This image captures the raw energy and layered movement of Sunwapta Falls, but getting the photo required a bit of boldness.

We spotted a narrow, worn path that led down the embankment toward the canyon’s edge. With gear in hand, Randy carefully made his way down, knowing the best angle wasn’t from the main viewpoint above, but from much lower — where the force of the water could be seen colliding head-on with the rock at its base.

The roar of the falls was almost overwhelming at that distance, but the sound added to the focus and urgency of getting the shot. The long exposure reveals the fluid grace of the water, carving its way with power and elegance. It’s a photo that brings together both the intensity of the place and the quiet patience needed to capture it just right.