TRUCK AD

We then ventured over to the original rock cut during our quest for blueberries, where our shadows became a source of entertainment as vehicles ran us over. Alistair then suggested we wait for a white car to pass, to photograph our shadows on top, and were fortunate when a truck came, the result looking like an ad placed on its side.

ON THE EDGE

I wasn't the only one to visit the pair of inukshuk at the rock cut as tracks reveal where an animal had investigated them in its travels, often approaching close to the edge but impervious to the cornice of snow that wouldn't support a human's weight. It's a 30 foot drop to the highway below, where a passing truck lends scale to the scene.

AFTER THE RAIN

I climbed to the top of Huckleberry Rock Cut following a rainstorm in hopes of capturing photographs in its wake. When the sun emerged afterwards it created a dramatic effect, painting the surface of the rock with gold and highlighting the channels of water runoff. In the distance pockets of mist filled the valley below and valleys beyond.

STANDING TALL

I am fascinated with the number of variations and formations of icefalls that grace the sides of the roadside rock cuts. This scene captured my attention with its lone, frosted tree etched against the azure sky, standing tall against all odds in its struggle for survival in this harsh environment.

WINTER HAZARDS

A motorist negotiates a gauntlet of drifting snow and white out conditions. Before freeze-up, snowfalls, combined with moisture contributed by the lake effect, can produce significant amounts, a boon to snowmobilers but the bane of drivers. Drivers must also remain alert for deer that frequent the area during the winter.