Winter Wonderland

The journey up Cypress Mountain was challenging, but the view from Hollyburn Peak made it worthwhile. The crisp air and snow-covered trees gleamed under the fading light. I had come for the perfect sunset shot, but frustration set in as the sun dipped lower. The clouds stubbornly blocked the warm glow I had hoped for, leaving me questioning if the moment would ever align as I envisioned.

I repositioned myself, tracking the light and waiting for the moment when everything would align. Slowly, the clouds began to shift, and I thought I had finally found my shot. The colors of the sky began to change, casting a soft glow across the landscape. The snow-covered trees shimmered as the sun’s last rays tried to break through. It was close, but not perfect.

As I prepared to click the shutter, I felt a sudden urge to step back. I turned around, looking behind me, and that’s when I saw it. The light had transformed in an instant—the sky was ablaze with vibrant purples, pinks, and oranges. The snow-covered landscape looked as though it was glowing, and the towering peaks in the distance stood out against the colourful sky.

Without wasting a second, I swung my camera around and captured the moment. It all happened so quickly, but that brief pause—looking behind me—was the key.

Winter Wonderland is a product of that moment. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the perfect shot is just a turn away. The beauty of Cypress Mountain was waiting, and I was lucky enough to find it.