The fence at Lake Agnes

A glance back to May 2016 and our trip to the Banff National Park of Alberta, Canada.
Lake Agnes, described as a small mountain lake is a 3.5km hike above the famous Lake Louise (pip). A teahouse is situated along the eastern shore at an elevation of 2134 metres (but unfortunately it was closed when we got here.) The lake was so called 'Lake in the Clouds by the 'Stoney Indians'. The present name stems from two famous lady visitors: Agnes Knox -the first white woman to visit the lake and then Lady Agnes Macdonald, wife of Canada's first prime minister who visited a few days later.
Oh to have had the time to traverse the path seen here on the right bank but we soon had to turn tail and dash back to our hotel by the greater Lake Louise..

HFF, enjoy the weekend.

Nouchetdu38, Amelia, buonacoppi, Malik Raoulda and 32 other people have particularly liked this photo

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David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Fantastic view. HFF Herb.

2 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

superbe paysage de montagne

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Im[pressive mountain scene Herb.
~~Happy~~ Sad FF

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Described as a small lake - but only in contrast to others in the region no doubt,, and the mountains are certainly not small - marvellous // Do have a good weekend Herb'.. keep well and a ''HFF'' to you from Dj..

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Thanks Dave. A blast from the past here but we only saw our video of this again last week. A wonderful high lake with this part iced over. As you say, these mountains are something else.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

Nothing short of Stunning very much a reminder of NZ, HFF you have a good weekend and keep safe.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Yes, NZ has scenery like this too I know. Glad you enjoyed another look at this region.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

IMPECCABLE et superbement rendue.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine salutaire.

2 years ago.

Ruebenkraut ^club

HFF Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Ruebenkraut ^club

Thanks you.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Beautiful landscape and a lovely capture Herb
HFF and a good weekend.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Not many places can Scotland a run for its money but this area of Canada can and does Roger. Glad you liked it.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Beautiful. There’s never enough time to see/do everything sadly.
HFF Herb & have a great weekend.

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

As you say Peter, time was of the essence on this whirlwind trip. Four days to see the Rockies like this before a relax in Alaska.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

The pip is just amazing, Herb!!!*** HFF and a good weekend!

2 years ago.

Petar Bojić ^club

HFF and have a nice weekend, Herb!

2 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Super Image and fantastic view Herb as Stephan said amazing pip.
HFF have a great weekend.
Gordon

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

A great fast hike up to that mountain lake and then I later repeated most of it at super fast speed again. The lower lake was something else though. As Peter says above -not enough time here.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

a wonderful winterskape! enjoy the WE, Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Gabi Lombardo ^club

Thanks so much Gabi.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Fantástica toma de ese helado y bello paisaje. HFF and have a nice weekend.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Marije Aguillo ^club

Happy that you enjoyed this Marije.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

A beautiful snowy landscape Herb and the PiP is stunning.
Do you have snow today?

HFF and wish you a good weekend.
Rosa.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

A blast from the past Rosa. Yes, we see here why Lake Louise is said to be the most beautiful lake in the world.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Two marvellous images, Herb. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.

2 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Fantastic views into the beautiful world of the mountains. Great PiP with fine reflections. HFF, wish you a sunny weekend, Herb !

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

It seems to be quite cold there in May... My YS for your PiP, it's gorgeous. HFF Herb.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Yes it was cold up there. I think the snow stays in these parts to almost July. Glad you liked my grander photo too.

HFF, have a great weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF and a very nice weekend, Herb !

2 years ago.

uwschu ^club

HFF Herb, weiß, warum ich das PiP lieber mag, die Fotos haben mehr Farbe und Schnee macht keine Spiegelbilder :-).
Schönes Wochenende

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to uwschu ^club

Hi Uwe. Yes this, although nice does not have the impact of the beautiful reflective Lake Louise.
The other sie of this lake did however furnish some reflections which is shown in a photo I posted at the time.
Belated HFF, enjoy the rest of your weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Schitterend en interessante info Herb HFF en mooi weekeinde!

2 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Im Mai noch Winter! Mir reicht der Schnee von heute.
HFF und ein friedliches Wochenende, Herb!

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

An amazing landscape................and immense too. It's only by viewing large you get a real sense idea of how big this place is.

I like your composition, with the fence and the old tree trunk breaking up the white in the foreground and the mountain backdrop is both imposing and very beautiful.

A cracking PiP too, which I've commented on separately. First class work sir!

Have a good weekend.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Hi Keith, yes a big landscape here which is befitting of that country. Good that you liked this composition. I was tempted to step on the ice but thought better of it!
Yes, I know you liked the PiP when posted too. Cheers.

Enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Bergfex ^club

Beeindruckend!
HFF Herb!

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Bergfex ^club

As a mountain person, I know you talk from experience of these things. I know such views as this can be found in our European mountains too but there were views like this around every corner here.

Belated HFF, enjoy the rest of the weekend. Herbert

2 years ago.

Xata ^club

I was there but it was July, and no snow left....
HFF Herb, thanks for the memories

2 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

HFF

( great to be back:)

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Nice to see you back my friend. Thanks.

Belated HFF, enjoy the rest of the weekend. Herbert

2 years ago.

Anton Cruz Carro ^club

If paradise exists, paradise is in Alberta. I have no words.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro ^club

Your words here reflect what I though at the time I stood there. Wide eyed and stunned.

Best Wishes. Herbert

2 years ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

C'est un merveilleux endroit bon week-end

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Patrick Brandy ^club

Haha, one needs more than a weekend here but that is better than some minutes only.

Regards, Herb

2 years ago.

Amelia ^club

A cup of hot tea would have been very welcome I'm sure. What a wonderful Canadian experience, Herb.

2 years ago.

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