As the day begins

A rather blurry shot taken through the car window early this morning, but the colour and light were incredible! The fields were bathed in sunrise light and there was a most impressive Chinook Arch. A friend had very kindly invited me to go along with him into the mountains to Highwood Pass, hoping to find a White-tailed Ptarmigan. We've tried the last couple of years, too, but so far no luck : ) When we got to Highwood Pass, we discovered that there was far too much snow to be able to walk - you need snowshoes or skis to prevent yourself from sinking into very deep snow with every step. I so rarely get to the mountains, so it is such a treat for me to be surrounded by such spectacular scenery.