canoe, slowly making my way across these tranquil waters as the sun begins to set?

Then my thoughts return to the shore, and I realize there is nowhere else I would rather be at this moment. I am simply grateful to be here, camera in hand, witnessing a little piece of paradise.

Sometimes the most memorable moments in nature are not the ones we plan, but the ones that quietly unfold before us.