Emerald Lake and Burgess Mountain, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada

[Douglas Sherman]

This lake is a real beauty. It was found and named by British guide Tom Wilson not the American cartoonist of Ziggy fame. He called it Emerald Lake because the water is greener than the other famous lakes in the Canadian Rockies. He had previously named another lake with this moniker but quicky changed the name of the original lake when he saw the deeper green in this lake. That other lake was none other than Lake Louise.

Just in case you are unfamiliar with Ziggy, here are a few of his cartoons.

 

[AlanLichty]

Amazing color and light. This image is in serious wall hanging territory.

 

[MonikaC]

That's an amazing emerald lake.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Amazing color and light. This image is in serious wall hanging territory.

Thanks, Alan. This trip was one of the best I have ever had for excellent photo opportunities. At my age it may be the last great trip.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

That's an amazing emerald lake.

That is pretty unbelievable isn't it, Monika? If you ever get a chance to photograph the Canadien Rockies between Banff, Yoho and Jasper National Parks don't hesitate to do it. I used to teach geology field courses there during the summer but never had the opportunity to photograph when and where I wanted. It is almost impossible to screw it up except for bad weather conditions.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Doug!

Now that's some green water! No wonder he named it Emerald Lake.

And thanks for the cartoons of Ziggy. That used to be one of my favorites.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Hey Doug!

Now that's some green water! No wonder he named it Emerald Lake.

And thanks for the cartoons of Ziggy. That used to be one of my favorites.

Thank you, Jim. That is green isn’t it. It evidently has rock flour that is different than that of Moraine Lake and Peyto Lake.

 

[Trent Watts]

Wow Douglas. You really did have a rich photo experience on your trip. That green should be greeeeeen.

 

[Bob]

Doug,
Nice capture. I have been to this lake and the color is amazing.
Bob

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Wow Douglas. You really did have a rich photo experience on your trip. That green should be greeeeeen.

Thank you, Trent. This was the most memorable and productive trip I have been on in a long time.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Doug,
Nice capture. I have been to this lake and the color is amazing.
Bob

Thanks, Bob. You are right about the color.

 

[larryj]

This lake is a real beauty. It was found and named by British guide Tom Wilson not the American cartoonist of Ziggy fame. He called it Emerald Lake because the water is greener than the other famous lakes in the Canadian Rockies. He had previously named another lake with this moniker but quicky changed the name of the original lake when he saw the deeper green in this lake. That other lake was none other than Lake Louise.

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Just in case you are unfamiliar with Ziggy, here are a few of his cartoons.

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That is a beautiful image Douglas, just stunning!
Thanks for the Ziggy cartoons, the first is my fav and really made me laugh.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

That is a beautiful image Douglas, just stunning!
Thanks for the Ziggy cartoons, the first is my fav and really made me laugh.

Thanks for your kind words, Larry. I'm glad you enjoyed the cartoons.

 

[BlackRockArt]

This lake is a real beauty. It was found and named by British guide Tom Wilson not the American cartoonist of Ziggy fame. He called it Emerald Lake because the water is greener than the other famous lakes in the Canadian Rockies. He had previously named another lake with this moniker but quicky changed the name of the original lake when he saw the deeper green in this lake. That other lake was none other than Lake Louise.

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Just in case you are unfamiliar with Ziggy, here are a few of his cartoons.

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Doug, this is eye candy! Look at the color of the lake! It's so inviting.

Oliver