Canadian Winter Wonderland - Emerald Lake, 2014 February 21

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In the breathless environment of Emerald Lake, the falling snow piles high on every structure. Trees give the snow a shake. Paths are groomed for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and strolling. With no breezes to penetrate through fabric, warm clothes keep us cosy. As does a decadent lunch at Emerald Lake Lodge!

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Photos

Anticipating the mountains
West of Calgary, winter had lifted for a while.

Cross country skiers
At Emerald Lake, winter was in full force.

Quiet beauty
Trees show each other off.

Christmas trees - almost
Defying gravity!

Snow blob
Perfectly calm weather created these decorations.

Snow blobs
So delicate, no one touched them.

Snow blob
Sculpture beyond human conception!

Mount Burgess
Heavy grey presence looms over the chalets of Emerald Lake Lodge.

Snow on peaked roofs
Built for snow, decorated by nature's gentle hand.

Ice sculpture
Tucked away in a corner of Emerald Lake Lodge - why so modest for such a magnificent bird?

Natural ice sculpture
Drips frozen outside an inhabited cabin.

Snow or beast?
Incredible gnome on a chimney!

Emerald Lake
A little sun shines on our departure.