Mount Blanshard
(The Golden Ears)
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The mountain peak here is Mount Blanshard (1 716 m or 5 630 ft) and it is always nice to see it reflected in the ponds of the Pitt Marsh in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Mount Blanshard is known locally as “The Golden Ears” and is probably one of my favourite local mountains as I was able to see it out my bedroom window when I was a kid. Looking at Mt. Blanshard from the south the mountain has two peaks which sort of resemble pointy ears. However, it seems the name is more likely a corruption of the mountains original name The Golden Eyries.
This was a cold day, and you can see a bit of ice in the water of the pond messing with the reflection just a little bit. The last time I was making photographs here I managed to catch some epic sunset light. On this day I was actually a bit surprised that I did not find snow at ground level – so, as usual, the planned shots went out the window. This location is only 30 minutes or so (plus a toll bridge 🙁 ) from my house, so I will be visiting it again – I have quite a few ideas I’ve never found the right conditions for that I am itching to finish.
My next post will likely be another photograph I made at this location on the same day – but of the same view as my previous “epic sunset” photo. A change in seasons creates a very different photograph!
This is such a beautiful image. I love the reflection, but also the group of clouds right at the peak of the mountain. Lovely.
Thank you Anne! The clouds were initially a bit of a problem – they were much thicker earlier but cleared up just enough to remain in the photo but not obscure the peak itself. Love it when things work out that way.
Micheal, I love the subtle fall color in the shrubs!
Thanks Steve!
One of my favorite shots this week, Michael! GREAT commanding mountain there, highlighted with the truly gorgeous water reflection!