Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park Canada by Edwin Mooijaart

On the second day of our Canadian road trip we drove early in the morning to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park in British Columbia. The name says it all: the water has an almost unreal emerald-green colour, caused by glacial minerals that reflect the light in a special way. I stood at the edge of the lake, looked down through the crystal-clear water at the stones on the bottom, and felt overwhelmed by the beauty of the place. The mountains and clouds reflected so perfectly that it was hard to find the boundary between reality and reflection. I chose a low position to include the transparent shallow shore in the foreground. The softer morning light falling over the mountain peaks gave depth and texture to the peaks in the background. The calm, windless conditions made the reflection perfect. This photo brings the magic of the Canadian Rockies into the home. The emerald-green and blue tones work beautifully with a light, modern interior. In a living room or bedroom it radiates calm and unspoilt nature. An ideal choice for those who love mountain landscapes and crystal-clear water.