Albert A Collection (#10)

Oil plant settling pond, aerial photograph. The waste water in this settling pond contains crushed rock, sand, crude oil and bitumen

Oil sands bucketwheel. This massive mining device, known as a bucketwheel, was used to mine the Athabasca Oil Sands, in Alberta, Canada

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Oil derrick at an oil well. Photographed in Alberta, Canada, at sunset

Saturn and Dione
Saturn and its moon Dione, Cassini image. TheCassini spacecraft captured this image from adistance of around 600, 000 kilometres from Dione.Dione is one of 34 satellites of Saturn

Oil refinery at dusk. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery at sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery near sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Opencast mine, Athabasca Oil Sands
Opencast mine. Aerial photograph of an opencast mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This mine is operated by Suncor Energy

Oil processing plant, Athabasca Oil Sands
Oil processing plant. Aerial photograph of an oil processing plant in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. Settling ponds, with oil deposits, are seen surrounding the processing plant

Extracted sulphur. Sulphur which has been extracted from crude natural gas known as sour gas. Sour gas is rich in hydrogen sulphide (formula H2.S)

Stored natural gas
Natural gas storage. Several cylindrical tanks used to store treated sour gas. Also seen in the background is yellow sulphur which is a by-product of this process

Athabasca Glacier, Canada
Athabasca Glacier. This glacier is part of the Columbia Ice Field, in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

Eroded sandstone hoodoo, Alberta
Eroded sandstone hoodoo. Hoodoos are composed of sedimentary rock with a slightly harder stone on top, which results in an unusual capped shape when eroded over time

Hoodoos
Earth pillars. Earth pillars, or hoodoos, at the Writing on Stone Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada. These pillars are made of soft sedimentary rock and are topped by a layer of harder rock

Eroded sandstone hoodoos, Alberta
Eroded sandstone hoodoos. Hoodoos are composed of sedimentary rock with a slightly harder stone on top, which results in an unusual capped shape when eroded over time

Eroded sandstone, Alberta
Eroded sandstone. This sandstone was eroded by glacial movements 12, 000 years ago and then shaped further by wind and water erosion

Badlands. Water-eroded " badlands" landscape, showing several deep interlocking ravines. This terrain is produced by differential erosion of horizontal beds of soft, sedimentary rock

Oil industry pollution. Tailings settling pond with residual crude oil and bitumen floating on the surface. In the background is the Syncrude oil processing plant

Field of wheat, Triticum sp
Wheat field. View of a field of wheat, (Triticum sp.). This cereal is an important crop, its grain being used to make flour for bread and pasta. Photographed in Alberta, Canada

Wheat field. View of a field of wheat, (Triticum sp.). This cereal is an important crop, its grain being used to make flour for bread and pasta. Photographed in Alberta, Canada

Prairie farmhouse

Mountains reflected in Moraine Lake, Canada

Showy locoweed and Mountain Locoweed
Mid altitude prairie grassland, with Showy locoweed and Mountain Locoweed in full flower, Bow Valley, Alberta, Canada

Albertaceratops dinosaur, artwork
Albertaceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a 20 foot (6 metres) long Albertaceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Shores of Lake Louise, Canada
Shores of Lake Louise in winter. Forest and mountains in an icy landscape on the shores of Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. This is a glacial lake at an elevation of 1750 metres in the Canadian Rocky

Grain silos and railway track. These structures are used to store cereal grains (usually wheat) until they are ready to be transported and processed into food products

Derelict prairie barn, Canada
Derelict prairie barn. Prairies are large temperate grassy plains, found in Argentina, Russia and North America. Photographed on the prairies of Alberta, Canada

Grain silos. These structures are used to store cereal grains (such as wheat) until they are ready to be transported and processed into food products

Hoodoo, Alberta Badlands
Hoodoo (centre right). This rock formation, also called an earth pillar, is a pillar of soft, sedimentary rock topped by a flat cap of harder rock

Lake Moraine, Canada
Lake Moraine, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Oil pump at an oil well. This machine is commonly known as a nodding donkey or jack pump. It is used to draw crude oil from a well

Coal-fired power station. This power station burns coal to heat water. The resulting steam drives a turbine generator and produces electricity. Photographed at Wabamun Lake in Alberta, Canada

Hydroelectric power station, Canada. Water descending from a reservoir to the river below drives turbines to generate electricity

Carved petroglyph, Canada
Carved petroglyph showing a warrior on horseback (right) chasing another horse. This petroglyph (rock carving) dates to around the early 19th century

Sandstone hoodoos
Star-trails over sandstone hoodoos, time-exposure image. Star trails are formed by the apparent motion of the stars in the sky as the Earth rotates on its axis

Banff Springs Hotel and Bow River near Banff, Banff National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberta, Rocky Mountains, Canada, North America

Sculpture at Calgary City Hall, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

Stephen Avenue, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North America

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Alberta, Canada through the lens of Albert A. 🌲🏔️ From the serene Maligne Lake nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains to the iconic Morants Curve along Bow River, this talented photographer captures nature's wonders with precision and artistry. 📸✨ Immerse yourself in the turquoise splendor of Moraine Lake, surrounded by the awe-inspiring Valley of Ten Peaks in Banff National Park. Marvel at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel, a luxurious retreat overlooking the pristine waters of Lake Louise. Indulge your senses at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, an architectural gem nestled amidst Alberta's stunning landscapes. Experience adrenaline-pumping excitement as cowboys race their chuck wagons during Calgary Stampede—an event that showcases Alberta's rich western heritage. Tee off against a backdrop of rugged mountains at Banff Springs Golf Club—a golfer's paradise. Albert A. 's lens transports you to Wenkchemna Peaks (Ten Peaks) & Moraine lake—where heaven meets earth in perfect harmony. Witness Mother Nature's power and grace at Athabasca Glacier within Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park. Escape to tranquility at Cameron Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park—the Rockies' hidden gem that captivates all who visit. And finally, lose yourself in pure serenity as you gaze upon the enchanting beauty of Lake Louise—a true Canadian treasure. Through Albert A. 's photography journey across Alberta, immerse yourself in nature's grandeur and discover why this province is truly a haven for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.