Castle Mountain is one of four photographs in my 'Famous Mountains of the Rockies' sub theme. Castle Mountain was changed to 'Mount Eisenhower' after the American president and then changed back again to 'Castle Mountain'. I have many images of Castle Mountain but this is the one I settled on for many reasons. The perspective is different than any I have seen. As a photograph, it is difficult to record a famous place or mountain as 'new'.
Winter is a great time to photograph the Parks for several reasons. There is almost no haze, which produces crystal clear images. Secondly, there are fewer tourists, tour buses-which leads to a much more relaxing and peaceful environment. The image also appears three-dimensional and has incredible definition from near to far. The cloudless, deep blue sky is rare as this mountain often creates its own weather system. I also love heavy snow in the trees and the symmetry between the trees and the mountain help to make it one of my favourites. Also, the yellow rock tinge is evident which often depends on the light. The perspective is also very castle like which further enhances its namesake.
Mike Montana
